Month: March 2018

Summer Field School in Underwater Archaeology

https://www.archaeological.org/fieldwork/afob/24864

The St. Eustatius Center for Archaeological Research (SECAR) is organizing an underwater archaeological field school from July 26 – August 9, 2018 on St. Eustatius in the Dutch Caribbean.

St. Eustatius, a tiny island in the northeastern Caribbean, was the busiest port in the Americas in the late eighteenth century and played an instrumental role in supplying arms and ammunition to the rebels during the Revolutionary War. The island is believed to have the densest concentration of archaeological sites of any area of comparable size in the New World, and is dotted with the remains of sugar plantations, cemeteries, old warehouses, fortifications, and marine structures. The waters surrounding the island are home to an estimated 200 shipwreck sites.

The field school will comprise a two-week program packed with adventure and exploration. The focus will be on documenting submerged archaeological remains and learning surveying and documenting techniques such as photogrammetry (3D recording) and underwater photography, drawing underwater sites, geophysical surveying techinques, recording cannons and anchors, etc. This means we will be visiting some regular dive sites, but also sites that no one else has ever seen before.

In addition to the practical applications, there will be presentations on the history of St. Eustatius and shipwrecks, artifact workshops, excursions and hikes on our beautiful dormant volcano and archaeological sites on the island.

Participants are required to be certified scuba divers (PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent certification from another agency). Scuba diving courses can also be taken on the island prior to the start of the field school (not included in the price). Scubaqua Dive Center is our local partner when it comes to all diving activities.

The island of St. Eustatius is relatively quiet and undeveloped. There are no large resorts, casinos, night clubs, or crowds of tourists. Instead, the island is a hidden gem with friendly people, little to no crime, beautiful national parks, and a laid-back atmosphere. Getting to St. Eustatius is easy. There are several direct flights into St. Maarten (airport code SXM) from US and European cities. From St. Maarten, take a short 18-minute flight to St. Eustatius (airport code EUX) with Winair.

Period(s) of Occupation: Colonial period, 17th and 18th centuries

PostDoc: Pearsall Fellowship in Naval and Maritime History

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/BIH585/pearsall-fellowship-in-naval-and-maritime-history/

The Pearsall Fellowship is a one-year postdoctoral Fellowship in Naval and Maritime History. Applications are encouraged for work on any aspect of Naval and Maritime History, in the broadest sense, anywhere in the world, from the fall of the Roman Empire in the West up to the present day.

Area of research:

Naval and Maritime History in any period from the fall of the Roman Empire in the West until the 21st century.

Eligibility requirements:

Applicants may be of any nationality, and their PhD (or equivalent) may have been awarded in any country.

Applicants must already have submitted their doctoral thesis for examination, or be prepared to do so by 1 October of the academic year in which the award is to be held. Applicants who already hold doctorates must have been awarded them in the five years prior to October 2018.

This Fellowship is intended as a first academic post for recent doctoral graduates. Those who have previously held another postdoctoral research Fellowship will not be eligible.

The Fellowship cannot be held in conjunction with any other substantial maintenance grant.

Executive Director Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum

Closes 3/26

https://www.jobapscloud.com//MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=18&R2=005478&R3=0010

The Maryland Historical Trust, an agency of the Maryland Department of Planning, is seeking an Executive Director for Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (JPPM), located on 560 scenic acres along the Patuxent River in Calvert County, Maryland.  JPPM, the State Museum of Archaeology and a center for both regional and statewide archaeological research, features a Visitors Center, a reconstructed Indian Village, the historic Point Farm House and Garden, a series of self-guided trails, and various school and public education programs and events.  JPPM is also home to the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, an archaeological research, conservation, and curation facility which houses over 8 million artifacts from across the state.  JPPM has an annual budget of approximately $4 million and is presently staffed by approximately 20 permanent and 12 contractual staff members.  (To learn more, go to: http://www.jefpat.org/.)

