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BOEM Alaska Region Sociocultural Specialist

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Alaska Region has responsibility for evaluating, leasing, and managing marine mineral resources and related operations on the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf (OCS).

The incumbent serves as the Socio-Cultural Specialist in EAS-I and functions as an Alaska Region technical analyst for issues and impact analyses on subsistence activities, cultural systems, environmental justices, and historic and prehistoric archaeological resources.

Closes March 10.

 

Nautical Archaeology Society Field School

Expanding its reputation as the leader in Nautical Archaeology education in the Great Lakes, Northwestern Michigan College will host a Nautical Archaeology Society 2015 International Field School.

This two week event will be held on the main campus between July 12th and July 26th. . It will consist of taught courses and the supervised archaeological survey of a historic shipwreck in Northport, Grand Traverse Bay and an early Archaic site on the shore of an inland lake. This is a unique opportunity for anyone interested in underwater archaeology to train with NAS instructors and students from around the world.

Week one consists of an introduction to foreshore and underwater archaeology and the supervised survey of either a dry-land or underwater archaeological site. The second week consists of a series of day-long specialty courses covering topics such as: archaeological surveying, artifact typology, ship and boat construction, flint knapping, Native American settlement in northwest Michigan, documentary research, underwater archaeological surveying and archaeological illustration. These courses are open to anyone interested and no previous experience is necessary.

For more details please visit: http://www.nasnmc.com

Dr. Mark W. Holley
111 E. Front Street
Ovid, MI 48866
989-307-9651
mholley@nmc.edu

Naval History Fellowships, Grants, and Scholarships

The Naval History and Heritage Command, Department of the Navy, is offering the following competitive incentives to pursue original work in the history of the United States Navy for the academic year 2015-2016.

The Rear Admiral John D. Hayes Pre-doctoral Fellowship in U. S. Naval History.
The fellowship includes a stipend of $10,000 for the fellowship year (September 2015- June 2016) plus a travel grant for travel twice to the command’s Washington, D.C., headquarters. Applicants must be citizens of the United States, not on active duty in the armed forces; be enrolled in a recognized graduate school; have completed requirements for the Ph.D. except the dissertation by June 30, 2015; and have an approved dissertation topic in the field of U.S. naval history.

The Rear Admiral Ernest M. Eller Graduate Research Grant.
The grant of up to $2,500 is intended to assist a graduate student in the research and writing of U.S. naval history in fulfillment of the requirements of a master’s or doctoral degree by helping to defray the costs of travel, living expenses, and document duplication related to the research process for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation. Applicants must be citizens of the United States enrolled in a master’s or doctoral degree program in history or a closely related field in a recognized graduate school.

The Vice Admiral Edwin B. Hooper Research Grant.
The grant of up to $2,500 is intended to assist a scholar in the research or writing of a book or article by helping to defray the costs of travel, living expenses, and document duplication, related to the research process. Proposals that have high promise of filling gaps in the literature of U.S. naval history that the Naval History and Heritage Command has identified as of higher interest are eligible for consideration. The command’s list of priority subjects in U.S. naval history is posted on the command’s website, http://www.history.navy.mil, and is regularly updated. Applicants must be citizens of the United States and hold a Ph.D. degree from an accredited university, awarded no later than March 31, 2015, or equivalent attainment as a published author.

The Samuel Eliot Morison Naval History Scholarship.
The scholarship provides a $5,000 cash award to one active duty commissioned officer of the U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps with demonstrated leadership potential and high academic qualifications who is already pursuing graduate study in history, international relations, or a related field. The award is to help pay for expenses related to research, travel, and the purchase of books or other educational materials.

Closing Date for Applications: April 30, 2015 Announcement of Awards: in May 2015

For details and application forms, visit http://www.history.navy.mil/get-involved/grants-and- fellowships.html.

Send application materials either in hard copy to Naval History & Heritage Command, Senior Historian, 805 Kidder Breese St., SE, Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5060, or as pdf by email to michael.crawford@navy.mil.

