Assistant Curator, British Art 1750 – 1830 – Tate

Deadline: 19 January 2014 at midnight

In the last two years Tate Britain has begun to implement a strategy to raise the profile of the collection alongside the exhibition programme, and to improve the research culture within period specialisms.

Tate Britain is now recruiting for the position of Assistant Curator British Art 1750 – 1830. This position is responsible for the care and presentation of the Collection and contributes to the development of the Collection by means of research, managing displays and exhibitions, and maintaining and developing a scholarly profile in the field.

The successful candidate will have a track record of scholarly activity and demonstrable knowledge of British Art between 1750 and 1830. With a commitment to working with a national collection, the candidate will work as part of a team to help deliver the programme and to develop expertise within a specialist area. A PhD is desirable, but not essential.

This is a position that requires commitment to and awareness of issues of equality and cultural diversity as they affect the work of a major museum.

For further information please visit http://workingat.tate.org.uk