Research Assistant (Maritime History)

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

Job summary

A consulting firm based in Singapore is seeking candidates for a position focused on maritime artefacts. Responsibilities include updating artefact records, conducting research to verify historical context, and collaborating with curators for exhibitions and educational content. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, possess research skills, and have a passion for maritime history or archaeology. This is a 12-month contract position with an attractive salary up to $4,000 per month.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in history, anthropology, or museum studies.
• Passion for maritime history or archaeology.
• Familiarity with artefact recording and collection management systems.

Responsibilities

• Update artefact entries and research notes in management systems.
• Assist with data entry and address records gaps.
• Conduct research on artefacts to establish provenance.
• Assist curators with acquisitions and documentation.
• Draft contributions for reports and exhibitions.
• Support comparative studies with collections.
• Assist in producing educational materials.
• Provide research support for tours and lectures.
• Translate findings into accessible narratives.

Skills

Research skills

Data entry

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

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?

• 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
• Bachelor's 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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Carmen Tan Huei Mun
ScienTec Consulting Pte Ltd