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

Adecco; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Research Assistant to conduct scholarly research on art, particularly in Chinese and Buddhist culture. The candidate must be fluent in English and Chinese, possess initiative, and have strong time management skills. This position involves various responsibilities related to art exhibitions and requires the ability to work under pressure. Interested candidates should send their resume via email.

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct scholarly research in both English and Chinese.
• Demonstrated research experience in Chinese and/or Buddhist art.
• Possess initiative and a positive work attitude.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scholarly research with primary and secondary sources.
• Assist in preparing texts, bibliographies, captions, and images.
• Support administrative tasks related to the exhibition.

Skills

Fluency in both English and Chinese

Interest in Chinese and/or Buddhist art

Multi-tasking

Good time management

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

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

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 able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.

Next Step

• Drop your resume and contact us to follow-up, or send your resume to ***********@adecco.com
• Email Topic: Research Assistant
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted