Project Curator: Santo Domingo Centre of Excellence for Latin American Research
Africa, Oceania and the Americas
Full time
Fixed term (2 years)
£39,951 per annum
Application Deadline: January 10th, 2023, 12pm (midday)
The British Museum is looking to recruit a Project Curator to co-ordinate and lead research within the Santo Domingo Centre of Excellence for Latin American Research in support of the British Museum Research Strategy. As an experienced researcher in anthropology and/or archaeology of Latin America, you will work with the Centre Director to devise research strategies and establish priorities for the Centre and guide research fellows towards achieving these goals.
Key areas of responsibility:
- To devise the Centre’s research strategies, establish priorities, develop methodological approach and set out goals and projected achievements
- To oversee the recruitment of Visiting Research Fellows in line with the Centre’s ambitions and research strategies
- To direct, guide, support and manage the research of visiting fellows, in the run-up to, during and after their research visit to the British Museum
- To develop and manage opportunities for outreach and dissemination, including the coordination of the Centre’s digital strategy
Person Specification:
With a BA/BSc degree (or equivalent/higher) in a relevant subject and knowledge of the archaeology and anthropology of the Americas, you will have experience as a supervisor or director of a research or fieldwork project. We are looking for someone who can communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences, and who has experience in project and budget management. With good spoken and written English and Spanish, you will be an open and effective communicator with a flexible and practical ‘can do’ approach.
About the British Museum:
Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is one of the leading visitor attractions and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, Egyptian mummies, the Admonitions Scroll, and the Amaravati sculptures.
The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:
- Membership of the civil service pension scheme
- Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
- Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Interest-free travel, bicycle and rental deposit loans
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts on food and gift shop purchases
Additional details:
For more information about this role, please see the job description.
If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details to bmrecruit@britishmuseum.org.
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