Research Specialist - Los Angeles, United States - J. Paul Getty Trust, The

J. Paul Getty Trust, The

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Los Angeles, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion at Getty: Getty believes diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion are essential to our excellence and to the execution of our mission.

The Getty community values differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation.

We are committed to creating a welcoming workplace that reflects the various backgrounds of the communities we serve and includes individuals who bring a diversity of values and experiences.

Individuals of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary:
Applications received by June 1 will be given priority consideration.

Major Job Responsibilities:

Partners with PHAPI team and outside departments on digital outcomes of the initiative to achieve largescale datadriven goals.
Manages and interprets data sets and conceptualizes datadriven research questions.
Works with GRI collections data to produce, evaluate, visualize, and research provenance datasets and integrate them into research data systems.
Contributes publicfacing content, such as research findings and data analysis that may form part of a published article or exhibition and possible contributions to Getty Vocabularies.
Works with project managers to develop and execute dissemination plans.
Conducts research in GRI's Special Collections with archival documents and other materials.
Transcribes archival material and generates relevant metadata.
Fosters communication and relationships across other departments and programs of the Getty.

Qualifications:

Master's Degree or higher in Library and Information Sciences, Digital Humanities, Art History, Archaeology, or other related fields.
13 years experience creating, managing, processing, evaluating, and interpreting large data sets.
Professional experience in a cultural institution, including library, archival, and museum settings.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent ability to organize, process, analyze, visualize, and present data; working knowledge of CSV, Open Refine, and Python or Tableau.
Ability to produce and manage projectrelated metadata.
Working knowledge of linked data and the semantic web.
Familiarity with the complexities of provenance research and museum collections.
Ability to partner with teams across disciplines, as well as work under little to no supervision.
Advanced research, writing, and editorial skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Engagement with communities of practice and international standards in regard to interoperability, authority control, and open scholarship.
Desirable supplementary skills include Spanish language proficiency and knowledge of Latin American art and history.

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 biweekly 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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.