Marine Geophysics for Archaeology

Dear All,

This year we will be integrating our Maritime Archaeology Adv. Practicum, focused on Marine Geophysics for Archaeology, with the UNESCO UNITWIN 3D workshop. Students will participate in academic lectures, field data collection, and in-class data processing and will also have the opportunity to take part in the workshop, hosted at Flinders University. This will be a great opportunity for students to learn from international experts in the field.

Details for the Topic are here: http://www.flinders.edu.au/ehl/archaeology/fieldwork/field-schools/advanced-maritime-archaeology-field-practicum/advanced-maritime-archaeology-field-practicum_home.cfm

We have limited space available for both internal students and external short course students. Flinders students should enrol as a normal topic asap. External (short course) students should register their interest here:

Once again, this year will be taught in partnership with Dr Paul Baggaley, Director and Chief Geophysicist of Wessex Archaeology (UK). If you are interested in enrolling for this topic please register soon, or get in touch for more information.

Kind regards,

 

Dr Jonathan Benjamin 

Lecturer in Maritime Archaeology

Department of Archaeology

Faculty of Education, Humanities and  Law

Phone: +61 (0) 8 8201 5875

jonathan.benjamin@flinders.edu.au

http://www.flinders.edu.au/people/jonathan.benjamin
Flinders University

GPO Box 2100
ADELAIDE  SA  5001
CRICOS Provider: 00114A

BOEM Marine Archaeologist

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) manages the exploration and development of the nation’s offshore resources. It seeks to appropriately balance economic development, energy independence, and environmental protection through oil and gas leases, renewable energy development and environmental reviews and studies. For information about our bureau go to: http://www.boem.gov/

This position is located with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Office of Environmental Programs, Environmental Consultation Branch located in Sterling, Virginia. The incumbent serves as the Deputy Federal Preservation Officer for BOEM and is responsible for overall development and implementation of program policy on matters concerning historic preservation and cultural resource protection.

Closes 7 June.

Read the opening very closely, very few people in the world actually qualify.

Museum Curator, Naval History and Heritage Command

The selectee for this position serves as a Supervisory Museum Curator in the Curator Branch, Collection Management Division of Naval History and Heritage Command. The Curator Branch is responsible for the management of Navy properties of historical and inspirational value, including artifacts, shipboard equipment, ordnance, uniforms and memorabilia.  This responsibility encompasses acquiring, accessioning, preserving, storing, accounting for, and loaning to eligible recipients the properties in the Navy’s historical collections.

Closes 2 June.

Archaeological Technician, Biscayne National Park

Check advert to see if you qualify:

Archaeological Technician, Key Biscayne National Park. Closes 8 June.

The primary duties of this job include conducting archeological monitoring, survey, and excavation of archeological resources in the parks, and sometimes as part of technical assistance rendered to other non-NPS partners. Additional fieldwork includes locating and recording sites, creating and maintaining essential field documentation, collection of archeological and environmental data, and collecting and processing spatial and geophysical data, especially as they pertain to prehistoric and historic sites in the Southeast. Laboratory work includes processing and analysis of artifacts, spatial data, and field data, database entry, and cataloging. Duties also include the production of summary and trip reports, field catalogs and inventories of archeological data, maps, drawings, and figures for reports, and the completion of Cultural Site Inventory forms. Selectee may also be asked to provide general assistance in a variety of areas related to other federal preservation laws and policy.

THIS IS A SCUBA INTENSIVE POSITION.  THE INCUMBENT OF THIS POSITION MUST POSSESS A SCUBA CERTIFICATION FROM AN ACCREDITED NATIONAL INSTITUTION (YOU MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR CERTIFICATION IN SCIENTIFIC DIVING OPERATIONS AND SAFETY PROCEDURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STANDARDS OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF UNDERWATER SCIENCES (AAUS) AND A DIVE LOG TO PROVE YOUR MINIMUM EXPERIENCE IN SCIENTIFIC DIVING TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION).

SELECTIVE FACTOR: THE INCUMBENT OF THIS POSITION MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO OPERATE A MOTORBOAT UP TO 35 FEET IN LENGTH AND POSSESS A MOTORBOAT OPERATION COURSE CERTIFICATION (YOU MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR CERTIFICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION).

