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Exciting opportunity to contribute to child-centered collections research at the world-renowned V&A Museum
Overview
Salary No salary declared 😔
Location Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, London
Expires Expires at anytime
The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is an internationally renowned institution celebrating art and design with collections unrivalled in their scope and diversity. This is your chance to join an organisation that has experienced unprecedented growth, with a far-reaching impact and a broad client base across the nation.
Role Summary:
- Contribute to live research projects
- Gain experience with collections, curatorial methods, and inclusive practice
- Support Young V&A’s ongoing development of child-centred collections research.
Role Requirements:
- Must be a PhD student
- A keen interest in early-career research, child-centered methodologies, and museum collections is required
Application Process Details:
- Applications close on Friday 30 May 2025
- Interviews will be held on 05 June & 12 June
The Role The V&A is pleased to announce a new doctoral placement opportunity for the 2025–2026 academic year. Applications close on Friday 30 May 2025. 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 offer PhD students the chance to contribute to live research projects while gaining experience with collections, curatorial methods, and inclusive practice. This placement will support Young V&A’s ongoing development of child-centred collections research. Building on the co-working methodologies used in the creation of the Young V&A galleries, the researcher will explore new ways for children’s voices and perspectives to inform research into objects in the collection, both on and off display.
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 Interviews: 05 June & 12 June. Applications close on Friday 30 May 2025. This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in 15 days at 23:59 BST.
