Lead Project Curator: Early Fire in Europe

The British Museum; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free exhibition entry

Civil Service Pension Scheme

25 days’ annual leave

Discounts at onsite catering

Job summary

The British Museum invites applications for a Project Curator to lead a Fire in Europe research initiative, directing fieldwork at Breckland sites and coordinating post‑excavation studies with UK and European partners. You will publish findings and present at international conferences, shaping new approaches to evidence of early fire in Europe.

The role combines fieldwork, collections research, and public engagement, offering opportunities to develop research programmes and contribute to

Qualifications

• PhD in Palaeolithic archaeology with extensive knowledge.
• Experience directing Palaeolithic excavations and working with collections.
• Experience communicating research to both academic and public audiences.

Responsibilities

• Direct excavations at Breckland sites and manage fieldwork teams.
• Coordinate post‑excavation research and specialist investigations into evidence for fire.
• Publish and present project research in peer‑reviewed journals and at international conferences.
• Develop research with UK and European partners, including a database of early fire evidence.

Skills

Lithic analysis

Field team leadership

Budget management

Collaborative research

Education

PhD in Palaeolithic archaeology

Job description

The British Museum invites applications for a Project Curator to lead a Fire in Europe research initiative, directing fieldwork at Breckland sites and coordinating post‑excavation studies with UK and European partners. You will publish findings and present at international conferences, shaping new approaches to evidence of early fire in Europe.

The role combines fieldwork, collections research, and public engagement, offering opportunities to develop research programmes and contribute to