Lilly Postdoctoral Curatorial Fellow for Modern and Contemporary Art

University of Notre Dame

Posted: 24 July 2026 - Notre Dame, United States of America

About this opening

The Raclin Murphy Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame is offering four postdoctoral research fellowships in various curatorial areas, including European and American Art, Indigenous Americas and Africa, International Modern and Contemporary Art, and Photographs. Each fellowship lasts two years, with a potential one-year extension. The fellows will collaborate with collection curators, engage in research, and contribute to the museum's digitization project. Applicants should hold a PhD in art history and have a strong interest in pursuing a curatorial career. The position offers a competitive salary and travel stipend.

Position details

  • Role area: postdoctoral fellow
  • Employment type: full time
  • Research field: Art History
  • Start date: 28 September 2026
  • Application deadline: 17 August 2026