Research Assistant (m/f/x)

Position
As part of the Rijksmuseum’s Women’s Project (VRM), we are seeking an enthusiastic, efficient, and meticulous research assistant for the Rijksprentenkabinet collections department. The goal is to complete the ongoing inventory of works on paper by women and to develop a methodology for registering this group in collaboration with the Terminology Working Group, as well as to further develop and publish one or more case studies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on the collection of works on paper.
• Continue selecting female creators and analyze the data.
• Conduct research on the art market related to the sub-collection and make recommendations for acquisitions.
• Substudy of cases to be determined.
• Join the Rijksmuseum’s interdisciplinary Women’s Working Group.
• Co-organizing the annual "Women in the Museum" symposium.
• Collaborate with the relevant curators from the Print Room, Fine Arts, and Dutch History collections.

What is expected?

• A degree in art history, at least an M.A.
• At least one year of work experience in a museum setting.
• An affinity for working on paper and experience handling original drawings.
• Experience with museum inventory systems and working with a thesaurus.
• Able to collaborate with colleagues both within and outside the department.
• Able to work accurately and with concentration.
• Excellent command of Dutch and a good knowledge of English.

What we offer

• A salary ranging from a minimum of €3,208 to a maximum of €3,478 gross per month, based on a 36-hour workweek.
• Work at one of the most beautiful museums in the Netherlands, in an inspiring work environment and with a team from whom you can learn a great deal.
• 8% vacation pay and 3.4% year-end bonus.
• 27 days of vacation (based on a 36-hour workweek).
• 100% reimbursement of public transportation costs for trips of 5 km or more (one way), up to a maximum of €345, and 100% reimbursement if you choose to bring your bicycle to the station.
• Opportunities for professional development in the form of training sessions, courses, and e-learning modules.
• Great perks, such as unlimited admission to the Rijksmuseum with one guest, 50% off at theme parks affiliated with Club Elf, and discounts at the museum shop.
• Events such as the summer party, RijksRun, RijksRoeiers, and more.

For moreinformation, please contact
. For further details about the application process, please contact Recruitment at 020-6747000 or via werken@rijksmuseum.nl. For questions regarding the job description, please contact Jenny Reynaerts, Senior Curator of Paintings and Chair of the VRM Working Group, at j.reynaerts@rijksmuseum.nl or Ilona van Tuinen, Head of the Rijksprentenkabinet, via i.van.tuinen@rijksmuseum.nl.

Interested?
We’d love to hear from you! Please submit your application (resume and cover letter) by Sunday, September 4, via the application form on our website.Interviews will take place on Wednesday, September 14. The desired start date for the position is October 1.

Recruitment agencies are asked to refrain from contacting us regarding this vacancy.