Cisneros Institute Research Fellow for Latin American Art

The Museum of Modern Art•New York, NY

About The Position

The Patricia Phelps de Cisneros Research Institute for the Study of Art from Latin America is seeking a Research Fellow for a two-year appointment starting September 2026. The Cisneros Institute, established by The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in 2016, aims to stimulate, support, and disseminate new research on modern and contemporary art of Latin America, promoting international dialogue and engaging with MoMA's Latin American holdings. The Fellow will support research initiatives, focusing on contemporary Latin American and Caribbean art, and will coordinate the publication on modern art and spiritualities, including managing image rights, liaising with authors, and proofreading. Additionally, the Fellow will assist the Director in developing new research topics through preliminary research, reading, annotation, and reporting, and identifying potential collaborators. This fellowship is part of MoMA's broader fellowship program, offering training and development opportunities alongside experienced staff and participation in a core methods and practice program.

Requirements

Specialized knowledge of modern and contemporary art in Latin America
Phil candidates or PhD students in art history, cultural studies, and/or a related field in the humanities (or the equivalent in countries outside the United States) required or the equivalent level of experience.
If pursuing a Ph.D. program, candidate should be a fully-enrolled student and ABD. Independent curators or researchers with strong expertise in the area of focus will also be considered.
Demonstrated research capabilities.
Knowledge of basic administrative and organizational procedures and skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work within a process-oriented team.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within an art institution context is preferred.
Editorial experience preferred.
Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Compiles bibliographies and synthesizes theoretical and critical texts that inform research focus.
Identifies artists, curators, and scholars relevant to research focus.
Prepares meetings in person and online in New York and in Latin America in accordance with the research focus; compiles relevant biographies, research materials, and meeting agendas; corresponds with invited guests; coordinates viewing of works; and maintains records of contacts and activities.
Conducts research and creates and organizes detailed itineraries for group travel, involving, coordinating, visits, dinners, and meetings, for MoMA staff who participate in the symposium in New York or Latin America.
Researches and keeps the Latin American research group, composed of MoMA staff who are interested in participating in seminars and activities organized around the research theme. Informs the group about relevant exhibitions and events related to the research focus.
Writes artists bios for moma.org and features for MoMA’s Magazine.
Participates in activities organized by the Museum for the cohort of Fellows.
Assists in the organization of and participates in joint symposia organized with other research groups of the museum (C-MAP).
Performs any other duties reasonably related to the functions described above.