Research Assistant (1 Year, Museum)

BUSINESS EDGE PERSONNEL SERVICES PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

BUSINESS EDGE PERSONNEL SERVICES PTE LTD is seeking a Contract Research Assistant to support the National Museum of Singapore and related venues in processing acquisitions from donations and purchases. You will attend artefact viewings and interview lenders and donors as part of a collaborative curatorial process.

The role requires research, writing and organisational skills, with a background in design history or related museum studies.

Qualifications

• Interest in design history with strong research, writing and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Background in design, art history or related museum research is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Work with design curators to process acquisitions from donations and purchases.
• Attend artefact viewings and interview lenders and donors.
• Research topics related to modern and contemporary design in Singapore.
• Coordinate with Collections to arrange and transport acquisitions to/from NMS and HCC.
• Assist in content development for upcoming design exhibitions.
• Support administrative duties: donor liaison, cataloguing, Deed of Gift, object documentation, and meeting minutes.

Skills

Research skills

Writing

Organisation

Independent worker

Education

Relevant degree in liberal arts/humanities (art design/history)

Job description

Job Scope

• Work closely with the design curators in processing acquisitions of artefacts from offers of donations and purchases.
• Attending artefact viewings and interviewing potential lenders and donors
• Conducting research on topics related to modern and contemporary design and designers in Singapore,
• Coordinating with the Collections team on arranging and transporting acquisitions to and from NMS and HCC, where necessary.
• Assist in research for the content development of upcoming design exhibition.
• Support the design curators with various administrative duties, such as donor liaisons, acquisition and cataloguing processes and paperwork such as Deed of Gift, object documentation, as well as compiling of meeting minutes.

Working Arrangement

Mon to Fri: 9am-6.30pm
Location: Bencoolen Station
Duration: 1 Year (9/12/2026-8/12/2027)
Salary: $3500-3700/Month

Requirements

• Interest in design history, possess strong research, writing and organisational skills and able to work independently and be timely with deliverables.
• A background in design, art history or related research/museum experience will be advantageous.
• Relevant degree in the liberal arts and humanities, preferably related to the field of art and design (e.g. art history, design history, sociology).

EA License No.: 96C4864

Reg. No.: R22110485 (Shanice Lim Xin Ni)