5 Jobs at the US Naval History and Heritage Command

Museum Technician, NHHC, US Naval Academy, closes 30 May

Museum Curator, Great Lakes Naval Training Center, closes 27 May

NHHC Outreach Head, NHHC, closes 1 June

Museum Specialist, Curation Facility for NHHC in Richmond, closes 27 May

Management and Program Analyst, NHHC, Washington Navy Yard, closes 31 May

2016 Maritime Archaeology Field School

Maritime Archaeology on the North Shore (Field School)

Interested in Maritime Heritage? Looking for a field school or a hands-on experience that takes you up close with historic wrecks and maritime sites? Join SEAMAHP in collaboration with Massachusetts BUAR for a Maritime Archaeology field school this summer 2016.

2016 Field School: Register Now!

The field school will be held on the week from July 25 to 29, 2016 and participants will receive three credits through Salem State University (SSU).

The accredited course conducted through SSU will be an intensive week-long program and is now accepting registration from both college students and the public. The course will cover methods and practice of archaeological research, survey and documentation of historic shipwreck(s) and maritime site(s) on the shores north of Boston. In addition to methodological training and academic lectures, participants will get valuable experience with all aspects of fieldwork in a dynamic environment on the seashore.

Dr. Calvin Mires and Capt. Laurel Seaborn of SEAMAHP (Seafaring Education and Maritime Archaeological Heritage Program) along with Victor Mastone of BUAR (Mass. Board of Underwater Archaeological Resources) are the program directors. They all have extensive experience in maritime archaeological field methods, archival research, and site documentation.

The course fee of $1090 is inclusive of all materials, except course textbook. Room and board is not included but on-campus dorms can be arranged though Salem State University. For additional information contact Dr. Mires or Capt. Seaborn (seamahp@gmail.com).

2016 Field School: Register Now, only a few spots are left!

Salem State University in Massachusetts is accepting registration online.

2016 Dates: July 25 to 29th


Location: Salem and North Shore of Massachusetts

Research Focus: “The life cycle of ships” from design and building, to sailing and life aboard to the shipwreck on the north shore and what this can tell us of the people who lived and worked in maritime industries. Students will work with archaeologists including the State Chief Archaeologist of BUAR to map the site through recording and survey of the wreck site.

Skills, Procedures & Lectures: Students will also be instructed in planning and safety, theory and methodology, procedures, archaeological recording and excavation, artifact documentation and in situ conservation, analysis of findings and publication of results.

Requirements:

No prerequisite courses are required!

 

General level of fitness. Participants must be able to spend large part of day doing physical work on site.

 

All field work will be conducted on beach or shore front, so participants do NOT require dive certification.

Fees:

·       The course fee of $1090 is inclusive of all materials, except course textbook.

·       The course book is Underwater Archaeology: The NAS Guide to Principles and Practice by Amanda Bowens (approx. cost = $32, check online bookstores for copies.

·       Students must provide their own transportation to and from Salem, MA. Once at the campus, transport will be provided to and from field work.

Housing:

·       If required, dormitory space can be arranged in advance through SSU. Please contact them directly to inquire about what is included (such as bedding etc.)

·       Participants are responsible for their own meals, and a fully-operational kitchen is available for those staying in the dorms.

For more information on Summer Dorm use, Salem State University publishes a Guide to living on campus.

www.salemstate.edu/assets/documents/res_life/Summer_Guide_to_Living_on_Campus.pdf

For information on costs per night for 2016, contact:

housing@salemstate.edu or call 978.542.6416.

Forms to sign up as a Summer Guest in the dorms can be found at:

www.salemstate.edu/student_life/3327.php

Online Registration

·       Maritime Archaeology of the North Shore (Field School) is listed as aContinuing Studies Summer course:

HST 305 “Topics in Public History” section 91, and registration ref# 1812.

 

Go to:  www.salemstate.edu/academics/schools/26651.php?nbr=360&sbj=HST&acad=UGCE&strm=2154&subject=HST

Near the bottom of the above webpage is a link for “How to Register” and if you are not already a student at Salem State, follow the link for “First Time Self-service Registration for Non-degree students.” Use the registration ref# 1812.

