New York City, NY, USA
80 days ago
Graduate Student Research Assistant: Historian or Designer
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Position Availability: Summer 2024 through May 1 2025. Position Title: Graduate Student Research Assistant: Historian or Designer Requisition Number: 0406073484 Location New York City Position Type: Student Department: PSD/School of Constructed Environments/Faculty Responsibilities: Graduate Student Historian or Designer needed to work on insideinside.org, a curated archive of interiors and related projects. Under the supervision of a faculty advisor, student will research and post historical interior and architectural design works in Japan. Applicants with a demonstrated interest in Japanese Architecture, Decorative Arts, Fine Arts, Interiors, Architecture History, and/or Theory will be given priority.

The New School is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that promises diversity and tolerance in all areas of employment, education and access to its educational, artistic or cultural programs and activities. 

The New School is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and particularly seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups, as well as candidates who share this commitment.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between SENS-UAW, Local 7902 and the University

Hourly Rate: $30.16

Work Mode: Remote Minimum Qualifications: Demonstrated interest in Japanese Interior Design, Architecture, Fine Arts, the Decorative Arts, and/or Art and Design History will be given priority. Ability to adhere to University COVID-19 Policy and requirements.


Submit CV, Cover Letter and Writing Sample to woodcocj@newschool.edu. In the cover letter, describe the research topics you would be most interested in pursuing, to add to the site’s archive. Two recommendations will be requested for shortlisted candidates. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated interest in interior design works produced in Japan.Strengths in research and writing
Job Family: Parsons Posting Date: 08/15/2023 Closing Date: 05/01/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Supplemental Questions

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