QUANTUM | Call for Experimentors

Are you passionate about research, public engagement, art, science and technology? Excited by the opportunity to interact with artists, scholars and experts from all over the world? Curious to know what goes on behind the scenes at a Science Gallery Bengaluru (SGB) exhibition?

 

Join our Quantum Experimentor Team! 

 

Apply by:  24 February 2026

Programme Dates: 03 June 2026 – 31 July 2027 

Stipend: 35,000 per month

Who is an Experimentor?

Experimentors are the public face of Science Gallery Bengaluru exhibitions, and converse with visitors about the various concepts explored in our themed exhibition-seasons. They are often the first point of contact for visitors, and drive the experience of the exhibition by sharing insights, provoking questions and triggering debates. They also get behind the scene access to the various forces that shape an exhibition-season at Science Gallery Bengaluru! Working with the SGB team, they will also have the opportunity to create learning experiences and resources connected to the themes of QUANTUM. Experimentors work closely with Mediators who are young adults who mediate the exhibition on a part-time basis. 

Experimentors are:

  • Young people between the ages of 18 – 30.

  • Effective communicators who connect with audiences.

  • Interested in interdisciplinary approaches to public engagement.

  • Team players looking to collaborate with peers on research-backed public engagement projects.

  • Creative individuals eager to develop new modes of visitor engagement and experiment with learning in public spaces

Experimentors will:

  • Train with exhibiting artists and scholars to understand the process behind the creation of different exhibits. 

  • Work with the Science Gallery Bengaluru team to curate and manage visitor experience on the exhibition floor.

  • Create and manage SGB’s learning resources such as the Student Learning Experiences, Activity Handbooks, Exhibition-in-a-Box, OpenCourseware, and more.

  • Conceptualise and execute public programmes related to the theme of the exhibition-season.

  • Develop skills in communication, writing, critical thinking, and design thinking.

  • Support outreach efforts by representing SGB at offsite events.

  • Also have the opportunity to obtain a Post Graduate Certification in Science Public Engagement from the University of Glasgow. 

Eligibility Criteria

To apply, you should be:

  • Between 18 – 30 years of age at the time of applying.

  • Based in Bengaluru, or willing to relocate for the duration of the programme.

  • Available for a full-time commitment for a period of 14-months between June 2026 to July 2027.

Ability to speak Kannada and other Indian languages is highly desirable.

Working Hours

Training Period (June 2026 - July 2026): 

Wednesday - Sunday: 9.30 AM - 6.30 PM 

Exhibition Period (August 2026 - July 2027): 

Wednesday - Thursday: 9.30 AM - 6.30 PM 

Friday - Sunday: 9.30 AM - 6.30 PM or 11.30 AM - 8.30 PM

Note: During the exhibition period, on Friday, Saturdays and Sundays there will be two shifts. Experimentors will be split across the two shifts based on an equitable roster system. 

Programme Structure

ENGAGE Phase 

June 2026 – July 2026

TRAINING

  • Introduction to Science Gallery Bengaluru’s public engagement modelpast exhibitions, and the exhibition-season QUANTUM.

  • QUANTUM 101 sessions that will cover fundamental concepts around the exhibition theme.

  • Training sessions with exhibiting artists and scholars.

  • Workshops to research exhibition themes, discuss exhibits, and practice mediating.

  • Introductions to the different teams at SGB.

  • Training on managing visitor experience and logistics behind the everyday running of the Gallery. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Attend all training sessions and actively participate in mediation practice sessions. 

  • Research each exhibit and put together the QUANTUM Exhibition Handbook.

  • Immerse and absorb  the entire  exhibition and develop a critical understanding of each exhibit.

  • Support and conduct reviews for exhibits with the Mediators

  • Clear exhibit reviews conducted by the Learning Team. 

  • Support the install of exhibits in the gallery space.

  • Work on creating Student Learning Experiences plans for the QUANTUM exhibition-season.