If you have any issues with the online registration process, please contact the SSU office of Continuing Studies (ce@salemstate.edu) at 978-542-6324. Or let us know and we will attempt to resolve it.

Course enrollment is limited so don’t wait to sign up.

For more information contact:

SEAMAHP.org

Dr. Calvin Mires or Capt. Laurel Seaborn

203 Washington St, #112

Salem, MA 01970

Seamahp@gmail.com

Ohio History Service Corps – Archaeology

https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=56944&fromSearch=true

The AmeriCorps Member Duties description reads “One Local History Corps member with an archaeology focus will be hosted at the Ohio History Connection in Columbus. The member may assist in the production of public education materials and OAI-related instructional materials for researchers, staff, and students/volunteers. Additional outreach experience may be available through working with other AmeriCorps host sites in developing archaeology programming for their site and updating and enhancing archaeology and maritime heritage information on the State Historic Preservation Office pages of the Ohio History Connection website. The AmeriCorps member will also be encouraged to write educational articles on these projects or other archaeology topics of their choosing for the Archaeology Blog. Applicants must have a college degree in anthropology or archaeology.”

 The person who fills the position will likely be working on a variety of projects, including terrestrial and maritime archaeology outreach, recordation, and collections work. Maritime archaeology will be just one small part of this position and I certainly can’t promise any diving (that all depends on funding and grant awards), but new graduates, especially, may find this position intriguing. If you’re able to post this on your website, I would be very appreciative.

Applications open now.

Data Exploitation Analyst

The Advanced Technologies (ADTECH) group of Oceaneering is recognized as an industry leader in enabling humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments ranging from the depths of the sea to the outer reaches of space. ADTECH specializes in the support of manned systems and the development and application of practical, cost-effective robotic systems in multiple industries. ADTECH designs, builds, and operates unique underwater systems for the US Navy and provides life cycle maintenance services for Submarines and Deep Submergence Systems. ADTECH is developing the next generation space suit for NASA and provides robotic and spacecraft life support systems. ADTECH is also an award winning leader in design, build, and installation of theme park entertainment ride systems and provides intra-logistic solutions using AGV systems. ADTECH’s business areas are: Oceaneering Technologies, Marine Services Division, Oceaneering Space Systems, Oceaneering Entertainment Systems, Frog AGV Systems, and ADTECH Manufacturing Group.

Position Summary

Oceaneering International (OII) is seeking a Data Exploitation Analyst. Full-time work location is Suitland/Camp Spring MD. This is an embedded posting at a customer site. This is an immediate opportunity on an expanding contract. Candidate must hold/acquire a TS/SCI with Polygraph.

OII seeks a Data Exploitation Analyst to advance our data analysis & field operations group. This is a new position. The successful candidate will actively participate in all phases of the data collection, processing and reporting. Our Analysts acquire, analyze, compile, evaluate, and review data for use in standard products, non-standard products, and/or data holdings in support of mission requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

Main responsibility is the processing, analysis, evaluation and exploitation of navigation, remote sensor, and shipboard instrumentation data collected from various deep ocean systems. The candidate will be involved in pre-mission support, data collection, analyst & evaluation and report generation. As enhanced data is identified, the candidate will be responsible to update and correct data sets. Other responsibilities include:

Performs analysis and evaluation of imagery collected from side scan sonar, bathymetric, video, and still photography cameras.

Uses proprietary software including GIS-based systems in a network of workstations and personal computers (Windows) to perform basic imaging enhancement, display, and analytical functions to obtain, organize, and present information relevant to the exploitation of remotely sensed and imaged data obtained from deep ocean systems.

Reviews mission related data logs, worksheets, and reports to determine focal points for the analysis as well as discovery of deficiencies and discrepancies in the performance of data collection equipment and systems.

Desirable are degrees in underwater archeologist and oceanographers.

 

Marine Heritage Consultant

Cotswold Archaeology is one of the leading providers of professional marine archaeological services in the UK. We provide a complete service including consultancy, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), strategic assessment, research, fieldwork including foreshore surveys, underwater assessments and excavation, reporting and post-excavation.

Our marine team is working with a diverse range of clients on some of the largest, high profile marine projects in the UK. Ongoing research projects for national heritage agencies allow our team to work at the cutting edge of new thinking in archaeology, as well as managing underwater assessment and excavation projects.

