Curator (Peranakan Heritage) - 1 year

ScienTec Consulting Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 66,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

ScienTec Consulting Pte. Ltd. seeks an experienced curator to conduct in-depth research, craft exhibition narratives, and interpret Peranakan heritage within Southeast Asia.

The role focuses on cross-cultural art studies, engaging communities, and producing accessible scholarly content. The position is a 1-year contract, Mon-Fri, 9am-6:30pm, with a monthly salary up to SGD 6,500. The successful candidate will lead research, acquisitions support, and collaborative exhibition development with

Qualifications

• Degree in Art History, Applied Arts, History, Social Sciences, or related discipline with at least 5 years of relevant research experience.
• Excellent research, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills; able to work independently and with teams.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop storylines, themes, and interpretive strategies for galleries and exhibitions.
• Lead curatorial research, publications, catalogues, and digital content development.
• Manage exhibition development and collaborate with designers, conservators, and stakeholders.
• Support acquisitions, collection development, and loan negotiations with donors and partner institutions.
• Engage communities and conduct outreach to enrich exhibition interpretation.
• Provide curatorial and administrative support for museum projects and visitor experiences.

Skills

Research

Analytical writing

Communication

Project management

Education

Degree in Art History / related discipline

Job description

We are looking for an experienced curator to conduct in-depth research, develop compelling exhibition narratives, and interpret the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Peranakan communities in Southeast Asia.

Up to $6,500 per month

1-year contract

Mon - Fri, 9am - 6.30pm

What to expect

• Research and develop storylines, themes, and interpretive strategies for permanent galleries and special exhibitions focusing on Peranakan art and Asian diaspora studies.
• Lead curatorial research, scholarly publications, exhibition catalogues, and digital content development to make collections accessible to diverse audiences.
• Manage exhibition development and implementation , collaborating with designers, conservators, collection managers, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Support artefact acquisitions, collection development, and loan negotiations while cultivating relationships with donors, collectors, academics, practitioners, and partner institutions.
• Engage Peranakan communities and other stakeholders through consultations, academic conferences, and outreach activities to enrich exhibition interpretation.
• Provide curatorial and administrative support for museum projects, including collection research, object cataloguing, and the delivery of engaging visitor experiences.

Requirements

• Possesses minimally a Degree in Art History, Applied Arts, History, Social Sciences, or a related discipline with at least 5 years of relevant research and professional experience in a museum or related educational/research institution, with a focus on cross-cultural art and Asian diaspora studies.
• Excellent research, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong organisational, project management, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.