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