Archaeology Research Assistant (Temporary Full-Time)

HeritageSG; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in heritage preservation is seeking a detail-oriented and committed Research Assistant for a one-year temporary full-time role. The position involves supporting artefact processing at the Tagore facility, with responsibilities including cleaning, sorting, and managing artefacts in line with preservation standards. Training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those interested in history and archaeology.

Qualifications

• Interest in history, archaeology, or heritage work.
• Strong attention to detail and neatness.
• Good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct artefact processing including cleaning, sorting, and cataloguing.
• Maintain accurate records and inventories.
• Support additional heritage or research projects as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Job description

Job Summary:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and committed Research Assistant to support artefact processing at the Tagore facility. This one-year temporary full-time role is funded by NHB. The selected candidate may also be assigned to administrative work and other archaeology-related projects including working outdoors, if required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct artefact processing consisting of cleaning, sorting, cataloguing, documenting, and packing.
• Maintain accurate records and inventories
• Archival research
• Support additional heritage or research projects as required
• Ensure proper care and handling of artefacts in line with preservation standards
  
  
  

Requirements:

Interest in history, archaeology, or heritage work

Strong attention to detail and neatness

Good organisational skills

Prior experience is preferred but not essential; training will be provided