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Exciting PhD Placement at the V&A Museum with an opportunity to work on a contemporary music archive
Overview
Salary No salary declared 😔
Location Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, London
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
The V&A (Victoria & Albert Museum) is a renowned institution with a global reputation for its commitment to art and design. This opportunity lets you be part of the time-honored tradition of the V&A which has experienced rapid growth in the recent years, further amplifying its prominence in the arts culture.
Role Summary
- Contribute to museum’s live research projects.
- Gain first-hand experience with archives, cataloguing, and conservation methods.
- Work specifically on the cataloguing and preservation of a contemporary paper-based music archive.
Role Requirements
- Must be a PhD student.
- Unpaid full-time PhD placement.
- Located at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, London.
Application Process Details
- Application deadline: Friday 30th May 2025.
- Interview dates: 5th, 6th, 12th or 13th June.
The Role The V&A is pleased to announce a new doctoral placement opportunity for the 2025–2026 academic year. As part of our commitment to supporting early-career researchers, the V&A offers a range of doctoral placements designed in collaboration with museum staff. These placements provide PhD students the opportunity to contribute to live research projects while gaining hands-on experience with archives, cataloguing, and conservation practices.
This placement will focus on the cataloguing and preservation of a contemporary paper-based music archive acquired by the V&A in 2019. Documenting the professional career of a prominent British artist, the archive includes photographs, posters, scrapbooks, project files, correspondence, tour materials, administrative papers, and promotional items.
The Company The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.
Application Details Applications close on Friday 30 May 2025. Interviews: 5th, 6th, 12th or 13th June.
Please note that this is an unpaid PhD placement and is located at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, London. This is a temporary, full-time position.