We are interested in receiving applications from maritime archaeologists preferably with some experience in delivering a complex range of impact assessment for offshore, near-shore and coastal projects. The successful candidate will require excellent communication and report writing skills, a strong commitment to CPD and the ability to manage a demanding personal work schedule. Your role will include archival research, production of desk-based assessments, Written Schemes of Investigation and EIA chapters, logistics support, site visits and fieldwork. The post will be based in our Andover office.

Closes June 6.

Senior Officer Coastal and Marine

Wessex Archaeology Coastal & Marine has been developing its capacity to undertake archaeological investigations in inland waters, intertidal and marine environments in the UK and abroad for over 15 years, and is a recognised leader in these sectors. We are seeking to make a permanent appointment to meet continuing demand for our services. We are seeking to further expand our team’s existing strong capacity in our Edinburgh office in the following areas:

  • Consultancy Services, particularly Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and post consent support
  • Archaeological diving
  • Coastal and marine fieldwork

An experienced heritage/maritime professional, you will be educated to degree level in an appropriate subject and ideally a post graduate qualification in maritime archaeology; preferably with a sound working knowledge of maritime archaeology in Scotland. You should have the requisite level of experience in a professional commercial marine archaeological or related environment. The role would suit an experienced Project Officer wishing to further their career.

Closes 31 May 2016.

Underwater Archaeologist

This position is established to assist the National Park Service’s Submerged Resources Center with the location, documentation, interpretation and protection of submerged resources throughout the National Park system.  Most of the duties of the position will involve the professional scientific practice of marine remote sensing survey and underwater archeological documentation.

The employment opportunity may involve: specific administrative task/work assignments and a variety of activities and assignments, and working with technical and professional staff in support of office programs and activities to gain practical work experience. Work in parks and assist in the identification of archeological sites to be recorded by the field crew, methods to be used, and final product presentation appropriate to final publication or application as specified by the Project Director.

Under the general guidance of a Principal Investigator, Project Director or other supervisory Archeologist direct archeological survey or excavation crews consisting of one to five GS-03 to GS-05 Archeology Aids or Technicians and one to five laborers or Volunteers In Parks (VIPs). Assist with site recording procedures and tasks, including assisting in the preparation of archeological survey records such as site maps, photographs, surface artifact analysis forms, and field notes.

Assist with marine remote sensing operations in parks. Assist with planning and logistics in advance of fieldwork, and then equipment maintenance, tracking, and light repair, as well as data organization, analysis and report writing after fieldwork has concluded. Assist in analyzing general site features or artifact types, and specific attributes of each feature or artifact types, for one of the following categories of remains: Architectural features, Environmental context recording, Cargo-related features, Ceramics and other diagnostic artifacts, (range of general features or artifact types is moderate to wide; range of specific attributes is small). Direct artifact sampling procedures, and provides general assistance to lower level crew members in recordation other site features or artifact types.

Closes 20 May.

BSEE Marine Archaeologist

The Bureau of Safety & Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) works to promote safety, protect the environment, and conserve resources offshore through vigorous regulatory oversight and enforcement. For information about our bureau go to: http://www.bsee.gov/

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), Gulf of Mexico Region (GOMR), Office of Environmental Compliance, Coordination & Review Unit, in Jefferson, LA.

Closes: May 12, apply now.

This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.

Two (2) Full Time Faculty Positions in Nautical Archaeology

Koç University

College of Social Sciences and Humanities Department of Archaeology and History of Art Full-Time Faculty Positions in Nautical Archaeology https://cssh.ku.edu.tr/hakkimizda/acik-pozisyonlar/

The Department of Archaeology and History of Art at Koç University invites applications for two full-time faculty positions beginning in September 2016: one junior position at the rank of Assistant Professor and one senior position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. Candidates for both positions are expected to have a PhD specializing in nautical or underwater archaeology or to have an established record of post-PhD research activity in the same.

