Location: Egypt Exploration Society, Oxford and London
The Egypt Exploration Society is seeking a self‑motivated and well‑organised individual for the role of Curator to manage its papyri and cartonnage collections. This is a unique opportunity to realise the full potential of these internationally significant collections and they will work across both Oxford, initially, and eventually, London playing a fundamental role in the foundation of the Grenfell and Hunt Papyrology Centre.
The successful applicant will be qualified to a minimum of doctorate level, or in the final stages of submitting, with experience of handling fragile organic materials, such as unmounted papyrus fragments, and a proven ability to work remotely and as part of a small team. Conservation training will be provided, if the right candidate requires it.
Reports to: Collections Manager
Salary: £33,400 per annum
Contract: FT, five-year fixed term (with the possibility of extension)
Location: The Papyrology Rooms, Art, Archaeology and Ancient World Library, Oxford, 1 St John St, Oxford OX1 2LG and the Ioannou Centre for Classical and Byzantine Studies / The Egypt Exploration Society, 3 Doughty Mews, London, WC1N 2PG*
Start date: April 2027
* The Curator will be expected to work primarily from Oxford until the Grenfell and Hunt Papyrology Centre opens in 2028 when the place of work will switch to London.
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