Curatorial Research Assistant (City Hall)

BUSINESS EDGE PERSONNEL SERVICES PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a research assistant in Singapore to conduct scholarly research related to exhibitions on the Mogao Grottoes. This role requires strong analytical and writing skills, with an undergraduate degree in a relevant field. The position lasts for 12 months and involves various exhibition-related tasks, including liaising with partners and preparing materials.

Qualifications

• Keen interest and demonstrated experience in arts and culture.
• Willingness to assist in exhibition-related tasks.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scholarly research on art from the Mogao Grottoes.
• Assist in preparing texts and bibliographies for exhibitions.
• Support administrative tasks related to the exhibition.

Skills

Research experience

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Organisational skills

Project management

Inter-personal skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in art history or related subject

Job description

Job Scope

• Conduct scholarly research with primary and secondary sources (including Chinese sources) on art from the Mogao Grottoes and the Dunhuang region.
• Assist in preparing text, bibliographies, captions, images, and footnotes for the exhibition and any accompanying publication(s).
• Support administrative tasks related to the exhibition, including maintaining object lists, coordinating image copyrights, and filing relevant documentation.
• Liaise with internal and external partners, including vendors, designers, institutions, and related departments and agencies.
• Collaborate with team to develop innovative ideas on the narrative, presentation, and design of the exhibition.
• Oversee the production of multimedia materials (such as videos, soundtracks, or digital initiatives) for the exhibition, if applicable.
• Assist in organizing lecture programs and educational activities associated with the exhibition.
• Contribute to the publication process, from conceptualization and research to writing and printing.
• Duties related to exhibition and curatorial work as assigned.

Working Arrangement

Duration: 12 Months

Working Hours: Mondays to Fridays (9am to 6pm)

Location: City Hall

Salary: $3000 - $3500/Month

Requirements

• Keen interest (preferably with demonstrated research experience) in arts and culture.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Excellent organisational, project management, and inter-personal skills, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Minimum undergraduate degree in art history, history, anthropology, museum/curatorial studies, or a related subject.