Curatorial Research Assistant - 12 months contract

Roles & Responsibilities

The Curatorial Research Assistant will work closely with the Curatorial Department to support the development of a major exhibition on art and artefacts from the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Dunhuang, China. Scheduled to open in September 2026, the exhibition will explore how Buddhist art and ideas travelled across Asia, influencing diverse artistic traditions.

This position offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to the research, planning, and presentation of a large-scale international exhibition.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct scholarly research on Buddhist art and cultural history from the Mogao Grottoes and related regions using materials in both English and Chinese.
• Assist in the preparation of exhibition texts, labels, catalogues, and bibliographic materials.
• Support curatorial documentation, including maintaining object lists, image copyrights, and administrative records.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners, such as designers, institutions, and vendors.
• Contribute to the development of exhibition narratives, layouts, and multimedia components.
• Assist in organizing lectures, educational programs, and other related events.
• Perform other duties related to exhibition and curatorial work as assigned.

Requirements

Salary Range : S$ 3,000.00– 3,500.00 per month

Location : Town

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interested candidates, please forward your resume to teresa_chan@persolapac.com

PERSOLKELLY Singapore Pte Ltd EA License No. 01C4394 I RCB No. 200007268E

EA Reg. No. R1107631 Teresa Chan Poh Pin

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Collection Development

Contemporary Art

Galleries

Multimedia

Labels

Social Media

Ability To Work Independently

Housekeeping

Anthropology

Interpersonal Skills

Art History

Museums

Project Management

Publicity

Writing

Curating

Artistic

Catalogues