Research Assistant (Brash Basah)

Seacare Manpower Services Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacare Manpower Services Pte Ltd is seeking a Research Assistant for a one-year contract starting in December 2026. The role focuses on supporting acquisitions, documentation, and design-history research across projects.

You will attend item viewings, assist with donor discussions, and coordinate with teams on handling and cataloguing acquired items while preparing meeting minutes and providing admin support.

Qualifications

• Strong research, writing and organisational skills are required.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Background in design, art history or related field is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the processing and documentation of 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 projects and presentations.
• Coordinate with relevant teams on the 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

Research skills

Writing

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Education

Background in design, art history or related field

Job description

Research Assistant x1

Salary: $2,400/month
Contract: 1 year
Start Date: December 2026
End Date: December 2027

Job Responsibilities

• Support the processing and documentation of 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 projects and presentations.
• Coordinate with relevant teams on the 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.

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 an advantage.
• Relevant research or collections-related experience is an advantage.

Working Hours

• Working Days: Monday to Friday
• Working Hours: 9:00am–6:30pm