Research Assistant, Japan Gallery – 2-Year Contract

royalontariomuseum; Toronto; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits coverage

Employer pension plan

ROM membership

Discounts to attractions ( Attractions

Ontario

Job summary

The Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto invites applications for a Research Assistant – Japan Gallery to support the development of the Prince Takamado Gallery of Japan, planned for 2028. This two-year, full-time contract reports to the Chief Curator and collaborates with the Japan Art and Culture team.

You will conduct collections research, help identify acquisitions and loans, develop narratives, maintain documentation in TMS, and contribute to publications and programs as part of ROM’s gallery

Qualifications

• Demonstrated research and analytical skills in art history or related fields.
• Experience in a museum curatorial environment is required.
• Proficiency in reading and writing Japanese is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct collections-based research on Japanese artworks and artifacts.
• Identify potential acquisitions and loans supporting gallery objectives.
• Collaborate on developing narratives and approaches for presenting Japanese art.
• Contribute research and content to gallery development, publications, and programs.
• Maintain accurate collections documentation in ROM’s CMS (TMS).
• Participate in cross-functional Japan Gallery development meetings.
• Support community consultation and engagement with advisory groups.
• Collaborate with curators across ROM to advance project priorities.

Skills

Art History

Museum Studies

Japanese language

Research skills

Curatorial experience

TMS documentation

Communication

Collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's in Art History or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

TMS

Digitization software

Job description

The Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto invites applications for a Research Assistant – Japan Gallery to support the development of the Prince Takamado Gallery of Japan, planned for 2028. This two-year, full-time contract reports to the Chief Curator and collaborates with the Japan Art and Culture team.

You will conduct collections research, help identify acquisitions and loans, develop narratives, maintain documentation in TMS, and contribute to publications and programs as part of ROM’s gallery