Deputy Director and Curator of historical collections (at 80%)

The Musée d’art et d’histoire de Neuchâtel (MahN) is one of the four museum institutions of the City of Neuchâtel. Equipped with rich collections (visual arts, history, applied arts, numismatics), it is composed of two poles, art and history, and offers an ambitious program of exhibitions and events.
The Dicastère de la culture of the City of Neuchâtel is advertising, for its Musée d’art et d’histoire (MahN), a position as

Deputy Director and Curator of historical collections (at 80%)

Activities / Alongside the director, you contribute to the definition and implementation of the strategic, managerial, scientific, organizational and cultural orientations of the Museum, as well as its development. In your field of expertise, you actively participate in the museum policy, as well as the program of publications and temporary and permanent exhibitions of the MahN.

Under the supervision of the management, you are the guarantor of the management and coordination of the history pole, as well as several specific sectors, including human resources and administration. In your capacity as curator, you ensure the scientific responsibility of the pole that you lead and you supervise the conservation, study and development of the collections, in accordance with the missions of the institution and in conformity with the ICOM code of ethics.

You develop links with internal and external partners, as well as with other museums and cultural or scientific institutions, and contribute to the influence of the MahN on a local and national level.

Desired profile / You hold a doctorate in history or an equivalent title, with complementary training or certified skills in management, museology and the management of cultural institutions. You have at least 5 years of experience in leading a museum institution and significant experience in terms of cultural projects. You are proficient in communication and are committed to the values of openness, benevolence and respect in human relations. You have perfect command of the French language (oral and written) and have good knowledge of German and English.

The City of Neuchâtel pays particular attention to promoting diversity of life paths and gender.

Start date / 1st April 2027.

Application deadline / 31 October 2026.

Information / Any additional information can be obtained from Mr. Laurent Langer, co-director of the Musée d’art et d’histoire, at 032 721 79 20.

If you wish to take up this challenge, please apply online by attaching your complete file (cover letter, CV, diplomas and work certificates).