The British Museum is seeking a Curator, Korean Collections to join the Asia department. The main purpose of this role is to undertake research into and make publicly accessible areas of the Korean Collections in support of the Museum Operating Plan and all relevant Museum strategies.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
– To undertake, and raise money to support, research projects on areas of the Korean collections.
– To make the collection, and knowledge about it, publicly accessible via publication, digital, display, presentations and broadcast
– To lead on up-grading the documentation of the Korean collection
– To support and improve the display of the collection in the Korean Gallery and elsewhere both on- and off-site
– To act as an advocate for the Museum
– To contribute to general income generation for the Museum
– To build the collection through acquisition via donation and purchase
– To work as a team member with colleagues within and beyond the department, and do some departmental administrative work
– To collaborate with other institutions or groups, and to develop or ensure good relations with relevant stakeholders including in Korea
– To assist in the general day-to-day running of the department
– To have or develop a good understanding of museums and relevant best practice
– To assist with enquiries from the public in person, in writing, by telephone and via e-mail
– To change the focus of work as needed in line with museum priorities
– Other duties as assigned
Person Specification:
– BA/BSc (or equivalent) in Korean Studies, Art History, History, Archaeology or other relevant subject
– Experience of research and publication, Korean language
– Some experience of working with a Korean collection or Korea
– Some experience of management issues (people, projects, budgets)
– Open, effective communicator with excellent spoken and written English and a good working knowledge of Korean
– Ability to work as part of a team
– Some publications in peer reviewed journals desirable.
