Job opportunities
Thank you for your interest in working at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
Collections Assistant in Anthropology (Full Time, Fixed Term)
Closing date: 12 April 2026
Salary: £27,319 - £31,236
The Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology seeks to appoint a Collections Assistant to to support the care of and access to the anthropological collections we care for. The responsibilities of the successful candidate will be wide-ranging, including working with the Collections Manager in Anthropology with day-to-day management and care of artefacts, responding to research enquiries and facilitating research visits to the collections. The post-holder will also support the Museum's programme of international loans, assist with administration and correspondence as well as the consignment, couriering and installation of artefacts in borrowing institutions.
Find out more and apply via the University of Cambridge’s job opportunities website
Post Sixth Form Museum Experience Internship
Closing date: 8am on 11 May 2026
Hourly rate: £12.71 an hour
Are you currently taking your A Levels or equivalent? Looking for a paid role this summer while you wait for your results? Interested in learning about what it’s like to work behind-the-scenes in a museum?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated A Level student to take part in a Museum Experience Internship at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. Part of the University of Cambridge, we care for around one million artefacts covering nearly two million years of human history and world cultures.
This internship is a unique opportunity to gain meaningful and valuable experience of a range of jobs in the museum sector, from greeting visitors and assisting museum learning teams, to researching objects and writing labels. You will develop a range of CV building skills, helping to prepare you for your future career.
Visit the University of Cambridge Museums' website to find out more about this internship and how to apply.
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