Path 1 Kawader: Research Assistant – alMawrid Arab Center for the Study of Art
Job Description
alMawrid Arab Center for the Study of Art seeks to appoint a Research Assistant for the Center’s to assist with current research, programs, assist with incoming archive inventories, attend and report on local relevant conferences, assist with alMawrid’s communication, and website content. Conduct literature and databases research to support archival documentation, oversee student research assistants as needed, and contribute to the oral history project.<br><br><strong><u>Responsibilities Of The Position<br></u></strong><ul><li>Conduct research for archival documentation, check incoming inventories and handover of collections, both physical and digital. Conduct literature reviews and interviews. Submit reports on assigned research topics. </li><li>Conduct research in Arabic and English, literature review, writing reports.</li><li>Assist with alMawrid’s programs, including collaborations with NYUAD Faculty and external collaborators. Programs include lectures, conferences, exhibitions, attend and report on local conferences.</li><li>Responsible for alMawrid library, cataloging books and journals, updating and maintaining the Center’s information resource lists.</li><li>Maintain the Center’s programs calendar.</li><li>Participate in alMawrid’s meetings and submit bi-monthly progress reports.</li><li>Ability to work independently and with alMawrid team including faculty, staff, students, and external engagement researchers. Lean new research methodology.</li><li>Knowledge of Arab culture and art or related field. Ability to multitask within specified deadlines. Ability to manage multiple programs efficiently<br></li></ul>The candidate will also work on individualized research projects under the supervision/mentorship of the supervisor.<br><br><strong>This position is supervised by Dr. Salwa Mikdadi<br><br></strong><strong><u>Required Education<br><br></u></strong>BA in art history or related field, at least one-year experience in research or project management<br><br><strong><u>Preferred Education<br><br></u></strong>MA in art history or related field<br><br><strong><u>Required Work And Related Experience<br><br></u></strong>Project (program) management and editing experience<br><br><strong><u>Preferred Work And Related Experience<br><br></u></strong>Experience with archives and/or knowledge of art and culture of the Arab world<br><br><strong><u>Required Competencies<br><br></u></strong>Bilingual Arabic and English language<br><br><strong><u>Preferred Competencies<br><br></u></strong>Ability to work independently and with other researchers, archivists, and administrative staff<br><ul><li>CV</li><li>Statement of interest in the position</li><li>Transcript of degree(s)</li><li>Two letters of recommendation<br></li></ul>This position is under the NYUAD Kawader program, for details regarding the program, open dates, specific program requirements, and FAQ’s please refer to our NYUAD Kawader webpage: https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/about/careers/postdoctoral-and-research/kawader-research-assistantship-program.html<br><br><strong>Equal Employment Opportunity Statement<br><br></strong><strong>For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr<br><br></strong><strong>NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.<br><br></strong><strong>Sustainability Statement <br><br></strong><strong>NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability</strong>
