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Reports to: Head of Programme
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Contract: Full-time (40 hours per week), one-year fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension
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Location: Berlin, Germany
Start Date: September onwards
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LAS Art Foundation is seeking an Assistant Curator to join its Curatorial team. This is a research-led curatorial role suited to a curious, collaborative and highly organised individual with a strong interest in contemporary art and the transformative impact of emerging technologies and new knowledge systems.
Working closely with the Head of Programme and across the wider organisation, the Assistant Curator will contribute to the development and enrichment of programme strands, commissions and public programmes through rigorous interdisciplinary research and project coordination. The role offers opportunities to shape new areas of inquiry, cultivate strategic partnerships and contribute to LAS's evolving research methodologies and curatorial approaches.
Research and Programme Development
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Undertake research across LAS's core areas of inquiry, including:
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Artificial intelligence, robotics and autonomous systems
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Interspecies relationships and planetary futures
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Quantum technologies and biotechnologies
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Emerging governance models
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Digital world-building and alterfuturisms
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Perception and consciousness in relation to technological and societal change
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Contribute to curatorial ideation and the development of new programme concepts informed by ongoing research, including identifying emerging ideas, practitioners and developments relevant to LAS's programme.
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Build and maintain networks with artists, researchers, scientists, technologists, academic institutions, communities and industry partners.
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Contribute to LAS's research methodologies and knowledge-sharing practices, including the use of emerging platforms and tools.
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Grow and maintain LAS’s online resources.
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Prepare presentations and reference materials to support programme development.
Project Support
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Support the planning and delivery of a range of programmes, including coordinating information and communications between internal teams, artists, external collaborators and programme partners.
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Coordinate editorial timelines, contributors and production schedules, and review project texts, including website, wall and leaflet texts.
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Maintain accessibility standards across projects and develop associated assets.
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Support the planning and delivery of public programmes, talks, tours, workshops, online initiatives and learning activities.
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Contribute to outreach and audience engagement initiatives.
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2–4 years of professional experience working across contemporary art and technology.
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Demonstrated experience undertaking interdisciplinary research and translating complex ideas into accessible texts and curatorial formats.
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Experience supporting artist commissions, research and development projects, exhibitions or public programmes.
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Excellent writing, editing and presentation skills.
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Strong organisational and project management abilities, with experience coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
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Full professional fluency in both German and English, written and spoken.
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Eligibility to work in Germany.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
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A deep curiosity about the intersection of art, science, technology and society.
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The ability to connect ideas across disciplines and identify emerging cultural and technological developments.
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Excellent research and analytical skills.
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Confidence in building relationships across artistic, academic and scientific communities.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across teams.
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Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Initiative, adaptability and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
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A commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable and respectful working environment.
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Work in an international, interdisciplinary team alongside top talent from various fields.
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An environment that ensures fair and equal opportunities for everyone: We embrace and promote openness, diversity, mutual respect, appreciation, and collaboration - and we warmly welcome new colleagues from day one.
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We believe in lifelong learning: working at LAS Art Foundation is meant to support you in expanding your career and broadening your horizons.
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Up to two days remote working per week.
Interview Process:
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1st round interview with Senior People & Culture Manager
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2nd round interview with Head of Programme and CEO & Co-Founder
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3rd round interview - in person get to know with Curatorial and wider team
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Offer
LAS Art Foundation is a non-profit organisation founded to support new artistic practices in a technological age. LAS works with artists, thinkers and institutions around the globe to catalyse ideas and develop innovative projects and experiences. We explore topics ranging from quantum computing and outer space to artificial intelligence, ecology and biotechnology - illuminating the intersections between art, science and the latest technology.
Our programme comprises installations and performances, as well as learning formats, publications and research projects. Based in Berlin, LAS has staged projects at locations around the city and internationally since its launch in 2019.
