Research Assistant - Curatorial (Up 4,000 / 1 year)

ADECCO PERSONNEL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned curators and museum in Singapore is seeking an individual to support research and administrative tasks related to exhibitions and collections development. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in art history or a related field and have strong analytical and research skills. The role includes conducting research, assisting with manuscript edits, and supporting administrative tasks. This position offers a 12-month renewable contract with a salary of up to $4000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as art history or anthropology.
• Knowledge of Islamic art and cultures is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, writing, and research skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and compile content for exhibitions.
• Assist with editing manuscripts and preparing bibliographies.
• Support administrative tasks including archiving and filing.
• Contribute to publications through research and writing.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in art history or related field

Job description

The Opportunity

• Exciting opportunity to work in a renowned Curators and Museum
• Monday - Friday/9am to 6pm
• Location: Central
• 12 months contract (renewable subjected to experience and business directions)
• Salary: Up to $4000(Subjected to experience)
• Candidates without experience but with relevant studies is welcomed to apply as training will be provided

The Talent

• Bachelor’s degree in art history, history, anthropology, museum/curatorial studies, regional studies (Asia), or a related field
• Keen interest in Singapore and Asia; knowledge of Islamic art and cultures is an advantage.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, writing, and research skills in English; proficiency in reading Arabic script is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Job Description

• Research

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

• Exhibitions, Publications & Media

  • Support administrative tasks such as compiling artefact lists, archiving photographs, and filing documentation.
  • Assist in organizing lecture programmes.
  • Contribute to publications and media content through research, writing, sourcing assets (images, audio, video), and securing copyright clearances.

• Collections Development

  • Assist curators with acquisitions including loans, purchases, and donations.
  • Prepare documentation, acquisition justification forms, and other administrative documents.
  • Support cataloguing of collections.

• Other Duties

  • Perform any other tasks as assigned by management.

Next Step

Prepare your updated resume, send to the following email:

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Eugene See

Direct Line: 8889 1296