About Position/Job
The University of Liverpool invites applications for a Project Curator to join the Libraries, Museums, Galleries Directorate, Cultural Heritage Team. This part-time, fixed-term position supports the AHRC RICHeS project: Reconstructing the Ancient Past: Digital Access and Visibility of the Garstang Distributed Collection. The successful candidate will manage accessioning of finds from John Garstang’s excavations, facilitate research visits, and work with the project archivist to ensure standardised metadata and enhanced collection accessibility. The role contributes to digital humanities, archaeology, and museum studies, highlighting the historical significance of Garstang’s distributed collection from Egypt, Sudan, Anatolia, and the southern Levant. This position combines curatorial expertise, archival research, and project management, providing an exciting opportunity to enhance global access to a unique archaeological collection while addressing colonial acquisition practices.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Project Curator
- Institution: University of Liverpool
- Department: Directorate of Education / Library, Museums and Galleries / Department of Museums and Galleries
- Research Field: Archaeology, Museum Studies, Cultural Heritage
- Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Number of Posts: 1
- Job Type: Part-Time, Fixed-Term
- Start Date (Anticipated): February 2026
- Working Hours: Part-Time
- Salary Range: £33,951 to £38,784 per annum
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
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Research Area
- Archaeology of the Ancient Near East
- Museum curation and collection management
- Digital humanities and metadata standardisation
- Archival research and provenance studies
- Public engagement with cultural heritage
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Degree or PhD in Archaeology, Museum Studies, or related discipline
- Experience in collection management and curatorial practice
- Knowledge of digital humanities tools and metadata standards
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with archaeological archives and distributed collections
- Skills in facilitating research access and academic collaborations
- Familiarity with historical excavation practices and colonial provenance
Key Responsibilities
- Support accessioning and cataloguing of the Garstang collection items
- Facilitate research visits and handle enquiries
- Collaborate with the project archivist to create standardised metadata
- Contribute to digital accessibility and visibility of the collection
- Support project objectives addressing distributed collections and historical provenance
Application Process
How to Apply: Applications must be submitted online via the University of Liverpool job portal. Ensure all required documents are included.
Required Documents:
- CV
- Cover letter highlighting relevant experience
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates
- References (if applicable)
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 16 December 2025
- Deadline: 12 January 2026, 23:30
- Interview Date: 30 January 2026 (subject to change)
Useful Links
- Institution Website: University of Liverpool
- Official Notification Link: click here
- Apply now: University of Liverpool Application Portal
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