Research Assistant

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.

• 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

• 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

Headquarters Los Angeles, CA
Size 1001 to 5000 employees
Founded 1954
Type Nonprofit Organization
Industry Grantmaking Foundations
Sector Non-Profit
Revenue Unknown / Non-Applicable