Assistant / Curator

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Assistant / Curator (Singapore Studies and Art History) – NUS Museum, Singapore

Institution: NUS Museum, National University of Singapore
Deadline: Open until filled (posting started 7 October 2025)
Location: Kent Ridge Campus, Singapore

The NUS Museum houses over 8,000 artworks from Singapore, the region, India, and China, including the Lee Kong Chian Collection of Chinese Art, the Ng Eng Teng Collection, and the Straits Chinese Collection. The museum provides a key resource for research, teaching, and public engagement, highlighting post-colonial political contexts and cultural development in Singapore and the region.

Role Overview

The Assistant / Curator (Singapore Studies and Art History) will work closely with the Curatorial Lead to develop research and curatorial projects connecting the museum’s Singapore-focused collections with other holdings. The role involves collections development, systematic cataloguing, acquisitions, archival research, and creating academic and public access through exhibitions, publications, and programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

Conceptualise and mount exhibitions across museum collections
Engage with campus, student communities, and the public via tours, talks, workshops, and volunteer events
Develop workshops and training programmes related to Singapore Studies with the Engagement team
Participate in acquisition and valuation of Singapore-related materials and public sculptures
Produce research and archival materials, exhibition catalogues, publications, and website content
Develop public programs such as talks, workshops, and events with the outreach team
Undertake administrative duties including committee and secretarial functions as assigned

Qualifications

BA or MA in Art History, History, Cultural Studies, Global Studies, Arts Management, or equivalent
3–5 years of relevant experience, with a focus on Singapore art and cultural history
Prior experience as researcher/archiver is an advantage
Strong research, writing, organisational, and interpersonal skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent written and spoken English; comfortable with public speaking
Detail-oriented, independent, and able to work in a team
Availability for evenings and weekends for events