Join the Ashmolean Museum's internationally renowned Heberden Coin Room and contribute to an exciting three-year research project exploring the monetary economy of ancient Syracuse during the Classical and Hellenistic periods.
Working alongside leading researchers at the Ashmolean Museum and the University of Oxford, you will help advance understanding of the role of small silver and bronze coinage in the political, economic and social history of Sicily. You will undertake original research leading to a major monograph, peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. Your work will involve developing a comprehensive corpus of Syracuse's small silver and bronze coinage, analysing literary, epigraphic and archaeological evidence, and applying quantitative and digital research methods. You will collaborate with researchers across the DIEGEST Project, the Centre for the Study of Ancient Documents and international partners, contributing to innovative research in numismatics and monetary history.
This is a full-time, fixed-term post for 36 months.
About You
You will hold, or be close to completing, a PhD/DPhil in a relevant discipline and possess specialist knowledge of ancient numismatics. You will have working knowledge of ancient Greek and Latin, experience of conducting independent research, and the ability to publish and present your work to academic audiences. You will be confident using digital research tools and methods, with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to contribute to collaborative research projects.
Experience of die studies, working with original ancient numismatic material, nomisma.org standards, or relevant modern languages would be an advantage.
What We Offer
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
- 38 days of annual leave
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Family leave schemes
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
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 at recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Oxford employer: Ashmolean Museum, Oxford
The Ashmolean Museum is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Oxford, where creativity and culture thrive. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have opportunities to lead impactful philanthropic initiatives while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference through art and heritage, and be part of a prestigious institution that values collaboration and innovation.
