Research Assistant (Up to $3.5K | Central | Art Curation)

Adecco Personnel Pte Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public services provider in Singapore is seeking a Research Assistant with fluency in English and Chinese. Responsibilities include conducting scholarly research on Chinese art, assisting in text preparation for exhibitions, and liaising with partners. Candidates should have a keen interest in Chinese art and strong time management skills. Opportunities for personal growth in an engaging environment await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both English and Chinese to conduct scholarly research.
• Keen interest in Chinese and/or Buddhist art and culture.
• Positive work attitude and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scholarly research on Chinese art.
• Assist in preparing exhibition texts and bibliographies.
• Liaise with partners and coordinate tasks.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Chinese

Research experience in art

Time management

Multi-tasking ability

Job description

Our client is a provider of public services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scholarly research with primary and secondary sources (including Chinese sources) on art from a region in China.
• Assist in preparing text, bibliographies, captions, images, and footnotes for the exhibition and any accompanying publication(s).
• Support administrative tasks related to the exhibition, including maintaining object lists, coordinating image copyrights, and filing relevant documentation.
• Liaise with internal and external partners, including vendors, designers, institutions, and related departments and agencies.
• Collaborate with team to develop innovative ideas on the narrative, presentation, and design of the exhibition.
• Oversee the production of multimedia materials (such as videos, soundtracks, or digital initiatives) for the exhibition, if applicable.
• Assist in organizing lecture programs and educational activities associated with the exhibition.
• Contribute to the publication process, from conceptualization and research to writing and printing.

Requirements

• Fluency in both English and Chinese as the ability to conduct scholarly research in both languages is required.
• Keen interest (preferably with demonstrated research experience) in Chinese and/or Buddhist art and culture.
• Possess initiative and positive work attitude, ability to multi-task with good time management and to work under pressure and tight deadlines.

Next Step

Drop your resume and contact us to follow-up, or send your resume to [e-mail]

Email Topic: Research Assistant

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact: Isaac Tan Yang En – Direct Line: [phone]

EA License No: 91C2918
Personnel Registration No: R24123927