Call for Applications
Post/s of Part-Time Research Support Officer II
Department of Arts, Open Communities and Adult Education
1. The Department of Arts, Open Communities and Adult Education requires the services of a Research Support Officer II to carry out duties in relation to an experimental artistic project that brings together several contemporary cultural practitioners.
2. The ideal candidate should:
(a) be in possession of a Master’s degree in Fine Arts or Digital Arts;
(b) have at least 3 years’ experience in supporting research related to art or socially engaged arts projects;
(c) be experienced in coordinating creative projects involving multiple participants; and
(d) be fluent in Maltese and English.
3. This post will be for a period from 20.03.24 until 24.06.24 and will be expected to work a total maximum of 80 hours. The Research Support Officer II will be remunerated at the rate of €13.86 per hour.
4. The selected candidate must be living in Malta for the period of employment.
5. Candidates must submit their letter of application, a copy of their curriculum vitae and a copy of their certificates to raphael.vella@um.edu.mt by not later than Monday, 18th March 2024.
Late applications will not be considered.
The aim of this project is to develop new artistic work that reimagines the concept of the European Capital of Culture, leading to an exhibition planned in an alternative site in June, 2024.
1. The following is a list of tasks that the appointee may be required to undertake:
a. Coordinate creative proposals sent by artistic stakeholders to the project;
b. Organise information and visual data related to the project’s artistic programme;
c. Assist with the project management of an exhibition in June, 2024;
d. Regularly report to the coordinator about the development of the various proposals;
e. Assist with the documentation of individual artistic projects during the exhibition in June, 2024
2. The appointee is expected to work:
a. on a part-time basis; and
b. at such places and during such hours as may be determined by the University authorities.
3. The selection procedure will involve:
a. scrutiny of qualifications and experience claimed and supported by testimonials and/or certificates (copies to be included with the application);
b. short-listing; and
c. an interview and / or extended interview.
4. The appointment will be subject to a probationary period, and to the provisions of the Statutes, Regulations and Bye-Laws of the University which are now or which may hereafter be in force.
Office of the University
Msida, 11th March 2024