Horsepower Metal Postdoctoral Researcher
British Museum
Horsepower Metal Postdoctoral Researcher
Scientific Research
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Fixed term (until 30 September 2028)
£33,803 per annum/ pro rata
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Wednesday 31 July 2024About the role:
The role will focus on the scientific examination and analysis of metal objects in line with the aims of the Horsepower project and to take a role in the preparation of publications and project outreach. Horsepower is ERC-UKRI co-funded project to examine the rise of early states in China and Mongolia through the flow of horses and metals. This is a six-year ten-million-euro synergy project between the University of Oxford, University of Toulouse France, Leibniz Institute of Archaeology Germany and BM, starting from May 2023. BM is responsible for chemical and isotopic chemistry of the bronze objects from both museum collections and excavations, as well as chronological reconstruction for the whole project.Key areas of responsibility:
About you:
About the British Museum:
Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our virtual gallery.The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:
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£33803 per year
Bloomsbury, Central London
Sun, 07 Jul 2024 06:15:54 GMT
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