The Executive Director must have enthusiasm for the archaeological subject matter at JPPM; an appreciation for the diversity of its programs, unique geography, and environmental resources; and a commitment to its educational mission.  The successful candidate will be an entrepreneurial and creative thinker with strong interpersonal skills and a solid background of effective staff and volunteer management.  The Executive Director must be a dynamic leader and team builder capable of maximizing the talents and skill sets of an interdisciplinary staff. Proven skills in goal setting followed by implementation, collaborative problem solving, and development experience are required.  The successful candidate will be expected to reach out to JPPM’s many and diverse audiences to build long-term support for current operations and future initiatives.  The Executive Director must also be an effective and dynamic spokesperson in the community and with the media.

RAN Curator of Maritime Archaeology

M196 Curator RAN Maritime Archaeology

Closes 3 April

As one of Sydney’s most visited museums, the Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM) is committed to being a world leader in maritime history, sharing the national maritime story across Australia and providing a must-visit museum experience.

  • Ongoing full-time
  • APS 6,  $72,146 – $84,534 plus 15.4% superannuation
  • One of Australia’s leading Museums located waterside in beautiful Darling Harbour

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual with an outstanding ability to build and develop excellent relationships to join our Research and Curatorial team. This position contributes to maintaining strong relationships with the Royal Australian Navy, Department of Veterans Affairs and other external stakeholders. The position holder is responsible for providing advice to ANMM’s Executive on matters relating to naval affairs, liaising with naval stakeholders, and providing advice, support and involvement where appropriate.
The successful candidate will support the Research and Curatorial department to:-

  • Develop ANMM’s capacity to establish a leading role in the preservation and interpretation of RAN and/or associated vessels lost during wartime through participation in archaeological surveys, research and training.
  • Engage stakeholders and audiences through innovative exhibitions and emerging technologies
  • Support the broader activities of ANMM’s maritime archaeology unit by participating in regular driving activities, training and maintaining all relevant qualifications
  • Represent ANMM in matters relating to the RAN, the museum’s naval vessels, associated core galleries, the RAN Pavilion and related objects and archives in the National Maritime collection


What we are looking for in you:

We are looking for someone with a passion for Maritime Archaeology and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively to achieve successful project outcomes in a large organisation with multiple competing goals. This role requires exceptional customer engagement, interpersonal and communication skills, and a capacity to introduce innovation to ANMM. You will also be self-motivated with a positive attitude towards your work.
We foster a workplace culture of energetic, motivated and passionate team members who take pride in creating their own successes, take ownership of customer problems and are polite, friendly, patient and professional at all times.

Funded PhD

https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=982618F4

An AHRC CDP Funded PhD position in Archaeology: A partnership between the University of the Southampton and the British Museum commencing 2018

The University of Southampton and the British Museum invite applications for a funded, three-year PhD in Archaeology. The PhD is a collaborative doctoral studentship, jointly supervised by staff at the University of Southampton and the British Museum. The student will carry out new research on model boats from Cyprus and the eastern Mediterranean, looking at collections in the British Museum and other museums.

The PhD is offered as part of an AHRC funded Collaborative Doctoral Partnership scheme awarded to the British Museum.

FPAN Archaeologist

Public Archaeology Coordinator

Position Description: The Public Archaeology Coordinator is responsible for working independently to manage the day-to-day operations of the FPAN region under guidance from the FPAN Director. This includes the development, promotion, and implementation of public archaeology programming and materials within the East Central region (Brevard, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and St. Lucie counties). The office for this position is located in Sanford, Florida. This position will coordinate with professional/public partners, manage internships and volunteer programs, and address inquiries from the public. Other duties include: maintain a social media and web presence; coordinate with the Florida Division of Historic Resources to implement/support programming; assist local governments with archaeological resources; and advocate for the state’s cultural resources in a variety of ways.

Scientific diving, photogrammetry, 3D printing, and GIS experience preferred.

Salary range – $36,000.00 – $42,000.00

https://flagler.peopleadmin.com/postings/1459

 

Marine Archaeological Conservator USS Monitor

https://marinersmuseum.atsondemand.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=512466.viewjobdetail&CID=512466&JID=611866

The conservator will undertake the direct treatment and preventive conservation care of objects recovered for the wreck of the USS Monitor in consultation with the Senior Conservator and Director of Conservation. This individual will work closely with conservation staff and other museum personnel to conserve artifacts and to prepare them for exhibition and/or long-term storage.

