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Assistant Curator, European and Scottish ArtNational Galleries of ScotlandDeadline: 02 June 2025 at 12:00Full time (35 hours) and Fixed term (9 months maternity cover)Salary 29,888 - 32,602 per annum (pay award pending)Plus generous benefits packageHybrid / flexible workingAbout the roleWere excited to offer a fixed-term opportunity within our dedicated Collection & Research department. We''re looking for a highly motivated, well-organised individual, with an interest in provenance research, to support our European and Scottish Art team in delivering a range of curatorial activities.Are you passionate about Scottish and European Art (15001945) with a particular interest in an area relevant to the collection at the National (located at the Mound, Edinburgh)? Have you previously worked with drawings, watercolours and prints? Do you have professional experience of working in a gallery or museum environment, or with an art or heritage collection? If so, wed love to hear from you.You must be detail-oriented, proactive, and confident in managing your time effectively to meet targets and deadlines. You will also be able to work both independently and collaboratively, while being supported and guided by colleagues in the Curatorial team.This is a great opportunity to develop your skills and gain experience across a variety of curatorial activities, particularly in provenance research. Youll assist with and help deliver several aspects of curatorial work relating to the collection and audience offer associated with the European and Scottish Art curatorial team. Youll carry out research into artworks in the collection, with a particular focus on spoliation-related provenance research, and will respond to enquiries about the collection.You will also assist with planning future and maintaining existing collection displays, and support the acquisitions and loans processes. The role includes developing, creating and sharing information about the European and Scottish Art collection with our focus audiences, including giving in-gallery talks and tours and writing digital interpretation.Please apply directly via our careers portal. Applications via email will not be accepted.The closing date for completed applications is 12 noon on Monday, 02 June 2025Interviews will likely be held on Monday, 16 June 2025 and Tuesday, 17 June 2025.The deadline is Monday 02 June 2025 at 12:00.TAGGED:Traditional Arts / Visual Arts / Cultural Tourism #J-18808-Ljbffr