Project Curator: Fire in Europe

National Museum Directors' Council; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Museum Directors' Council seeks a Project Curator to lead research on early fire in the Palaeolithic as part of the Fire in Europe project. You will direct fieldwork at Breckland sites, collaborate with Queen Mary University of London and UCL, and work with European partners to shape new approaches to evidence for early fire in Europe.

You will publish findings, organise international workshops and conferences, and develop public engagement initiatives, while coordinating

Qualifications

• PhD in Palaeolithic archaeology with extensive knowledge of the field and significant lithic analysis experience.
• Practical experience directing Palaeolithic excavations and post-excavation research.
• Experience working with Palaeolithic collections in a curatorial environment.
• Ability to manage field teams, research activity, and budgets; collaboration with UK and international colleagues.
• Postdoctoral research experience and publication record in peer-reviewed journals; ability to communicate research to academic and public audiences.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Direct excavations at key Breckland sites and manage fieldwork teams

Skills

Palaeolithic archaeology PhD

Lithic analysis

Field excavation leadership

Post-excavation research

Academic publishing

Public engagement

Budget management

Team leadership

Education

PhD in Palaeolithic archaeology

Job description

This is an opportunity to join the British Museum as Project Curator, undertaking and directing research into early fire in the Palaeolithic as part of the Fire in Europe project. You will lead fieldwork at key Breckland sites and develop post excavation research, working with project partners at Queen Mary University of London and University College London and with specialists and research colleagues across Europe. Alongside developing the project's research programme, you will contribute to its academic and public impact through publications, international conferences, workshops and public engagement initiatives. The role combines fieldwork, collections and object research and international collaboration, offering the opportunity to help shape new approaches to understanding evidence for early fire in Europe.,

• 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
  You will have a PhD in Palaeolithic archaeology, with extensive knowledge of the field and significant experience in lithic analysis. You will bring practical experience of directing Palaeolithic excavations, undertaking post excavation research and working with Palaeolithic collections in a curatorial environment.
• You will be confident managing field teams, research activity and budgets and working collaboratively with colleagues and specialists in the UK and internationally. You will also have postdoctoral research experience and a publication record in peer reviewed journals, with the ability to communicate your research effectively to both academic and public audiences.,
• Direct excavations at key Breckland sites and manage fieldwork teams