CHRYSOS+ Project - Research Assistant

CHRYSOS+ Project - Research Assistant

Gardens, Libraries, and Museums (GLAM), University of Oxford Closing date: Fri, 22 May 2026

Artform: Museums
Role: Research
Contract: Temporary
South East

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Job Summary

Ashmolean Museum is looking for a Research Assistant who will work on our CHRYSOS+ Research Project.

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
  • Location:
    South East
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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.