Senior Curator: Historic & Modern Paintings

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Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Deadline: 1 June 2025
Location: Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK
Salary: £46,735–£59,139 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Academic Appointment
Interviews: Week commencing 23 June 2025
Reference: DA45808

The Fitzwilliam Museum is seeking a Senior Curator to lead curatorial and research activity on its historic and modern paintings collections. This includes Italian, French, British, Flemish, and Dutch works from the 13th to early 20th centuries. The role involves developing research, exhibitions, and public programming that reframe these collections through inclusive and globally relevant perspectives.

This academic post offers eligibility for the University’s Academic Career Pathways promotion scheme and Quasi Sabbatical Leave after three years. The museum encourages collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches and particularly welcomes curators committed to diversifying art historical narratives.

Candidate Requirements

Expertise in historic and modern European paintings
Demonstrable experience curating exhibitions/displays
Interest in underrepresented artists and global contexts
Strong academic research and publication record