Research Assistant all genders

Are you passionate about art and interested in working for a startup that is transforming the art world? We are looking for a part-time Research Assistant to join our team and take the lead in gathering and filtering data of text and information about artworks for training our AI. As a Research Assistant, you will play a critical role in supporting our mission to make managing and discovering art effortless for galleries, artists, collectors, and enthusiasts.

Tasks

• Conduct partnership negotiations with museums in exchange for data.
• Request data use from archives and platforms like e-flux and Frieze Magazine.
• Analyze art historical and theory texts.
• Create associations between artworks.
• Provide recommendations for artworks.
• Analyze artworks based on the picture provided.
• Incorporate feedback.
• Write copy that explains why a user is seeing a particular artwork.

Requirements

• Self-motivated and a self-starter with strong project management skills.
• Highly detail-oriented.
• Knowledge of art theory and post-colonial theory, with a BA in art history or similar.
• Able to work in a diverse environment and respect diversity and different views.
• Good people skills and communication/negotiation experience.

Benefits

• Part-time position for 10-15h / week.
• Salary is based on the collective agreement.
• Opportunity to work autonomously and shape the work processes.
• Remote first job, with the ability to meet on a regular basis in Vienna, Austria.
• Be part of all the successes from the start-up stage of a small team.
• Have a direct impact on the future of the company and its culture and see the results of the work you do.
• Develop yourself and the company.

If you are a curious and driven individual who is passionate about art and wants to be part of a dynamic and innovative team, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join our team and help us transform the art world.

Please make sure to include some examples of your previous work (text writing).