Research Fellowship

Museum of Chinese in America

Research Fellowship conducting object-based research for upcoming exhibition on Chinese American history. The fellow will receive mentorship and contribute to developing a multimedia historical exhibition.

Posted 7/30/2026contractNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $10,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in research methodologies and critical writing, with a strong focus on Chinese American and Asian American history. Proficient in managing project databases and securing image rights, while effectively communicating findings to diverse teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Research MethodologiesCritical Writing CompetencyImage Rights SecuringBilingual Mandarin and/or CantoneseProficiency in Adobe Design Suite

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Hard Skills

ResearchWritingData ManagementImage Rights SecuringProvenance Research

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsDetail-OrientedSelf-MotivatedCollaborativeCritical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointAdobe IllustratorAdobe Photoshop

Industry Keywords

Chinese American HistoryAsian American HistoryPublic History ProjectsArt HistoryAnthropology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct research at private and public collections, libraries, and online resources for artifacts, images, and historical details according to assigned topics
Write research summaries on assigned topics
Present research findings to the curatorial and content team on a weekly schedule
Participate in planning meetings to identify and prioritize research goals, and other meetings as needed to discuss exhibition content and design
Compile, enter, and update content on project databases and spreadsheets
Manage and maintain artifact and image checklists
Research provenance information and assist in securing loans and permissions
Some domestic travel possible

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree in Chinese American history, Asian American history, American history, art history, media studies, anthropology, or a related field, or experience in public history projects
Master's degree in related field preferred
Academic and/or critical writing competency
Availability to work on-site at MOCA at least once a week or more depending on project needs
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Collegial, with the ability to work collaboratively and independently
Self-motivated and detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
Intellectually curious with outstanding critical thinking skills
Prior experience securing image rights and permissions
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Adobe Design Suite: Illustrator and Photoshop
Bilingual Mandarin and/or Cantonese, written and spoken, preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible schedule; at least one day per week in-person