Senior Acquisitions Editor US Naval Institute Press

The United States Naval Institute, a non-profit publisher in Annapolis, MD, seeks permanent, full-time Senior Acquisitions Editor. The incumbent is a key contributor to the success of the Press, helping it to grow and develop its current strengths (e.g., naval history & biography; national security, broadly defined) by acquiring and developing new saleable content, building new strengths in emerging and under served fields that are relevant to the mission of the US Naval Institute, and participating in USNI wide digital publishing and web initiatives.

Manages books series, including the Association of the US Army; New Perspectives on Maritime History and Nautical Archaeology; and Library of Naval Biography

Apply today.

Contract Notice, Underwater Archaeology Services for Historic Scotland

Title: Underwater Archaeology Services for Historic Scotland
Published by: Historic Scotland
Publication Date: 30/01/2015
Application Deadline:
Deadline Date: 11/03/2015
Deadline Time: 12:00
Notice Type: Contract Notice
Has Documents: Yes
Abstract: In order to provide for the investigation, recording, conservation, protection and promotion of significant underwater heritage assets, including those most at risk through neglect, decay or other threats in freshwater locations and in subtidal environments within UK territorial waters adjacent to Scotland, Historic Scotland is seeking to procure a service which covers the following requirements;
– Undertake specific surveys with other partner bodies;
– Carry out field assessments;
– Monitor designated assets & undertake remedial action;
– Maintain and deliver an archive of primary data along with reports
CPV: 73000000, 71351914, 79961320, 71351924, 92520000, 71351720, 71351811.

5 February 2015

1) Museum Specialist, Submarine Force Museum, closes 9 February

This position is located in the Submarine Force Museum, as an official Department of the Navy Museum under the responsibility of the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC).  The Submarine Force Museum’s mission is to select, collect, preserve, and interpret an historical collection that educates an international audience about the history of the United States Submarine Force from inception in 1900 to the present.

2) Curator of Archaeology, State of Delaware, closes 18 February, you will be responsible for the HMS De Braak. Knowledge of prehistoric, historic or maritime material culture from the Mid-Atlantic region.

Youth Diving With a Purpose Scholarship Underwater Archaeology Program

In 2015 Youth Diving With a Purpose (YDWP) underwater archaeology program will conduct its third training session from Saturday, July 17 through Sunday, July 25 2015. YDWP III will be a rewarding experience for the youth participants.

Upon completion of the course, each participant willhave achieved the basic requirements for underwater archaeology and receive a YDWP certificate and a PADI certification card verifying your accomplishment.

Two scholarships will be awarded to eligible participants that complete the scholarship requirements. These scholarships are
dedicated to the memory of the late Charles R. Anderson, the younger brother of YDWP Lead Instructor Kamau Sadiki.
Charles was a dedicated student of zoology, both terrestrial and marine life. His fascinations of biology at an early age
lead him to study zoology at Howard University. He worked in animal research at the National Institute of Health until
his early death in 2002.

The Charles R. Anderson YDWP Scholarship will cover all expenses associated with YDWP III. This includes
registration fee, airfare, transportation, housing and meals. Two Charles R. Anderson YDWP scholarships will be
awarded to eligible applicants as determined by the DWP Executive Board.

These scholarships are for new YDWP applicants only. Returning YDWP’ers are not eligible to apply.

Honor Frost Foundation Masters/Doctoral Awards in Maritime Archaeology

Honor Frost Foundation Masters and/or Doctoral Awards in Maritime Archaeology at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Southampton

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 scholarship in Maritime Archaeology for students from Cyprus, Lebanon and Syria to attend the University of Southampton in September 2015.

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.

