Assistant Curator

Job Details

Organisation: LAS Art Foundation
Location: Berlin, Germany
Contract: Full-time, one-year fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Reports to: Head of Programme
Start date: September 2026 onwards
Application deadline: Not specified
Salary: Not specified

About LAS Art Foundation

LAS Art Foundation is a non-profit organisation supporting new artistic practices in a technological age. Working with artists, thinkers and institutions internationally, LAS develops innovative projects and experiences exploring the intersections of art, science and emerging technologies.

Its programme encompasses installations, performances, learning formats, publications and research projects. Since launching in 2019, LAS has presented projects across Berlin and internationally, addressing subjects including quantum computing, outer space, artificial intelligence, ecology and biotechnology.

About the Role

LAS Art Foundation is seeking an Assistant Curator to join its curatorial team in Berlin.

This research-led position is suited to a curious, collaborative and highly organised individual with a strong interest in contemporary art and the transformative impact of emerging technologies and new knowledge systems.

Working closely with the Head of Programme and colleagues across the organisation, the Assistant Curator will contribute to the development of programme strands, commissions and public programmes through interdisciplinary research and project coordination.

The role offers opportunities to shape new areas of inquiry, cultivate strategic partnerships and contribute to LAS’s evolving research methodologies and curatorial approaches.

Research and Programme Development

The Assistant Curator will:

Undertake research across LAS’s core areas of inquiry, including:
- Artificial intelligence, robotics and autonomous systems.
- Interspecies relationships and planetary futures.
- Quantum technologies and biotechnologies.
- Emerging governance models.
- Digital world-building and alterfuturisms.
- Perception and consciousness in relation to technological and societal change.
Contribute to curatorial ideation and develop new programme concepts informed by ongoing research.
Identify emerging ideas, practitioners and developments relevant to LAS’s programme.
Build and maintain relationships with artists, researchers, scientists, technologists, academic institutions, communities and industry partners.
Contribute to LAS’s research methodologies and knowledge-sharing practices, including the use of emerging platforms and tools.
Develop and maintain LAS’s online resources.
Prepare presentations and reference materials supporting programme development.

Project Support

The Assistant Curator will:

Support the planning and delivery of programmes by coordinating information and communications between internal teams, artists, collaborators and programme partners.
Coordinate editorial timelines, contributors and production schedules.
Review project materials, including website, wall and leaflet texts.
Maintain accessibility standards across projects and develop associated assets.
Support public programmes, talks, tours, workshops, online initiatives and learning activities.
Contribute to outreach and audience engagement initiatives.

Requirements

Applicants should have:

Two to four years of professional experience across contemporary art and technology.
Demonstrated experience conducting interdisciplinary research and translating complex ideas into accessible texts and curatorial formats.
Experience supporting artist commissions, research and development projects, exhibitions or public programmes.
Excellent writing, editing and presentation skills.
Strong organisational and project management abilities, including experience coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
Full professional fluency in written and spoken German and English.
Eligibility to work in Germany.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

A deep curiosity about the intersection of art, science, technology and society.
The ability to make connections across disciplines and identify emerging cultural and technological developments.
Excellent research and analytical skills.
Confidence in building relationships across artistic, academic and scientific communities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across teams.
Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Initiative, adaptability and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
A commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace.

What LAS Offers

The opportunity to work within an international, interdisciplinary team.
A workplace committed to openness, diversity, mutual respect, appreciation and collaboration.
Opportunities for professional development and lifelong learning.
Up to two days of remote working per week.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted through the LAS Art Foundation’s online recruitment portal. Applicants must be professionally fluent in both German and English and eligible to work in Germany.

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