Job Description

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• Literature Review, Case Identification and GenAI application

• Conduct a comprehensive literature review on existing GenAI applications in cultural heritage reconstruction, with a focus on identifying groundbreaking work and methodologies.
• Identify and document local and regional Southeast Asian (SEA) case studies where GenAI could potentially play a role in narrative reconstruction.
• The Research Associate will develop sound knowledge in the application of GenAI for and cultural artifact reconstruction, with an emphasis on sensitivity to historical and cultural nuances.
• Preliminary Research and Methodology Development

• Based on the literature review and identified cases, develop an interdisciplinary methodology model tailored to the local and SEA context. This involves specifying GenAI technologies and techniques suitable for narrative reconstruction.
• Engage in data collection, which may include digital archives, oral histories, and other relevant materials.
• Analysing data, which may include cultural anthropological approaches.
• Drafting a framework for GenAI\'s application in these case studies, considering ethical, and cultural preservation aspects.
• Grant Preparation, Proposal Writing and Submission to Funding Agency (NHB)

• Compile the research, methodology, case studies, and stakeholder feedback (if any) into a comprehensive grant proposal for funding opportunity to the NHB\'s Heritage Research Grant (HRG).
• Develop a detailed project timeline, budget, and objectives for the grant proposal, emphasising the impact on cultural heritage preservation and narrative reconstruction in SEA.
• Asist PI to review and refine the proposal to ensure clarity, feasibility, and alignment with funding body priorities.
• Based on the research, the Research fellow will be required to coordinate the submission of an academic paper pap in a peer-reviewed international journal.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Master Degree in Cultural Studies, Digital Humanities or related field.
• Strong foundation in Fine Arts and Art History.
• Expertise in digital cultural heritage inheritance and preservation.
• Proficiency in interdisciplinary research.
• Ability to identify academic gaps and propose interdisciplinary solutions.
• Knowledge of ASEAN cultural heritage.
• Skilled in literature review and archival research.
• Experienced in fieldwork, interviews, and data collection.
• Proficient in qualitative research design and analysis.
• Familiar with ethical research practices.
• Strong organisational and planning capabilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with capability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• International adaptability, engaging effectively in diverse cultural and academic contexts.
• Experience in grant preparation/applications.
• Basic knowledge of Generative AI (GenAI) will be advantageous.

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