Curator – Egypt Exploration Society

Aim Museums; Oxford, Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Egypt Exploration Society in Oxford and London is seeking a self-motivated Curator to manage its papyri and cartonnage collections, realising the full potential of these internationally significant holdings and supporting the foundation of the Grenfell and Hunt Papyrology Centre.

The successful candidate will hold a doctorate (or be near submission) with experience handling fragile organic materials, and will be able to work remotely as part of a small team.

Qualifications

• PhD-level qualification or near completion with experience handling fragile organic materials such as unmounted papyrus fragments.
• Proven ability to work remotely and as part of a small team.

Responsibilities

• Manage papyri and cartonnage collections within the Egypt Exploration Society.
• Work across Oxford initially and London later, supporting the Grenfell and Hunt Papyrology Centre.
• Contribute to development and outreach of the centre's foundation.

Skills

Papyri handling

Remote work ability

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Doctorate (PhD) or near completion

Job description

Location: Egypt Exploration Society, Oxford and London

The Egypt Exploration Society is seeking a self‑motivated and well‑organised individual for the role of Curator to manage its papyri and cartonnage collections. This is a unique opportunity to realise the full potential of these internationally significant collections and they will work across both Oxford, initially, and eventually, London playing a fundamental role in the foundation of the Grenfell and Hunt Papyrology Centre.

The successful applicant will be qualified to a minimum of doctorate level, or in the final stages of submitting, with experience of handling fragile organic materials, such as unmounted papyrus fragments, and a proven ability to work remotely and as part of a small team. Conservation training will be provided, if the right candidate requires it.

Reports to: Collections Manager
Salary: £33,400 per annum
Contract: FT, five-year fixed term (with the possibility of extension)
Location: The Papyrology Rooms, Art, Archaeology and Ancient World Library, Oxford, 1 St John St, Oxford OX1 2LG and the Ioannou Centre for Classical and Byzantine Studies / The Egypt Exploration Society, 3 Doughty Mews, London, WC1N 2PG*
Start date: April 2027

* The Curator will be expected to work primarily from Oxford until the Grenfell and Hunt Papyrology Centre opens in 2028 when the place of work will switch to London.