Lead Palaeolithic Fire Research Curator - Europe

Artsjobsonline Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The British Museum invites a Project Curator to lead and direct research into early fire in the Palaeolithic as part of the Fire in Europe project. You will coordinate fieldwork at Breckland sites and guide post-excavation research, working with partners at QMUL and UCL and with European collaborators.

You will publish, present at international conferences, organise workshops, and contribute to public engagement, shaping new approaches to understanding fire evidence in Europe.

Qualifications

• PhD in Palaeolithic archaeology with extensive field knowledge.
• Experience directing Palaeolithic excavations and post excavation research.
• Experience working with Palaeolithic collections in a curatorial environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct excavations at Breckland sites and lead field teams.
• Coordinate post excavation research and specialist investigations into fire evidence.
• Develop research with UK and European partners, including a database of early fire evidence.
• Publish and present project research in peer reviewed journals and at international conferences.
• Organise international workshops and a conference on early fire.
• Develop public engagement initiatives and contribute to teaching and Museum research activities.

Skills

Fieldwork management

Lithic analysis

Project coordination

Academic collaboration

Education

PhD in Palaeolithic archaeology

Tools

Database management

GIS

Job description

The British Museum invites a Project Curator to lead and direct research into early fire in the Palaeolithic as part of the Fire in Europe project. You will coordinate fieldwork at Breckland sites and guide post-excavation research, working with partners at QMUL and UCL and with European collaborators.

You will publish, present at international conferences, organise workshops, and contribute to public engagement, shaping new approaches to understanding fire evidence in Europe.