Creative Practice Research Fellow & Project Coordinator

New York University; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 133,920 - 200,880; Full time

Job summary

New York University Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Research Assistant – Creative Practice. The role supports live performance, visual arts, curation, and arts pedagogy within an internationally connected environment.

The fellowship involves coordinating research administration, budgets, grants, and interdisciplinary projects across the UAE, Asia, Europe, and the United States, with mentorship and opportunities to develop independent practice.

Qualifications

• BA or BFA in arts or equivalent professional artistic experience.
• Strong portfolio showing recent artistic work.
• Experience supporting creative projects, performances, exhibitions, or research programs.
• Excellent organizational and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with faculty and institutions.
• Willingness to travel and engage with international artists and events.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of live performance, visual arts, curatorial, and interdisciplinary creative projects.
• Research new artistic directions and assess feasibility, resources, timelines, and institutional requirements.
• Conduct topical research through libraries, archives, digital platforms, and relevant cultural resources.
• Undertake material and practice-based research in studios, rehearsal environments, performance locations, and international project settings.
• Assist with writing projects, research summaries, proposals, and creative documentation.
• Coordinate meetings, travel arrangements, event attendance, and project deadlines.

Skills

Portfolio development

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Research ability

Budget tracking

Education

BA/BFA in arts or equivalent

Tools

Mac computers

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Spreadsheets

Job description

New York University Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Research Assistant – Creative Practice. The role supports live performance, visual arts, curation, and arts pedagogy within an internationally connected environment.

The fellowship involves coordinating research administration, budgets, grants, and interdisciplinary projects across the UAE, Asia, Europe, and the United States, with mentorship and opportunities to develop independent practice.