Project Curator: Early Fire in Europe Research Lead

Economics Network; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The British Museum invites applications for a Project Curator to lead research into early fire in the Palaeolithic as part of the Fire in Europe project. You will direct fieldwork at Breckland sites and collaborate with Queen Mary University of London, University College London, and partners across Europe.

You will publish, present at conferences, and develop public engagement initiatives while coordinating post excavation research and expanding a database of evidence for early fire.

Qualifications

• PhD in Palaeolithic archaeology.
• Significant experience in lithic analysis and field direction of Palaeolithic excavations.
• Experience with Palaeolithic collections in a curatorial environment.
• Ability to manage field teams, research activity and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Direct excavations at Breckland sites and manage fieldwork teams.
• Coordinate post excavation research and 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

Palaeolithic archaeology

Lithic analysis

Fieldwork management

Research leadership

Public engagement

Education

PhD in Palaeolithic archaeology

Job description

The British Museum invites applications for a Project Curator to lead research into early fire in the Palaeolithic as part of the Fire in Europe project. You will direct fieldwork at Breckland sites and collaborate with Queen Mary University of London, University College London, and partners across Europe.

You will publish, present at conferences, and develop public engagement initiatives while coordinating post excavation research and expanding a database of evidence for early fire.