Curator of Roman Coins, Gardens, Libraries, and Museums (GLAM), University of Oxford

About the role

Reporting to the Deputy Keeper of the Heberden Coin Room, you will look after the Ashmolean Museum's c. 110,000 Roman Republican, Roman Imperial and Iron Age coins. You will, in particular, drive the digitisation of the coins under your care and oversee the rehousing of the reserve collections.

You will use your research time, including sabbaticals, to conduct world class research in the area of Roman numismatics. Furthermore, you will give 16 hours per year of lectures on Roman Coinage for the Faculty of Classics, teach the subject to Oxford undergraduates and graduates and supervise doctoral students.

This is a permanent, full-time position, working 37.5 hours per week. The role currently supports working from home for up to two days per week on average.

This position is subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service check. This role will also involve some lone working and travel outside of Europe or North America on University Business.

About You

You have a doctorate in Roman numismatics, a record of publications and extensive experience working with coins in a museum environment.

You have experience lecturing and teach Roman numismatics at both graduate and undergraduate levels but you can also address general audiences.

You have excellent general IT skills and know how to use numismatic databases.

How to apply

The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Volker Heuchert, Deputy Keeper of the Heberden Coin Room, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (mailto:[email protected] - [email protected]). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department (mailto:[email protected] - [email protected]).

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (GMT) on Friday 10 January 2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 6 February 2025.