Studentship in Archaeology with the British Museum
PhD CDP Studentship in Archaeology with the British Museum
University of Reading - Archaeology/SAGES and the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities in the British Museum
Qualification Type:
PhD
Location:
Reading
Funding for:
EU Students, International Students, Self-funded Students, UK Students
Funding amount:
Fully funded Studentship for 45 months (3.75 years) with scope to extend to 4 years, plus a stipend of £17,612 per annum
Hours:
Full Time, Part Time
Placed On:
2nd March 2022
Closes:
29th April 2022
Reference:
GS22-014
Project title: Complex figures: Writing the chemical, archaeological and collecting biographies of 1st century AD Roman copper-alloy figurines
Department/School: Archaeology/SAGES and the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities in the British Museum
Supervisors: Hella Eckardt and Pete Bray (University of Reading) and Ross Thomas and Frederik Rademakers (British Museum)
Project Overview: This funded PhD project (an Arts and Humanities Research Council Collaborative Doctoral Partnership between the British Museum and the University of Reading) will focus on ca. 100 Roman copper-alloy figures now curated in the British Museum by the Department of Greece and Rome. It combines two aims - to establish findspot provenance by analysing volcanic particles and to integrate metallurgical analysis with iconographic and historical study of figurines that throw new light on religious and cultural practices in 1st century Italy. Of c. 1800 Roman copper-alloy figurines in the BM Greece and Rome Dept, 68% have no confirmed findspot. Half of the collection were acquired between 1750 and 1869 from just ten collectors, all of whom are known to have bought objects from the Naples region. It is therefore likely that most of the items are from the 'cities of Vesuvius'. Since volcanic particles are adhering to the surface of many of these metal objects, we have an unprecedented opportunity to establish their provenance. We will focus on figurines of varying quality, contrasting Egyptian and Eastern deities with traditional Roman gods and mythological figures.
Eligibility:
* This studentship is open to both Home and International applicants.
* Applicants must be able to demonstrate an interest in the museum sector.
* As a collaborative award, students will be expected to spend time at both the University and the British Museum
Qualifications:
Candidates are required to have a Masters degree in Archaeology or Archaeological Science (ideally with Distinction) or demonstrate equivalent experience in a professional setting. Applicants about to complete their Masters will be considered. Prior experience of Roman Archaeology, artefact studies and/or scientific analysis is desirable. We particularly welcome applicants who self-identify as being from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME/Global Majority) background.
Funding Details:
* Full-time (or Part-time equivalent) Fully funded Studentship for 45 months (3.75 years) with scope to extend to 4 years
* The award covers tuition fees at the UKRI home rate, (International candidates are welcome to apply, however they would be required to fund the difference between Home UK and International tuition fees)
* Plus a Stipend of £17,612 pa.
How to apply:
By 29.4.2022 applicants are required to submit to Elizabeth Wyeth (Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!<mailto:Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!>)
1. A CV with details of academic qualifications
2. A covering letter (maximum two-page) conveying your motivation and enthusiasm for the project, and demonstrating your suitability. The covering letter should: a) set out clearly how your previous experience qualifies you for this role; b) how you would shape the project to meet your particular interests and expertise and c) how the project fits into your career plans and ambitions.
Application Deadline: 29.4.2022
Further Enquiries:
Please note that, where a candidate is successful in being awarded funding, this will be confirmed via a formal studentship award letter; this will be provided separately from any Offer of Admission and will be subject to standard checks for eligibility and other criteria.
For further details please contact Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!<mailto:Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!>
University of Reading - Archaeology/SAGES and the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities in the British Museum
Qualification Type:
PhD
Location:
Reading
Funding for:
EU Students, International Students, Self-funded Students, UK Students
Funding amount:
Fully funded Studentship for 45 months (3.75 years) with scope to extend to 4 years, plus a stipend of £17,612 per annum
Hours:
Full Time, Part Time
Placed On:
2nd March 2022
Closes:
29th April 2022
Reference:
GS22-014
Project title: Complex figures: Writing the chemical, archaeological and collecting biographies of 1st century AD Roman copper-alloy figurines
Department/School: Archaeology/SAGES and the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities in the British Museum
Supervisors: Hella Eckardt and Pete Bray (University of Reading) and Ross Thomas and Frederik Rademakers (British Museum)
Project Overview: This funded PhD project (an Arts and Humanities Research Council Collaborative Doctoral Partnership between the British Museum and the University of Reading) will focus on ca. 100 Roman copper-alloy figures now curated in the British Museum by the Department of Greece and Rome. It combines two aims - to establish findspot provenance by analysing volcanic particles and to integrate metallurgical analysis with iconographic and historical study of figurines that throw new light on religious and cultural practices in 1st century Italy. Of c. 1800 Roman copper-alloy figurines in the BM Greece and Rome Dept, 68% have no confirmed findspot. Half of the collection were acquired between 1750 and 1869 from just ten collectors, all of whom are known to have bought objects from the Naples region. It is therefore likely that most of the items are from the 'cities of Vesuvius'. Since volcanic particles are adhering to the surface of many of these metal objects, we have an unprecedented opportunity to establish their provenance. We will focus on figurines of varying quality, contrasting Egyptian and Eastern deities with traditional Roman gods and mythological figures.
Eligibility:
* This studentship is open to both Home and International applicants.
* Applicants must be able to demonstrate an interest in the museum sector.
* As a collaborative award, students will be expected to spend time at both the University and the British Museum
Qualifications:
Candidates are required to have a Masters degree in Archaeology or Archaeological Science (ideally with Distinction) or demonstrate equivalent experience in a professional setting. Applicants about to complete their Masters will be considered. Prior experience of Roman Archaeology, artefact studies and/or scientific analysis is desirable. We particularly welcome applicants who self-identify as being from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME/Global Majority) background.
Funding Details:
* Full-time (or Part-time equivalent) Fully funded Studentship for 45 months (3.75 years) with scope to extend to 4 years
* The award covers tuition fees at the UKRI home rate, (International candidates are welcome to apply, however they would be required to fund the difference between Home UK and International tuition fees)
* Plus a Stipend of £17,612 pa.
How to apply:
By 29.4.2022 applicants are required to submit to Elizabeth Wyeth (Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!<mailto:Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!>)
1. A CV with details of academic qualifications
2. A covering letter (maximum two-page) conveying your motivation and enthusiasm for the project, and demonstrating your suitability. The covering letter should: a) set out clearly how your previous experience qualifies you for this role; b) how you would shape the project to meet your particular interests and expertise and c) how the project fits into your career plans and ambitions.
Application Deadline: 29.4.2022
Further Enquiries:
Please note that, where a candidate is successful in being awarded funding, this will be confirmed via a formal studentship award letter; this will be provided separately from any Offer of Admission and will be subject to standard checks for eligibility and other criteria.
For further details please contact Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!<mailto:Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!>