Vacancy: Maritime Archaeology Researcher

Vacature: Onderzoeker Maritieme Archeologie

Museum Batavialand in Lelystad tells the story of the Netherlands and the water, from prehistory to the reclamation of Flevoland. We are the premier museum for maritime archaeology and manage the National Maritime Archaeological Depot, the Provincial Archaeological Depot Flevoland, and the museum depot housing the province’s heritage collections. With the impressive reconstruction of the Batavia and our shipyard, visitors experience 17th-century craftsmanship firsthand.

For the research into the collection-related maritime archaeological themes, we are immediately looking for a

Maritime Archaeology Researcher (0.8 FTE)

The department

The Knowledge and Collections department consists of sixteen enthusiastic staff members dedicated to preserving the national maritime archaeological collection, the provincial archaeological collection, and the Flevoland Heritage Collections as effectively as possible and making them accessible for presentation and research. They do this through depot management, object conservation and restoration, collection research, maritime archaeological themes, and historical ship model building. In this way, the department contributes to telling the story of Dutch maritime history, with the province of Flevoland, in particular, hosting the largest dry-land shipwreck cemetery in the world.

The newly recruited colleague will conduct research into shipwrecks, ship inventories, and maritime archaeological themes in a broader sense.

What are you going to do?

· You contribute to the initiation, development, supervision and implementation of (scientific) research within the field of maritime archaeology in the Netherlands;

· You advise on and contribute to the museum’s knowledge development;

· You define research projects and publish the research results;

You advise and make substantive contributions to exhibitions and public activities in collaboration with the curator;

You organize knowledge days and contribute to active knowledge sharing and representation of the museum within the knowledge sector and the general public.

What are you bringing?

· A completed Master’s degree (or PhD) preferably in the field of maritime archaeology;

· Demonstrable knowledge of and experience with (historical) maritime archaeological research;

Knowledge of relevant themes in shipwreck research, wreck inventories, maritime cultural landscapes, etc.

· You are aware of recent developments and challenges in the management of underwater cultural heritage;

· Connected to relevant fieldwork projects in the Netherlands, such as the Field School of Ship Archaeology Flevoland;

· You have experience in publishing research results and an affinity with audience-oriented writing;

· You supervise (research) internships;

· You have access to relevant networks (Universities; Glavimans Symposion; Maritime Portaal, ISBSA, IKUWA, etc.).

What do we offer?

Employment terms are in accordance with the Museum Collective Labor Agreement (CAO). The position is classified in scale 11. The salary ranges from €4,131 to €5,516 gross per month for a 36-hour workweek. We also offer a 3.4% year-end bonus, an 8% holiday allowance, and travel allowance. The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of extension.

Information

For more information about the content, please contact Mr. Joran Smale, Curator of the Maritime Archaeological National Collection (T. +31-6-15605141). For more information about the procedure, please contact Ms. Sanne Veenenbos, Head of Knowledge and Collections (T. +31-6-58013841).

Apply

We believe that diversity promotes a broad perspective and better decision-making. Engagement and respect for cultural differences contribute to our objectives. We invite everyone to apply. If you would like to apply, please email sollicitaties@batavialand.nl . You can apply until December 19, 2025.