Located in İstanbul, Turkey, Koç University is a highly reputable English-instruction research university (http//http://www.ku.edu.tr). The Department of Archaeology and History of Art offers undergraduate and graduate courses focusing on various world civilizations, with a focus on the civilizations of Anatolia and its neighbors. The College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH) hosts several research centers concerned with archaeology, art history, and history. These include the Koç University Research Center for Anatolian Civilizations (ANAMED), located in Beyoğlu, İstanbul; the Vehbi Koç and Ankara Research Center (VEKAM), located in Ankara; the Suna & İnan Kıraç Research Institute on Mediterranean Civilizations (AKMED), located in Antalya; and the Koç University-Stavros Niarchos Foundation Center for Late Antique and Byzantine Studies (GABAM), located at Koç University Rumelifeneri campus.

Based on the successes of these research centers and the desire to become a leader in Turkey in the area of nautical and underwater archaeology, Koç University plans to establish a research center for nautical archaeology in honor of the late Mustafa V. Koç, the Chairman of the Board of Koç Holding. The mission of this soon-to-be-established center is to support and promote research, heritage-management, and conservation activities in nautical and underwater archaeology, to foster high-impact research by Turkish and international scholars, and to make Koç University the leading international center for nautical and underwater archaeology in Turkey. The new center is expected to have substantial resources for the support of several post-docs and several PhD students as well as for the support of field activities.

The successful candidates are expected to teach one to two courses per semester on subjects of their expertise in the Department of Archaeology and History of Art. Additionally, the successful candidates are expected to contribute to the development and activities of the new research center for nautical archaeology. The successful candidate for the senior position will be expected to serve as the Director of the new center.

Complete application materials should be submitted electronically by 15 May 2016, after which point the hiring process is expected to proceed swiftly.

Required application materials include the following:

– Cover letter

– Curriculum vitae

– Summary teaching statement

– Summary research statement

– Three letters of reference (sent electronically and directly by referees to the address below)

Required application materials should be submitted electronically to the following address:

Ms. Arzu Dalyan

E-mail: mailto:adalyan@ku.edu.tr

Subject line of applicant e-mail: “Nautical Archaeology Position at the Department of Archaeology and History of Art”

Subject line of referee e-mails: “Reference for <Applicant last name>, <Applicant first name>”

Applicants should also complete the candidate information form provided in the link below:

https://docs.google.com/a/ku.edu.tr/forms/d/1czWK_rn2SJfU9T5dh3cpMq9lCjjv7XsywjKtS951N7M/viewform?embedded=true

US Federal Jobs Galore

  1. Historian, US Coast Guard, closes April 22.
  2. Supervisory Historian, US Coast Guard, Submerged Cultural Resources, closes April 22. Serving as the Coast Guard’s point of contact and establishes policy regarding the Service’s underwater cultural resources and archaeological sites.
  3. Supervisory Museum Curator, Naval History and Heritage Command, closes April 12.

Data Analyst

Remote Sensing Data Analyst, Oceaneering.

Desirable are degrees in underwater archeology and oceanographers.

Experience:

  • Three to five years’ technical analysis or similar experience with personal computers, particularly with Windows , or, similar experience with workstations performing technical analysis is required.
  • Image editing, desktop publishing, and photogrammetry experience is highly desired for this position.
  • Experience in the ocean engineering field not necessary but a distinct advantage.
  • Experience in ocean survey operations is a distinct advantage.
  • Nature of work will be DOD classified.

Knowledge:

  • Use of PC software including word processing (Microsoft Word), publishing (Adobe Pagemaker), spreadsheet programs (Microsoft Excel), image editing  (Adobe Photoshop), ESRI GIS software, and presentation applications (Microsoft PowerPoint) software is required for report generation as well as other formal communications.
  • Knowledge of products like SonarWiz, Hypack and WinFrog would be a plus.
  • Experience with Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), & Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and their support equipment is highly desired for this position.
  • Experience with Side Look Sonars (SLS), Doppler Sonars, Navigation & underwater cameras equipment is highly desired for this position.

UNESCO UNITWIN Workshop on 3-D Modelling and Interpretation for Underwater Archaeology

The UNESCO UNITWIN / Flinders University Workshop on 3D-Modelling and Interpretation for Underwater Archaeology will be held in Adelaide, Australia: November 24-26th 2016.

More information can be found on the flyer. Those interested in participation can register via http://unescoworkshop.eventbrite.com.au

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/flinders-uniunesco-unitwin-network-for-underwater-archaeology-workshop-tickets-20008691535