About this role
The Ashmolean Museum, home to the internationally recognised Heberden Coin Room, offers an opportunity to contribute to CHRYSOS+, a research project exploring wealth transfer in the ancient world. You will work closely with the Principal Investigator to support the development of a structured, interdisciplinary research framework.
This is a fixed‑term (research project) post for 12 months, working part‑time for 18.75 hours per week. The anticipated working pattern will be agreed with the line manager and may include up to four days of remote working.
Responsibilities
* Consolidate and standardise numismatic datasets.
* Review archaeological and textual sources.
* Support the integration of scientific analyses of coinage.
* Contribute to digital research tools, prepare research outputs, and engage with project partners and academic audiences.
Qualifications & Experience
* Hold, or be close to completing by summer 2026, a master’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Classics, Ancient History, or Archaeology.
* Have knowledge of ancient coinage and related sources.
* Have experience working with structured data and demonstrate strong analytical and organisational skills.
* Exhibit excellent attention to detail and communication skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team.
* Familiarity with numismatics, museum collections, or digital research methods is advantageous.
Benefits
* An excellent contributory pension scheme
* 38 days of annual leave
* A comprehensive range of childcare services
* Family leave schemes
* Cycle loan scheme
* Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
Diversity
The University of Oxford’s staff and students come from all over the world, and they proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, and the university ensures that recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible.
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