Closes 07/20/26

Curator: Early South Asia

The British Museum

United Kingdom

Full Time

Museums & Historical Societies

Salary

We are seeking an ambitious and knowledgeable Curator: Early South Asia to play a key role in researching, developing and sharing one of the most significant collections of South Asian heritage in the world.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a curator, researcher or museum professional with a specialist interest in the archaeology, art and material culture of South Asia to help make internationally important collections accessible to diverse audiences through research, display, publication and public engagement.

As Curator: Early South Asia, you will be responsible for the care, development, research and interpretation of collections spanning ancient to medieval South Asia, including material from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and parts of Afghanistan. Collections include archaeological assemblages, Indus Valley Civilisation material, Buddhist reliquaries, Amaravati sculpture and early Sri Lankan bronze and stone sculpture. You will collaborate with leading scholars and museum professionals and contribute to new interpretations of South Asia’s rich cultural heritage.

Salary: £36,396/year; ~$48,584.29/year

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