Research Assistant

Salary range: £27,929 - £32,348 Closing date: 8 January 2023 Download the job pack

Fixed Term Contract until 31st October 2024

Temporary exhibitions 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, energy and pragmatism to assist curators in the development of a series of major exhibitions 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 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.

Closing date for applications: 8th January 2023

Interview Date: 27th January 2023

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.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Charlotte Burns: cmb255@cam.ac.uk

If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact HR@Fitzwilliam.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference DA34535 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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