We are currently seeking Expressions of Interest from 5 to 6 postgraduate researchers based in Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand who are engaged in research on Asian art and are interested in representing the AN4AA postgraduate community and taking on leadership roles in key AN4AA postgraduate initiatives.​

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What Postgraduate Representatives do:

• Convene AN4AA’s annual Asian Art Now hybrid Postgraduate Symposium showcasing current research from Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, and beyond

• Coordinate AN4AA’s Postgraduate Talk Series featuring emerging scholars and postgraduate researchers

• Develop collaborative partnerships between postgraduates across institutions in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand

• Co-manage AN4AA’s digital platforms with the AN4AA Coordinating Group, including the website, Humanitix event portal, YouTube channel, and Instagram presence

• Co-manage organisational communications with the AN4AA Coordinating Group, including overseeing the AN4AA email account, and preparing and distributing correspondence

• Contribute strategic input to support the growth and future direction of AN4AA programs and initiatives in coordination with the AN4AA Coordinating Group

• Undertake additional responsibilities in coordination with the AN4AA Coordinating Group

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Benefits:

• Build a network by connecting with postgraduate peers, early career researchers, and established scholars working across Asian art history, creative practice, and curatorship in Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, and internationally

• Develop practical skills by convening symposia, coordinating the talk series, managing digital platforms and facilitating institutional collaborations

• Increase the visibility of Asian art research in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand by showcasing postgraduate scholarship and contributing to the development of critical conversations in the field

• Become a part of a vibrant AN4AA postgraduate peer community that is collegial and supportive

• Gain leadership experience and enhance your academic resume

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Commitment:

• Term commences in 2026 upon confirmation of your successful Expression of Interest

• Flexible to support postgraduate studies

• Involvement ranges from 1 to 3 years, depending on your postgraduate research schedule

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Enrolled in a Master’s or PhD research or coursework degree at a university in Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand

• Researcher focused on any aspect of Asian art history and theory, art practice, curatorial practice, or arts management, and/or museum and heritage studies

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Express your interest to be an AN4AA postgraduate representative at:

australasiannetworkasianart@gmail.com 

with a 100-200-word introduction of yourself and your current area of study.​