[Aztlan] Dumbarton Oaks Post doc Opportunity

[Gulick, Emily]

Good afternoon,

 

We would be most grateful if you would be so kind as to post the
following information on your listserv. 

 

Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions, or
if I can be of assistance.

 

All best,

 

Emily Gulick

Assistant to the Director of Pre-Columbian Studies

Dumbarton Oaks

1703 32nd Street

Washington, DC 20007

202-339-6440

202-625-0284 (fax)

 

 

 

 

Position Description

 

 

Title: Post-Doctoral Associate in Maya Studies, Dumbarton Oaks

 

Location: DUMBARTON OAKS - Pre-Columbian Studies

 

Supervisor: Director of Pre-Columbian Studies

 

Function: Assists the director of studies in the preparation of a
catalogue of the Dumbarton Oaks collection of Maya objects. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direction of the director of
studies, coordinate the preparation of the Maya catalogue project,
including the participation of visiting specialists and museum staff.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the preliminary
preparation of catalogue entries, including the exhibition history and
related bibliography, coordination with the museum staff on any new
photography or drawings of the objects, correspondence with catalogue
authors and consultants, procurement of images and rights of comparanda,
reference checking and other editorial work. Original research and
writing may be required as needed. 

 

Qualifications:

 

1.	Ph.D. in anthropology, archaeology, or art history, with a
specialization in Maya studies. 
2.	High degree of proficiency in Spanish required; proficiency in
other languages welcome.
3.	Experience in scholarly publishing and museum work is desired. 
4.	Computer fluency is essential, particularly with Microsoft Word;
familiarity with graphics programs is desired (Adobe Illustrator,
Photoshop). 
5.	Excellent written and oral communication skills, superb
organizational abilities, keen attention to detail, and ability to meet
deadlines are essential. 

 

Term: This position is for one year, with the possibility of renewal for
up to three years. This is a benefits eligible position with an annual
salary is $43,000. As an associate at Dumbarton Oaks, the incumbent
would have access to the outstanding resources of the Dumbarton Oaks
Library, and become part of the larger scholarly community of research
scholars in residence at Dumbarton Oaks.

 

To apply: Submit resume by Friday, October 3, 2008 to: 

Dr. Joanne Pillsbury, Director of Pre-Columbian Studies 
Dumbarton Oaks 
1703 32nd Street, NW 
Washington, DC 20007 

 

Via e-mail:  pre-columbian at doaks.org

EOE