Palaeolithic Fire Project Curator - Europe

British Museum; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The British Museum invites applications for a Project Curator to direct research into early fire in the Palaeolithic as part of the Fire in Europe project, leading fieldwork at Breckland sites and collaborating with QMUL and UCL.

You will develop post-excavation research, publish findings, present at conferences, and organise workshops, with opportunities for public engagement and teaching within Museum research activities.

Qualifications

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

Lithic analysis

Field team leadership

Budget management

Public engagement

International collaboration

Postdoctoral research experience

Education

PhD in Palaeolithic archaeology

Job description

The British Museum invites applications for a Project Curator to direct research into early fire in the Palaeolithic as part of the Fire in Europe project, leading fieldwork at Breckland sites and collaborating with QMUL and UCL.

You will develop post-excavation research, publish findings, present at conferences, and organise workshops, with opportunities for public engagement and teaching within Museum research activities.