EXPLORE Phase

August 2026 – October 2026

TRAINING

  • Workshops and seminars in research methods, facilitation, and student engagement. 

  • Mentorship and one-on-ones with the Learning Team to take stock of the programme and discuss strands to explore.

  • Mentorship in creating Experimentor-led programmes for QUANTUM.

  • Training on conducting general and themed walkthroughs. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Mediate for the exhibition-season QUANTUM every week from Wednesday to Sunday (both days inclusive).

  • Set programme related goals, maintain journals and reflect on the experiences at the Gallery.  

  • Support and conduct reviews for exhibits with the Mediators. 

  • Familiarise yourself with SGB's past exhibitions and learning resources.

  • Run Student Learning Experiences: walkthroughs and activities for student groups.

  • Create and run themed walkthroughs and public programmes.

  • Support the programmes team in running weekend programmes.

  • Handle logistics related to Experimenter and Mediator schedules, exhibition maintenance, and the like.

EXPERIMENT Phase 

November  2026 – February 2027

TRAINING

  • Workshops in writing, design thinking, and problem-solving.

  • Mentorship and one-on-ones with the Learning Team to find individuals opportunities and pathways during  the Experimentor Programme.

  • Mentorship on creating learning resources exploring the themes in QUANTUM. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Mediate for the exhibition-season QUANTUM every week from Wednesday to Sunday (both days inclusive).

  • Ensure progress on Experimentor journals, exhibition walkthroughs, and impact surveys.

  • Create learning resources based on QUANTUM for informal learning spaces. 

  • Run Student Learning Experiences: walkthroughs and activities for student groups.

  • Execute themed exhibition walkthroughs and public programmes.

  • Support the programmes team in running weekend programmes.

  • Handle logistics related to Experimenter and Mediator schedules, exhibition maintenance, and the like.

EXPAND Phase 

March 2027 – May 2027

TRAINING

  • Mentorship and one-on-ones with the Learning Team to find individuals opportunities and pathways during  the Experimentor Programme.

  • Mentorship on creating learning resources exploring the themes in QUANTUM. 

  • Support in planning and executing the Externship Programme.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Mediate for the exhibition-season QUANTUM every week from Wednesday to Sunday (both days inclusive).

  • Create learning tools for QUANTUM: Activity Handbook, Exhibition-in-a-Box, Opencoursware. 

  • Assist in training the second batch of Mediators for QUANTUM.

  • Handle logistics related to Experimenter and Mediator schedules, exhibition maintenance, and the like.

  • Anchor the Externship Programme

EXTEND Phase 

June 2027 – July 2027

TRAINING

  • Mentorship and one-on-ones with the Learning Team to find individuals opportunities and pathways post the Experimentor Programme.

  • Training on C.V building and support for future applications.

  • Targeted session to consolidate the programme impact and individual learnings.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Mediate for the exhibition-season QUANTUM every week from Wednesday to Sunday (both days inclusive).

  • Handle logistics related to Experimenter and Mediator schedules, exhibition maintenance, and the like.

  • Run Student Learning Experiences: walkthroughs and activities for student groups.

  • Engage with visitors to conduct impact evaluation for the exhibition-season.

  • Collate and analyse audience feedback to the exhibition and mediation.

  • Final production support for the learning resources.

Post Graduate (PG) Certification in Science Public Engagement 

Experimentors have the unique opportunity to study with the University of Glasgow (UofG) and obtain a PG Certification in Science Public Engagement — an online distance learning programme. There are courses offered by UofG and SGB spread across two semesters. 

University of Glasgow courses: 

  • Museums, Education and Curriculum Development

  • Science for Public Spaces 

Science Gallery Bengaluru course: 

  • Interdisciplinary Learning in Public Spaces

Contact Us

If you have any questions, or if any part of this application procedure is inaccessible to you, please write to us at mentorship@bengaluru.sciencegallery.com and we will assist you accordingly. 

Janvi Baweja