Research Assistant - Temporary

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Posted: 28-Mar-26

Location: Princeton, New Jersey

Type: Full-time

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Internal Number: 283357801

Department Art Museum
Category Arts and Museum Administration
Job Type Temporary
Overview

The Princeton University Art Museum seeks a Research Assistant for a position beginning in February 2026 and lasting approximately 17 weeks. They will report to the Duane Wilder, Class of 1951, Associate Curator of European Art, and will work ten hours a week to assist with research related to a 2027 exhibition and publication on Édouard Manet and depictions of the Roma in nineteenth-century Europe.

About the Museum:

With a collecting history that dates back to 1755, the Princeton University Art Museum is one of the leading university art museums in the country, featuring collections that have grown to include over 117,000 works of art, ranging from ancient to contemporary pieces and spanning the globe. Committed to advancing Princeton's teaching and research missions, the Art Museum also serves as a gateway to the University for visitors from around the world.

The bold and welcoming new Princeton University Art Museum is open daily at the heart of Princeton's campus. Admission is free to all. The Museum also operates Art@Bainbridge, a gallery project at 158 Nassau Street; two Museum Stores; and Mosaic restaurant.

To learn more about the Princeton University Art Museum, visit artmuseum.princeton.edu .

Responsibilities

• Exhibition and publication research
• Writing and editing label copy
• Other exhibition and publication-specific duties as needed

Qualifications

Essential Requirements

The candidate must have an M.A. in Art History or a related field, with demonstrated research skills and knowledge of nineteenth-century French art history. This position requires attention to detail, strong communication skills, and experience writing and editing museum interpretation.

Preferred Requirements

A PhD or PhD candidacy in art history or a related field and previous museum and/or publication experience are preferred. Reading knowledge of French is a plus.

Cover letter required

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are prorated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Standard Weekly Hours
0.00
Eligible for Overtime
Yes
Benefits Eligible
No
Probationary Period
N/A
Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)
No
Physical Capacity Exam Required
No
Valid Drivers License Required
No
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Salary Range
$15.92 Minimum Hourly Rate

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