Research Officer in Numismatics at 80%
- 05 November 2026
- 80%
- Permanent position
- Genève
About the job
The Museum of Art and History (MAH) is a dynamic institution, rich in numerous skills, shaping its future. Its bold museal project explores new ways to bring the collection to life and welcome the public. It reinvents itself in a multifrequency mode as a dynamic cultural hub and a think tank to remain always contemporary. To complete its Conservation & Enhancement team, the MAH is looking for a:
Research Officer in Numismatics at 80%
Your mission and responsibilities
- Contribute to defining the scientific objectives related to numismatic collections, in close collaboration with the responsible curator.
- Carry out activities related to the heritage mission on collections of ancient coins and coin finds.
- Conduct research, develop programmes, and ensure their planning and coordination in the field of numismatics.
- Maintain and develop relationships with other heritage institutions in Switzerland and abroad, as well as a professional network.
- Lead and coordinate research projects and/or programmes, notably cross-cutting and transdisciplinary, related to the assigned area of expertise.
- Write scientific publications, nationally and internationally, on collections within your speciality.
- Propose relevant enhancements (acquisitions, donations, bequests) to your supervisor and prepare the related dossiers.
- For collections within your speciality, maintain relationships with donors and lenders and develop relations with potential donors/lenders; contribute to the follow-up of relationships with institutions and private partners who have deposited works at the MAH.
- Contribute to the production of MAH publications and produce scientific, educational, or institutional promotional documents, printed or electronic.
Your profile
- Doctorate in humanities, preferably with a specialisation in numismatics.
- Proven experience (at least five years) in managing, studying, or handling works from heritage numismatic collections.
- Experience in designing, developing, and conducting research projects in ancient numismatics and/or coin finds from the Rhone basin, demonstrated by reference publications.
- Excellent knowledge of provenance research and mastery of the ethical principles underpinning it.
- Good knowledge of Geneva history and the history of money and its progressive dematerialisation throughout history.
- Strong interest in social history, experimental approaches, and disciplinary cross-fertilisation.
- Experience in drafting and submitting research projects to competitive calls, as well as good knowledge of national and international research funding institutions.
- Perfect command of IT tools allowing the use of databases and good practice of the MuseumPlus inventory software.
- Excellent writing skills in French and good command of English. Knowledge of German and/or Italian is an asset.
- Broad and solid professional network, particularly in the academic field, at national and international levels.
- Organisational skills, thoroughness, and methodical mindset.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: ability to unite and ease in contacts.
As part of its gender equality policy, the City of Geneva wishes to promote diversity in all administrative services. Female applications are therefore particularly encouraged for this position.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 04.01.2027
Start date: To be agreed
Job classification: Class M of the salary scale
Application file
The application file must contain the following elements: cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (available for download on our website); copies of diplomas and work certificates; recent photo (passport format).
In its commitment to combat unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.
Application follow-up
In the City of Geneva, the recruitment process is decentralised. This means that each service or department is responsible for following up applications for the positions it offers. An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to candidates.
Employment conditions
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential zone and hold a valid work permit or authorisation..
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi
- Contribute to defining the scientific objectives related to numismatic collections, in close collaboration with the responsible curator.
- Carry out activities related to the heritage mission on collections of ancient coins and coin finds.
- Conduct research, develop programmes, and ensure their planning and coordination in the field of numismatics.
- Maintain and develop relationships with other heritage institutions in Switzerland and abroad, as well as a professional network.
- Lead and coordinate research projects and/or programmes, notably cross-cutting and transdisciplinary, related to the assigned area of expertise.
- Write scientific publications, nationally and internationally, on collections within your speciality.
- Propose relevant enhancements (acquisitions, donations, bequests) to your supervisor and prepare the related dossiers.
- For collections within your speciality, maintain relationships with donors and lenders and develop relations with potential donors/lenders; contribute to the follow-up of relationships with institutions and private partners who have deposited works at the MAH.
- Contribute to the production of MAH publications and produce scientific, educational, or institutional promotional documents, printed or electronic.
Your profile
- Doctorate in humanities, preferably with a specialisation in numismatics.
- Proven experience (at least five years) in managing, studying, or handling works from heritage numismatic collections.
- Experience in designing, developing, and conducting research projects in ancient numismatics and/or coin finds from the Rhone basin, demonstrated by reference publications.
- Excellent knowledge of provenance research and mastery of the ethical principles underpinning it.
- Good knowledge of Geneva history and the history of money and its progressive dematerialisation throughout history.
- Strong interest in social history, experimental approaches, and disciplinary cross-fertilisation.
- Experience in drafting and submitting research projects to competitive calls, as well as good knowledge of national and international research funding institutions.
- Perfect command of IT tools allowing the use of databases and good practice of the MuseumPlus inventory software.
- Excellent writing skills in French and good command of English. Knowledge of German and/or Italian is an asset.
- Broad and solid professional network, particularly in the academic field, at national and international levels.
- Organisational skills, thoroughness, and methodical mindset.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: ability to unite and ease in contacts.
As part of its gender equality policy, the City of Geneva wishes to promote diversity in all administrative services. Female applications are therefore particularly encouraged for this position.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 04.01.2027
Start date: To be agreed
Job classification: Class M of the salary scale
Application file
The application file must contain the following elements: cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (available for download on our website); copies of diplomas and work certificates; recent photo (passport format).
In its commitment to combat unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.
Application follow-up
In the City of Geneva, the recruitment process is decentralised. This means that each service or department is responsible for following up applications for the positions it offers. An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to candidates.
Employment conditions
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential zone and hold a valid work permit or authorisation..
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi
