Research Assistant (Bras Basah)

Seacare Manpower Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacare Manpower Services invites applications for a one-year contract role supporting design history research and acquisitions documentation. You will assist with item viewings, donor discussions, and content development for upcoming projects.

You will collaborate with teams on handling and transport of acquired items, prepare meeting minutes, and provide general admin support while developing research and cataloguing skills in design history.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in design history and related research.
• Strong research, writing and organisational skills.
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Background in design, art history or a related field is advantageous.
• Relevant research or collections-related experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Process and document new acquisitions through donations and purchases.
• Attend item viewings and assist with donor discussions.
• Conduct research on design history and related topics.
• Assist with research and content development for upcoming projects.
• Coordinate with teams on handling and transportation of acquired items.
• Support stakeholder communications, acquisition procedures, cataloguing and documentation.
• Prepare meeting minutes and provide general administrative support.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Design history

Research

Writing

Organisational skills

Education

Design history or art history background

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Support the team in processing and documenting new acquisitions through donations and purchases.
• Attend item viewings and assist with discussions involving potential donors and lenders.
• Conduct research on design history, contemporary design and related topics.
• Assist with research and content development for upcoming projects and presentations.
• Coordinate with relevant teams on the handling and transportation of acquired items where required.
• Support stakeholder communications, acquisition procedures, cataloguing and documentation.
• Prepare meeting minutes and provide general administrative support.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Strong interest in design history and related research.
• Strong research, writing and organisational skills.
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Background in design, art history or a related field is advantageous.
• Relevant research or collections-related experience is an advantage.

Duration/Working Hours:

1 year contract(Dec 2026 to Dec 2027)

5 day week

Mon to Fri: 9am-6.30pm

** We regret to inform only shortlisted candidates will be notified