job: Research Associate, AHRC Project: Ancient Greece and Rome at the Fitzwilliam Museum

The Fitzwilliam Museum, the principal museum of the University of Cambridge is engaged in a radical re-display of its main Greek and Roman gallery. Underpinning this re-display is a joint research project with the Faculty of Classics, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council. The principal aim is to link university based research into classical art and culture with museum centred investigation and display.

A Research Associate is required to join the Project team of Museum curators, conservators and University academics. Throughout the three years he or she will engage in research focused on the Fitzwilliam collection, as well as assisting in the preparation and installation of the new display, contributing to the associated educational programme and the wider dissemination of research results. In the first year, the position will be largely based in the Museum; in years two and three, it will be divided between the Museum and the Faculty of Classics.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a leading museum collection. The successful applicant will have a Phd or be of post-doctoral standing in Classics or a relevant field of Classical studies. He or she will also have a good understanding of current research directions in Classical Art and Archaeology. Experience and interest in museum work is highly desirable, as is a high degree of IT literacy.

Unestablished post (Grade 7)
Salary range £25,888 - £33,780 per annum
Tenure is limited to the three years for which AHRC funds are available.

Closing date for applications: 31 August 2008
Planned interview date: Week starting 8 September 2008
Start date: 1 October or as soon as possible thereafter

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