Assistant Curator for Ancient Egypt and Sudan

Corehr; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days of annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Discounted bus travel

Season Ticket travel loans

Job summary

The Ashmolean Museum invites applications for an Assistant Curator for Ancient Egypt and Sudan. Based in Oxford, this full-time fixed-term post (3 years) involves leading collections care, research, digitisation and exhibition projects, with opportunities to collaborate across departments and engage diverse audiences.

The successful candidate will hold postgraduate qualifications in Egyptology or related subjects, with substantial museum experience, and will develop documentation, publish

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications in Egyptology, Egyptian archaeology or a closely related subject.

Responsibilities

• Lead collections care, research, digitisation and exhibition projects across the Museum.
• Research, document and develop the Egypt and Sudan collections; contribute to exhibitions and gallery redisplays.
• Publish original research; build partnerships; provide expert advice to researchers, students and visitors.

Skills

Egyptology expertise

Archaeology knowledge

Research skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Egyptology or related

Job description

Assistant Curator for Ancient Egypt and Sudan

Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2PH (with up to one day per week home working by agreement)

About the role

Join the Ashmolean Museum and help care for one of the world's most important collections of ancient Egyptian and Sudanese archaeology.

You will lead exciting collections, research, digitisation and exhibition projects, working with colleagues across the Museum to improve access, interpretation and public engagement.

You will take responsibility for researching, documenting and developing the collections, contribute to exhibitions and gallery redisplays, publish original research, build partnerships, and provide expert advice to researchers, students and visitors. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting contribution to our internationally renowned Antiquities collection.

This is a full-time, fixed-term post for 3 years.

Due to the nature of this post, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a satisfactory Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

About You

You will have postgraduate qualifications in Egyptology, Egyptian archaeology or a closely related subject, together with substantial museum or archaeological collections experience.

You will bring specialist knowledge of the archaeology and material culture of ancient Egypt and/or Sudan, excellent research and communication skills, and experience of managing complex projects.

You will be confident working independently, collaborating with a wide range of colleagues and partners, and sharing your expertise with academic and public audiences.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• 38 days of annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at [e-mail] .