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Research Assistant Location: US-CA-Los Angeles Jobcode: c054a24fa0995e52d76904207f7e988d-122020 Email this job to a friend
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Job Summary
Supports director of the Getty Research Institute (GRI) by facilitating research and/or assisting with research projects, exhibitions, and publications. The ideal candidate will be a graduate student with a strong working knowledge in Spanish and a background in Pre-Columbian art history and/or archaeology.
Major Job Responsibilities
- Researches, edits, and enters content into research database of Maya Jaina figurines. Populates fields with keywords describing figurines.
- Manages and enters data into Excel spreadsheets related to ongoing research project on the provenance of Pre-Hispanic art.
- Conducts research in GRI Special Collections
- Contributes to the conceptual development of a project by organizing/creating documentation of research materials, such as bibliographies, searching for and ordering texts, writing literature reviews, etc.
- Researches and manages database of bibliographic references
- Requests images for exhibitions and/or publications; researches and obtains art and image permissions
- Proofreads, edits, and translates as needed
- Assists with creation of project websites and PowerPoint presentations
- May copyedit essays, author biographies, endnotes, etc.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in art history or related field; Master’s degree preferred
- 0-2 years research experience (education may be considered)
- Strong working knowledge in Spanish
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Background in Pre-Columbian art history or archaeology
- Attention to details and interest in maintaining metadata standards
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner
- Ability to build relationships, collaborate and work on teams
- Ability to set and meet deadlines for oneself
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe software suites preferred, experience with FileMaker Pro a plus
J. Paul Getty Trust
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