CHRYSOS+ Project - Research Assistant
Gardens, Libraries, and Museums (GLAM), University of Oxford Closing date: Fri, 22 May 2026
- Part time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
About the role
The Ashmolean Museum, home to the internationally recognised Heberden Coin Room, offers an opportunity to contribute to CHRYSOS+, a research project exploring wealth transfer in the ancient world. You will work closely with the Principal Investigator to support the development of a structured, interdisciplinary research framework.
You will help consolidate and standardise numismatic datasets, review archaeological and textual sources, and support the integration of scientific analyses of coinage. The role includes contributing to digital research tools, preparing research outputs, and engaging with project partners and academic audiences.
This is a fixed-term (research project) post for 12 months, working part-time for 18.75 hours per week. The anticipated working pattern will be agreed with the line manager and includes up to four days of remote working.
Job Requirements
About You
You will hold, or be close to completing by summer 2026, a master's degree in a relevant discipline such as Classics, Ancient History, or Archaeology, and have knowledge of ancient coinage and related sources. You will have experience working with structured data and demonstrate strong analytical and organisational skills.
You will have excellent attention to detail and communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a research team. Familiarity with numismatics, museum collections, or digital research methods would be advantageous.
Job Overview
- Job Title: CHRYSOS+ Project - Research Assistant
- Salary: £30k-£40k (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Museums
- Role: Research
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing date: Fri, 22 May 2026
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Location:
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Job: CHRYSOS+ Project - Research Assistant
Job: CHRYSOS+ Project - Research Assistant
Organisation: Gardens, Libraries, and Museums (GLAM), University of Oxford
Postcode: OX1 2PH
How to Apply
How to apply
You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.
Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Friday 22 May 2026 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on 4 June 2026.
- Contact name: Giselle Lee
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Gardens, Libraries, and Museums (GLAM), University of Oxford
Oxford University’s Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM) house some of the world's most significant collections. They provide important places of scholarly enquiry and serve as the front door to the wealth of knowledge and research generated at Oxford, welcoming over 3 million visitors each year. We form one of the greatest concentrations of university collections in the world.