Research Assistant - Live Performance & Creative Practice

New York University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international university in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Research Assistant for a three-year period. The role involves coordinating and contributing to ongoing projects in performance visual arts and curation. Candidates should have a BA/BFA in arts and demonstrate advanced artistic skills, as well as abilities for collaborative work. The role includes managing research projects, supporting grant submissions, and attending creative events with the supervising professor.

Qualifications

• BA or BFA in arts practice or related field.
• Demonstration of advanced visual or performance art skills.
• Ability to advance collaborative work consistently.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Fluency in Mac, Microsoft Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and contribute to professor's research projects.
• Engage in creative projects as assigned.
• Assess feasibility of new research directions.
• Support research application submissions and grants.
• Manage projects and maintain Google calendar.

Skills

Advanced abilities as a visual or performance artist

Collaborative work advancement

Proficiency in Mac, Microsoft Excel and Word

Close listening skills

Education

BA or BFA in an arts practice field or equivalent experience

Job description

A prestigious international university in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Research Assistant for a three-year period. The role involves coordinating and contributing to ongoing projects in performance visual arts and curation. Candidates should have a BA/BFA in arts and demonstrate advanced artistic skills, as well as abilities for collaborative work. The role includes managing research projects, supporting grant submissions, and attending creative events with the supervising professor.