Exhibition Research Assistant

7 days ago


South Kensington, United Kingdom Victoria and Albert Museum Full time

**Context**

We are looking for an Exhibition Research Assistant to work on a proposed exhibition that focuses on Britain over a fixed historic period, tracing the emergence of a number of Black British music genres and sub-genres.
This temporary role, working closely with the Exhibition Curator within the Performance, Furniture, Textiles & Fashion department, will also require collaboration with other departments across the museum and external partners.
This is a unique opportunity to play a prominent role in the delivery of a major interdisciplinary and immersive exhibition and gain experience in a large museum.

**Main Purpose**

Supporting the Exhibition Curator in the development and delivery of the exhibition and accompanying publication, including undertaking research and supporting the exhibition administratively.

**Key dates**:

- **Application closing date: 15 February at 23:59.**:

- **Interviews: 23 February/2 March (provisional)**:

- **Start Date: 3 April



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