National Museum Directors' Council (NMDC)
Assistant Curator for Ancient Egypt and Sudan
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Location:
Oxford (OX1 2PH)
Category
Curatorial
Salary
£39,424 - £47,779 per annum
Contract Type
Contract Contract
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Full time
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Assistant Curator for Ancient Egypt and Sudan
About The Role
You will lead exciting collections, research, digitisation and exhibition projects, working with colleagues across the Museum to improve access, interpretation and public engagement.
You will take responsibility for researching, documenting and developing the collections, contribute to exhibitions and gallery redisplays, publish original research, build partnerships, and provide expert advice to researchers, students and visitors. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting contribution to our internationally renowned Antiquities collection.
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This is a full-time, fixed-term post for 3 years.
Due to the nature of this post, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a satisfactory Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
About You
You will have postgraduate qualifications in Egyptology, Egyptian archaeology or a closely related subject, together with substantial museum or archaeological collections experience.
You will bring specialist knowledge of the archaeology and material culture of ancient Egypt and/or Sudan, excellent research and communication skills, and experience of managing complex projects.
You will be confident working independently, collaborating with a wide range of colleagues and partners, and sharing your expertise with academic and public audiences.
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How to apply
You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting evidence form using the attached template as part of your online application. Your supporting evidence form should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.
Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Monday 14 September 2026 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Friday 2 October.
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