Research Assistant (Fixed Term)

As the principal museum of the University of Cambridge and the largest cultural venue in the region, The Fitzwilliam Museum acts as a crucial bridge between the University, the City and the rest of the world, and has an international reputation for extraordinary research, world class exhibitions, award-winning public programmes and significant collections spanning many cultures and centuries. The Hamilton Kerr Institute (HKI) is one of the world's leading centres for teaching and research in conservation and heritage science.

Our exhibitions, displays and permanent galleries are where the Museum meets its audiences directly. They are integral to how the Fitzwilliam delivers on its mission and are a core output of its research activities, often involving collaboration with researchers from the wider University and beyond. The ambitious and innovative programme of exhibitions and displays are designed to transform and enhance the visitors' experience and engagement with the collections.

We are seeking a Research Assistant with the skills and pragmatism to assist curators in the development of major exhibitions and displays at the Fitzwilliam Museum in 2023 and 2024.

As part of the Exhibitions and Major Display Projects team, the Research Assistant will undertake a range of research tasks on selected exhibitions and displays as directed by the Head of Exhibitions and Major Display projects and the exhibition curators, often working independently to drive forward exhibition research, securing loans and preparation of the exhibition book and interpretation.  We are seeking someone with strong research skills who has experience of working in a gallery/ museum context, specifically on loan-based exhibitions.  Someone who has well-developed communication skills who is a collaborative team member.

In return we offer an encouraging and supportive environment, an attractive pension scheme and many employee benefits such as a shopping discounts scheme.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 October 2025 in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

Interviews for the role will be held on 7 and 8 March 2024 at The Fitzwilliam Museum.

Please quote reference DA43144 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

At the Fitzwilliam Museum, we pledge to champion equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and accessibility and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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