Research Assistant

J. Paul Getty Trust, The•Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Getty Research Institute is seeking a Research Assistant who will work with the associate director of the Research and Knowledge Creation Division, facilitating research and/or assisting with programs, publications, and exhibitions. The ideal candidate will be a graduate student with experience in Art History, Information Studies, or Digital Humanities, with excellent data management skills and diverse research experience. Field of specialization is open. This is a 2-year, limited-term appointment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in art history or related field; Master’s degree or some graduate work preferred
0-2 years research experience (education may be considered)
Strong skills in gathering, manipulating, analyzing, and presenting qualitative and quantitative data
Please note: This position is not eligible for employer-based immigration sponsorship. Applicants must have authorization to work for Getty in the United States without the need for sponsorship, currently or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Background in Art History (field of specialization is open, but familiarity with art outside of the West is highly desirable), Information Studies, Digital Humanities, or related discipline
Attention to detail
Strong communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner
Ability to build relationships, partner with others and work on teams
Ability to set and meet deadlines for oneself
Engagement with the broad scholarly landscape of the humanities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (required) and Adobe software suite (preferred)
Proficiency with various cloud-based research tools, such as Zotero and Notebook LM, or a willingness to learn these skills
Proficiency in data gathering and analysis, including software such as Tableau, experience in wrangling and visualizing data with R or Python, or a willingness to learn these skills

Responsibilities

Conducts research on various topics related to art history, digital humanities, and the wider field of scholarly communications
Gathers, processes, and presents institutional data on current practices and programs in peer academic institutions, as well as galleries, libraries, archives, and museums (GLAM)
Proofreads and edits, as needed
Assists with the creation of reports, project websites, and PowerPoint presentations
May copyedit and review texts for public dissemination or publication
Requests images for exhibitions and/or publications; researches and obtains art and image permissions

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected.
403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan – with up to 5% Getty Match
Getty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement account
Educational Assistance and professional development
Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days
12 Paid Holidays
Many positions have bi-weekly Off-Fridays
On-Site Fitness Center at Getty Center
Community service opportunities
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and long list of perks, go to Getty HR.