Project Curator – UK Palaeolithic Project
The stone tool collections held by the Ashmolean Museum, the Museum of Natural History and Pitt Rivers Museum are vast, comprehensive and of considerable research value – put together they are one of the most significant lithic collections in the UK. This project will focus on the British Palaeolithic – this is the greatest strength of the lithic collections and also sits well with the amazing Pleistocene faunal collections in the Museum of Natural History.
This is a full‑time, fixed‑term post for 36 months. The post could be fully on‑site or hybrid (up to two days a week working from home).
Due to the nature of this post, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a satisfactory Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
About You
* Undergraduate degree with a substantial Archaeology component.
* Experience of identifying and classifying prehistoric lithic artefacts.
* Track record of collections‑focused museum work, including photographing museum objects and using collections management systems (CMSs) such as Axiell EMu or MuseumPlus.
* Experience of using a structured light scanner to make 3D scans would be desirable but is not essential.
What We Offer
* 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.
More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits.
Diversity
Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family‑friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team.
How to Apply
You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.
Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Friday 8 May 2026 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on 4 June 2026.
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