 

HFF MA and PhD Awards in Maritime Archaeology

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/BIH774/honor-frost-foundation-masters-and-or-doctoral-awards-in-maritime-archaeology/

Applications are invited for a fully-funded studentship from the Honor Frost Foundation.

The Foundation’s mission is to promote the advancement and research, including publication, of maritime archaeology with particular focus on the eastern Mediterranean.  The Foundation is keen to support educational opportunities for students from the primary regions where Honor worked and is supporting a fully funded scholarship in Maritime Archaeology for students from Cyprus, Lebanon and Syria to attend the University of Southampton commencing in September 2018.

http://www.honorfrostfoundation.org/

The scholarship is primarily for study at MA/MSc level with the possibility of further funding for PhD, but may also be offered at PhD level if there are suitable candidates. This award is only available to students from Cyprus, Lebanon and Syria.

Students will be registered at the University of Southampton and supervised by experts in the field of Maritime Archaeology.

ACE EPIC Intern San Fran Maritime

American Conservation Experience, a Non-Profit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service is seeking ONE CRDIP DHA Preservation Intern interested in dedicating 11 weeks in support of the National Park Service at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park in San Francisco, CA.

This is an excellent opportunity to provide critical support to two artifact watercraft preservation projects planned for 2018 on Hyde St. Pier at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park through state-of-the-art project documentation, regular publication of project updates and background history on Park media, and the production of an official preservation project report for the Park’s official. 

https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/217162-3873.html

 

Maryland Historical Trust Internship

The Maryland Historical Trust is seeking candidates for its 2018 Summer Internship in Archeology. Interns serve a maximum of 400 hours over a period of 10 consecutive weeks to begin on or about May 21, 2018. Current graduate students in anthropology/archeology are preferred; students currently enrolled in or who have recently graduated from an accredited undergraduate program in anthropology/archeology or other closely related field are encouraged to apply.

The intern will work under the general supervision of the Chief Archeologist and time will be divided between office/laboratory and field work in support of the Trust’s terrestrial and maritime archeology programs.

Interns will receive a total amount not to exceed $5000.00 paid in bi-weekly increments based on the number of hours worked at a rate of $12.50 per hour.

Successful completion of an archeological field school or equivalent and familiarity with ArcGIS are required.

The announcement and application information are available here: http://mht.maryland.gov/archeology_internship.shtml

Applications will be accepted until April 9, 2018

 

Troy J. Nowak
Asst. State Underwater Archeologist
Maryland Historical Trust​
Maryland Department of Planning
100 Community Place
Crownsville, Maryland   21032-2023
(410) ​697-9577

troy.nowak@maryland.gov

New Maritime Archaeology program

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Fall 2018 Semester Applications
Rolling admissions for PhD applicants
For more Information:
https://gsssh.ku.edu.tr/en/admissions/application-deadlines/
Maritime Archaeology Track (MA and PhD)
Department of Archaeology and History of Art
The College of Social Sciences and Humanities at Koç University is inaugurating a
new Maritime Archaeology Track in the Department of Archaeology and History of Art
beginning in the Fall semester of 2018. Courses will provide students with a solid
grounding in the practical methods of fieldwork and conservation, as well as the
theoretical approaches used in maritime archaeology. MA and PhD students admitted to the Maritime Archaeology Track in Koç University’s Department of Archaeology and History of Art will be eligible for two to four years of tuition waivers and other benefits (depending on degree plan) as well as a possible monthly stipend.
Graduate students will have opportunities for archaeological fieldwork, post-excavation processing and analysis of artifacts, or artifact conservation work, and enrolled students may be able to participate in faculty-led projects in Turkey and Italy.
About Koç University
ku.edu.tr
Please direct any inquiries about the program to Michael Jones at mjones@ku.edu.tr.
Applications for Fall 2018 enrollment are due on 27 April, 201