The J. Paul Getty Trust
Research Assistant
Full-TimeUpdated on 9/21/2026Deadline 9/21/27
No salary listed
Entry, Junior
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Los Angeles, CA, USA
In Person
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in art history or a related field is required.
- A background in Pre-Columbian art history or archaeology, or Latin American studies, is required.
- Zero to two years of research experience is required, although education may be considered.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
- The ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner is required.
- The ability to build relationships, collaborate, and work on teams is required.
- The ability to set and meet personal deadlines is required.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research in Getty Research Institute Special Collections.
- Contribute to the conceptual development of projects by organizing and creating documentation of research materials, including bibliographies, searching for and ordering texts, and writing literature reviews.
- Assist with ongoing research projects involving Latin American art from ancient to contemporary periods.
- Assist, as needed, with the work of the Getty Research Institute division of Dissemination and External Affairs, including Digital Media and Content Strategy, Internal and External Affairs, and Publications.
Desired Qualifications
- A master's degree or some graduate work is preferred; PhD or ABD is welcome.
- Working knowledge of Spanish is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Adobe software suites is preferred.