Museum Rietberg is looking for a Curator of Japanese Art (Zurich)

Museum Rietberg, Zurich, Switzerland, an ASEMUS member, has recently advertised for the post of curator of Japanese art (part-time, 60%). Responsibilities of the post include the following:

• Design and preparation of special exhibitions
• Curatorial care of the Japanese collection
• Development of the collection
• Contacts with collectors, museums, universities, research institutions and funders
• Development of networks and international cooperation with Japanese museums and universities
• Dissemination of specialised knowledge, through guided tours, lectures and articles
• Collection-related research, including history of the collection and, if necessary, field research for acquisition and collection.

Candidatures should fulfil the following criteria:

• University degree (PhD) in Japanese studies or East Asian art history
• Good knowledge of Japanese culture and related scientific achievements (publications, research visits or fieldwork)
• Experience in museum and exhibition management
• Good international connections
• Knowledge of German, English and Japanese
• Structured approach, creativity and organisational and coordinating skills
• Teamwork, communication skills and willingness to cooperate
• Very good general IT skills

Applications should be sent by the end of August. For additional information, please visit http://www.rietberg.ch/de-ch/das-museum/jobs.aspx