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Unleash your curatorial creativity with the British Museum on the Nile Valley Bioarchaeology Collection
Overview
Salary £35165
Location Bloomsbury
Expires Expires at anytime
Working at the British Museum, a leading visitor attraction since 1753 with collections spanning millions of years of human history, is an extraordinary opportunity. This role specifically works with the Nile Valley Bioarchaeology Collection, which supports the Museum's masterplan and strategies via in-depth documentation and public accessibility.
Role Summary:
- Document and analyze bioarchaeological collections and human skeletal remains recently donated by Sudan's National Corporation for Antiquities and Museums;
- Improve the collection's accessibility via digital platforms;
Role Requirements:
- MSc (or equivalent) in Human Osteology, Biological Anthropology, or Bioarchaeology;
- Expertise in human skeletal and dental identification;
- Knowledge of ethical standards associated with the curation of human remains;
- Experience working with relevant collections, documentation, and museum databases;
Application Process Details:
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, with only limited roles meeting the eligibility for sponsorship;
- You will enjoy benefits like generous annual leave allowance, pension scheme, free entry to various museums and exhibitions, loans for travel/bicycle/rent, professional/personal development opportunities, and discounts on food and gifts in the museum shop;
The British Museum, founded in 1753, is a leading visitor attraction with a remarkable collection spanning over two million years of human history and culture. Our world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. We also hold an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years.
The role of Project Curator: Nile Valley Bioarchaeology Collection involves documenting and making publicly accessible the Nile Valley bioarchaeological collection, in support of the Museum’s Masterplan, the Museum Operating Plan and all relevant Museum strategies. This includes improving their accessibility via the Museum’s digital online platforms and the recording and preliminary analysis of human skeletal remains recently donated by Sudan’s National Corporation for Antiquities and Museums.
Job requirements include an MSc (or equivalent) in Human osteology, biological anthropology or bioarchaeology, experience of documentation, expertise in human skeletal and dental identification, knowledge of ethical standards associated with the curation of human remains, and some experience of working with relevant collections, museum documentation and museum databases.
Benefits include a generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays, membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme, free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions, participation in private and public Museum activities, interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans, professional and personal development opportunities, and discounts on food and gift shop purchases.
Please note that we have a legal responsibility to ensure that employees have the right to work in the UK. If you currently do not hold the right to work in the UK, we can only sponsor a limited number of roles that meet eligibility criteria. For more information, please visit the government's website.
