Curatorial Research Assistant (12-Month Contract | SGD 3500 - SGD 4000) – JO 27739

BGC GROUP PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative organization in Singapore is seeking a research assistant to support exhibitions, publications, and collections development in the curatorial field. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Art History or related fields, excellent organizational skills, and a keen interest in Asian cultures, particularly Islamic art. Responsibilities include conducting research, assisting with acquisitions, and supporting administrative tasks. Join us for hands-on experience in a vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• Keen interest in Asian cultures and art, particularly Islamic art, is advantageous.
• Proficiency in reading Arabic script is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research for exhibitions and acquisitions using primary and secondary sources.
• Assist in editing manuscripts and preparing bibliographies.
• Support administrative tasks related to artefacts and documentation.
• Contribute to publications, media content, and lecture programmes.
• Help curators with acquisitions and cataloguing collections.

Skills

Organisational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Research skills

Education

Degree in Art History, History, Anthropology, Museum Studies, or related fields

Job description

Key Highlights

• Office Hours: Monday-Friday
• Nearest MRT: Raffles Station
• Be a part of research, exhibitions, and collections development, while gaining hands‑on experience in the curatorial field

Key Responsibilities

Research

• Conduct research and compile content for exhibitions and acquisitions using primary and secondary sources.
• Assist in editing manuscripts, preparing bibliographies, captions, image/multimedia orders, and footnotes.

Exhibitions, Publications, and Media

• Support administrative tasks such as compiling artefact lists, archiving photographs, and filing documentation.
• Assist in organising lecture programmes.
• Contribute to publications and media content, including research, writing, sourcing assets (e.g., images, footage, audio), and handling copyright clearances.

Collections Development

• Help curators with acquisitions, including loans, purchases, and donations. Prepare necessary documentation and acquisition justification forms.
• Assist in cataloguing collections.

Additional Duties

• Perform any other tasks assigned by management.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Art History, History, Anthropology, Museum Studies, Regional Studies (Asia), or related fields.
• A keen interest in Asian cultures and history, particularly in Islamic art and world cultures, is advantageous.
• Excellent organisational, project management, and communication skills.
• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical, writing, and research skills in English. Proficiency in reading Arabic script is a plus.

Only shortlisted candidates are notified. Thank you.

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