Research Assistant (Maritime Archaeology)

SCIENTEC CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Singapore seeks a candidate to process archaeological collections and contribute to various special projects and day-to-day activities. Responsibilities include updating catalogues, conducting research on artefacts, and assisting curators with acquisitions. Ideal candidates should hold a relevant Bachelor Degree and possess a passion for maritime history or archaeology. This is a 12-month contract position with a salary of up to $4,000/month.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have relevant experience and background in the field.
• Passion for maritime history or archaeology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Update artefact catalogue entries and research notes.
• Conduct research on artefacts to establish provenance and historical context.
• Assist curators with acquisitions and related documentation.
• Draft contributions to reports and publications.
• Support comparative studies with maritime collections.
• Assist in producing educational materials and exhibitions.
• Provide research input for guided tours and lectures.

Skills

Research skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in documentation

Education

Bachelor Degree in history, anthropology, museum/curatorial studies, material culture studies, or a related subject

Job description

Job Details

Location: Raffles Place

Working Hours: Mon-Fri, Office Hour

Work Type: 12-Month Contract

Salary: Up to $4,000/month

What you will be working on

This role involves processing archaeological collections, assisting with special projects and events, and contributing to day‑to‑day activities such as research, documentation, and collections database support.

Responsibilities

• Update artefact catalogue entries and research notes in collection management systems.
• Assist with artefact recording, data entry and address gaps in existing records.
• Using primary and secondary sources, conduct research on artefacts to help establish / verify provenance, typology, and historical context.
• Assist curators with acquisitions such as loans, purchases, transfers and donations including associated administrative documentation.
• Draft contributions to reports, publications, and exhibitions.
• Support comparative studies with regional and international maritime collections.
• Assist in the production of educational materials, exhibitions, and digital content.
• Provide research input for guided tours, lectures, and outreach programmes.
• Collaborate with curators and educators to translate technical findings into accessible narratives.
• Any other duties assigned by senior managers.

What are we looking for

• Singaporean only
• Minimum Bachelor Degree holders with relevant experience and background – in history, anthropology, museum/curatorial studies, material culture studies, or a related subject.
• Passionate in maritime history or archaeology.

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