Research Assistant

The J. Paul Getty Trust • Los Angeles, California, United States • 2d ago

Research Assistant Job Family Research Type LT Part-Time Position Status Getty Center Workplace Type Onsite Salaried/Hourly Hourly Hiring Pay Scale $27.51 Hourly Salary Commensurate with experience and internal equity Program/Department Research Institute - 0405-Administration Department Requisition Number 2026-4784 Getty is committed to creating a welcoming workplace that reflects the various backgrounds of the communities we serve. We value differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status. Job Summary

The Getty Research Institute (GRI) is seeking a Research Assistant who will work with the chief curator and the curator of modern and contemporary collections to facilitate research in the GRI's audio and video (AV) collections and to assist with programming around the AV collections. A centerpiece of programming will be an interdisciplinary workshop that convenes scholars, academics, and curators to assess the status of discovery and activation in GRI collections and in those of fellow institutions. The ideal candidate will be a graduate student or post-graduate with experience in Art History, Music, and Information Studies and an ability to organize, prioritize, and prepare lists of hundreds of recordings for digitization. The AV materials to be addressed will comprise experimental music, performance art, dance, sound art, and video art. This is a 2-year limited-term position working 10 hours/week.

Major Job Responsibilities

Evaluates collection inventories and finding aids of AV materials
Prepares a LibraryGuide for researchers consisting of summaries of GRI AV holdings, illustrations of collections, captions and descriptive texts, bibliographies, and related resources
Requests images for LibGuide; researches and obtains art and image permissions
Gathers, processes, and presents institutional data on current practices and programs in peer academic institutions, as well as galleries, libraries, archives, and museums
Proofreads and edits descriptive texts
May copyedit and review texts for public dissemination or publication
Assists with the creation of reports, project websites, and PowerPoint presentations

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in art history or music with some expertise in information science
0-2 years research experience
Excellent communication skills including writing and oral presentations

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Background in Art History, Music, Information Studies, or related discipline
Strong communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner
Ability to collaborate, 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 in data gathering and analysis
Proficiency in PowerPoint presentations and other digital applications
Proficiency in organizing large lists of items to digitize

Benefits and Perks

Here are just some examples that Getty offers/provides for full-time employees:

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.