Historian

Daugavpils State City Municipality Institution Rotko Museum invites applications for a museum specialist (historian) position Applications are open until August 28, 2026, for a permanent position of Senior Museum Specialist (Historian) in the structural unit "Daugavpils Museum" at Rotko Museum. Main job responsibilities: Research the museum's collections and local history; Develop and implement concepts for history exhibitions and displays; Participate in building the museum's collection and creating object descriptions; Prepare scientific publications; Initiate and implement new forms of research and educational work; Collaborate with museum specialists on interdisciplinary projects. Requirements for candidates: Academic or professional higher education (second level) in humanities; Knowledge of and interest in historical and cultural processes, as well as museum operations; Excellent command of the state language and preferably at least one foreign language; Excellent computer skills and digital competence; High sense of responsibility, precision, and quality in work execution; Loyalty and positive attitude toward work, ability to work equally well in a team and independently; Experience working with museum collections will be considered an advantage. We offer: Responsible, diverse, and dynamic work at an internationally recognized museum; Stable salary (1130 EUR before tax); Favorable work environment and attentive, knowledgeable colleagues; Training and professional development opportunities Candidates should submit a motivation letter, CV, and a copy of credentials by August 28, 2026, by email to [email protected] with the subject line "Museum Specialist", deliver in person to the museum, or send by mail to: Rotko Museum, Mihaila Street 3, Daugavpils, LV-5401. Additional information: +371 26567989 and at www.rothkomuseum.com. The selection committee will evaluate only applications that include all documents specified in this announcement. The selection process consists of two stages – application review and job interview. The museum will contact candidates who advance to the second stage. Personal data provided in the application documents will be processed to conduct this personnel selection. The data controller for personal data in the application documents is Rotko Museum, contact information: Mihaila Street 3, Daugavpils, LV-5401.

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