Location
Cromwell Road, London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£41,000 per annum

About the Role
The Victoria and Albert Museum is seeking a Research Fellow specializing in Library Provenance. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the understanding and documentation of the history and ownership of books within the museum's collections. You will engage in detailed research, collaborate with curators and librarians, and help enhance the museum’s cataloguing and interpretation of provenance information. This position is ideal for a motivated researcher with a passion for book history and archival studies, looking to make a significant impact within a leading cultural institution.

Experience
Proven experience in provenance research, book history, or a related field is essential. Experience working with library or museum collections is highly desirable.

About you
You are a detail-oriented researcher with strong analytical skills and a passion for historical investigation. You have excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. A commitment to advancing knowledge in the field of library provenance is key.

Qualifications
A relevant postgraduate qualification (such as a PhD or MA) in history, library studies, archival science, or a related discipline is required.