Research Associate: Graham Reynolds Curatorial Fellowship in British Art (Fixed Term)

As the principal museum of the University of Cambridge and the largest cultural venue in the region, The Fitzwilliam Museum acts as a crucial bridge between the University, the City and the rest of the world, and has an international reputation for extraordinary research, world class exhibitions, award-winning public programmes and significant collections spanning many cultures and centuries. The Hamilton Kerr Institute (HKI) is a sub-department of the museum and is one of the world's leading centres for teaching and research in paintings conservation and heritage science.

The Fitzwilliam Museum holds an important collection of British art, across paintings, drawings, prints, miniature, sculpture, decorative arts and books, spanning the Medieval era through the present day. This is an exciting opportunity for an early career researcher to be develop their curatorial practice around British Art (1700-1950). The post holder will have the opportunity to build partnerships in the University of Cambridge and beyond, and participating in research networks such as the Collections-Connections-Communities initiative. We particularly encourage applicants who will seek to bring new perspectives to these collections, including from under-represented audiences and considering collection histories.

The post holder will gain skills and experience in all aspects of curatorial work and museological practice, including temporary displays and exhibitions, communication skills and public programming, and collaborating. They will support the Senior Curator, Prints & Drawings, including with collections enquiries and access, and work with other curators, collections management staff, photographers, the documentation team, conservators, scientists, learning staff and other colleagues across the Museum and the wider University.

The post holder will have keen interest in aspects of British art, and preferably some knowledge or experience of working in a museum, library or archive. They will be adept at working independently and as part of a team, with excellent IT and digital skills.

In return we offer an encouraging and supportive environment, generous holiday allowance, an attractive pension scheme and many employee benefits such as a shopping discounts scheme. 

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 36 months. The three-year fellowship is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Thomson Collection at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), and the fellow with have the opportunity for annual placements at the AGO in Toronto, a national museum within a major multicultural city.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements. 

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above.

Closing date for applications: 13th July 2025

Interviews for the role will be held: w/c 28th July 2025

Please quote reference DA46437 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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