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The Rijksmuseum is the curator of prominent Dutch art and historical
collections going back as far as the Middle Ages, in addition to a range
of collections of both European and Asian art. The museum?s aim is to
study and enhance these collections and to present them to as broad a
national and international audience as possible, so that the audience is
inspired by and can develop their knowledge of the exceptional
significance of the art and historical objects in this national treasure
trove.

The Rijksmuseum is looking for a:

Southeast Asian Art Curator
36 hours per week to start as soon as possible

Information about the position
You are responsible for the collection of art originating from both the
islands and mainland of Southeast Asia. Since the start of the 20th
century, the Rijksmuseum has collected works of art from this region. With
stone and bronze Hindu-Javanese sculptures at its heart, the collection
also includes a modest array of Indonesian objets d?arts in gold and
terracotta, a small number of sculptures from the Southeast Asian
mainland, as well as ceramics and other works of art from Thailand and
Vietnam.
As curator, you have a vision for the development of this collection, make
proposals for acquisitions, and implement policy with respect to the
formation, maintenance/preservation and management of this sub-collection.
You research the collection and pass on the knowledge acquired to as broad
an audience as possible by means of general and academic publications,
exhibitions, presentations, lectures, etc.
In your position you are part of the Department of Fine and Decorative
Arts, which comprises curators, academic staff, project employees and
trainees in the field of both European and Asian painting, sculpture and
applied arts. In addition, you work closely with restorers, documentation
experts and other museum specialists.
Outside the museum, you develop an international network, in part through
cooperation with other national and international institutions, including
museums and universities in both the West and Indonesia, as well as
elsewhere in the region.
You give a professional impression and can communicate your knowledge of
the collection with enthusiasm, with the aim of increasing awareness of
the wealth of Southeast Asian art.

Requirements
- You have a university-level qualification in art history, archaeology or
material culture of Southeast Asia.
- You have experience in managing and presenting a museum collection.
- You have an extensive knowledge of Southeast Asian art, demonstrated by
high-profile exhibitions and publications.
- You are object-orientated ? you recognise the significance of or
attribute significance to works of art and other objects.
- You are fluent in Bahasa Indonesian, as well as English and Dutch. Old
Javanese and Sanskrit are recommended.
- You have an international network that covers Europe, the USA, and the
countries of Southeast Asia in particular, or you are prepared to develop
such a network.
- Your experience includes interdisciplinary, academic and project work.

Appointment
The position is for one year. After one year, the appointment may be
extended twice by one year. After those three years and assuming
satisfactory performance as well as unchanged organisational
circumstances, the contract will be made permanent.

Salary
Depending on education and experience, the gross monthly salary will be
between ?3,284 and ?4,574 (scale 12) for a full working week of 36 hours,
excluding the holiday allowance and end of year bonus. The collective
labour agreement (CAO) for independent national museums applies.

Further information
For further information about the position, please contact Gregor Weber,
Head of Department of Fine and Decorative Arts , by telephone on +31 (0)20
674 7282. For questions regarding the application procedure, please
contact Anita Jansen, Human Resources Manager, by telephone on +31 (0)20
674 7326.

Applications
Please send us your application (letter, CV, list of publications) by e-mail

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As the National Museum of Art and History, the Rijksmuseum holds canonical
collections of Netherlandish fine and applied arts and historical
artefacts from the Middle Ages onwards, supplemented by important holdings
of European and Asian art. Its principal function is to study, enhance and
augment these collections and to present them for the enjoyment and
benefit of a broad national and international audience.

The Rijksmuseum is currently seeking a new:

Textile Curator
36 hours per week
to start as soon as possible

Information about the position
You are responsible for the textile, gold-tooled leather and wallpaper
collection. European tapestries, linen damasks, oriental carpets,
upholstered interior elements, European textiles (including silk fabrics)
and lace represent key sub-collections.

As curator, you have a vision for the development of this collection, make
proposals for acquisition, and implement policy with respect to the
formation, maintenance/preservation and management of this sub-collection.
You conduct research on the collection and pass on the knowledge acquired
to as broad an audience as possible by means of general and scientific
publications, exhibitions, presentations, lectures, etc.

Your position falls under the Department of Fine and Decorative Arts,
which comprises curators, academic staff, project employees and trainees
in the area of European and Asian painting, sculpture and applied arts. In
addition, you work closely with conservators, documentation specialists
and other museum specialists. Outside the museum, you develop a national
and international network, in part through cooperation with other national
and international institutions, including museums and universities.

You make a professional impression and can communicate your knowledge of
the collection with enthusiasm, with the aim of increasing awareness of
the wealth of textile ornament and iconography and the visually prominent
role textile plays in European interiors.

Requirements
- You have a university-level qualification in art history.
- You have experience in managing and presenting a museum collection.
- You have an extensive knowledge of art history, preferably in the field
of textiles, demonstrated by prominent exhibitions and publications.
- You are object-orientated and have an affinity with textiles ? you
recognise the significance of or attribute significance to works of art
and other objects.
- You are fluent in English, German and French.
- You have an international network covering Europe, USA and the Middle
East or are prepared to develop one.
- Your experience includes interdisciplinary, academic and project work.

Appointment
The position is for one year. After one year, the appointment may be
extended twice by one year. This will then ? assuming satisfactory
performance and unchanged organisational circumstances ? be converted into
a permanent contract.

Salary
Depending on education and experience, the gross monthly salary will be
between ?3,284 and ?4,574 (scale 12) for a full working week of 36 hours,
excluding the holiday allowance and end of year bonus. The collective
labour agreement (CAO) for independent national museums applies.

Further information
For further information about the position, contact Gregor Weber, Head of
Department of Fine and Decorative Arts, by phone on +31 (0)20 674 7282.
For questions regarding the application procedure, phone Anita Jansen,
Human Resources Manager, on +31 (0)20 674 7326.

Applications
E-mail your application (letter, CV, list of publications) to
vacaturesrijksmuseum.nl by no later than 1 September 2010.

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