23 January 2015

1) VP, Collections & Programs, The Mariners’ Museum

2) Assistant or Associate Professor of Social Science, Sea Education Association, closes 1 February

3) Assistant or Associate Professor and Coastal Social Scientist, East Carolina University, closes 15 February

4) Maritime Heritage Funding: 1, 2, 3, 4

The Catalan Institute for Cultural Heritage Research (Spain) offers to act as Host Institution to postdoctoral researchers who wish to develop their research in the field of cultural heritage through funding from the BEATRIU DE PINÓS grants.
The Catalan Institute for Cultural Heritage Research (ICRPC) is a research centre in the field of cultural heritage research in Spain and clearly positions itself at the forefront of international scientific discussions on innovative aspects such as social uses of heritage and processes of patrimonialisation.
ICRPC research has a clear multidisciplinary focus, covering the following disciplines in the areas of humanities and social sciences: social and cultural anthropology, archaeology, cultural management, history, history of art and museology.
The main research programmes that combine the various disciplines and methodologies mentioned above, are:
1. Processes of patrimonialisation; 2. Uses of cultural heritage; 3. Visitors and museums; 4. History of cultural heritage: destruction and safeguarding of heritage. 5. Maritime Heritage.
closes 26 January

5) Education Coordinator, Maine Maritime Museum

Puget Sound Navy Museum Curator

This position is located at the Puget Sound Navy Museum in Bremerton, WA.  Our mission is to collect, preserve and interpret the history of the US Navy in the Pacific Northwest for the benefit of the US Navy and the people of the United States.  The vision is to make the museum a preferred destination for naval personnel, shipyard workers, and visitors to Bremerton and Puget Sound.  The museum accomplishes this mission through programs of artifact collection, interpretation, education and publication.

Closes 26 January.

Marine Data Processor

An experienced Data Processor is required for a consultancy providing specialized services in the field of hydrography and related disciplines such as geology, geophysics, marine archaeology, GIS, data processing, data management and engineering requires .

My client predominantly focuses on construction support for the Oil and Gas Industry on the Dutch Continental Shelf, in-house processing of hydrographic and geophysical data and advice on various Hydrographic, geophysical and archaeological projects.

The head office is based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Candidates must have 3+ years experience

Cloud based processing experience is desirable

PDS 2000 software experience

DUTCH speaking candidates will be preferred- Must have right to work in EU

Competitive salary and benefits will be offered plus excellent career progression.

March / April start date

For more information, please apply now online or send your CV to email address below

Alternatively feel free to call for a confidential discussion- +44(0)208 9444 198

Student Trainee Archeology Submerged Resources Center NPS

Pathways Student Internship

Eligible enrolled or accepted for enrollment and eligible veteran preference eligible with student status. Qualified students who are eligible for the Pathways Internship program must be enrolled in an accredited college including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges; professional, technical, vocational, and trade school, advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate.

Position Information: This position is established to provide meaningful employment opportunity at the Graduate Student Level; the incumbent serves as a Student Trainee (Archeology Technician) SCUBA Diver with the Submerged Resources Center (SRC), National Park Service (NPS) Intermountain Region, Lakewood, Colorado.

Apply today, closes: January 26.

Maritime Archaeologist

Link: You will have to go on the page and look for Maritime Archaeologist.
Link
Maritime Archaeologist EOI 030-15 – 00003D5D
 Office of Environment and Heritage

Location: Parramatta
Classification: Planning Officer (Professional)l Level 1AB
Employment Status: Temporary Full-Time
Vacancy Ref: EOI 030-15
Duration: ASAP up to 6 Months

Eligibility: This position is open to applications from all current Ongoing, temporary and casual NSW government employees. Contractors are ineligible to apply.

The primary objective of the position holder is to be a part of the Heritage Division Maritime Archaeology Team and to assist in the implementation of NSW Government Maritime Archaeology Program, the Office of Environment & Heritage Corporate Plan, and the NSW component of the National Historic Shipwreck Program activities.

To Apply: Your application should consist of:

Resume (or CV) that sets out your education, work history and other facts about yourself that relate to the role (maximum of 4 pages)
Cover letter that summarises your skills, qualifications and experience, and addresses the following targeted questions (maximum of 2 pages):

Q1 What is your understanding of the Maritime Archaeologist function and how do your skills align with the role?

Q2. What steps would you take to ensure the delivery a large scale content gathering project, from gathering of raw content and analysis of information through to publication on a website?

The information provided in your application must demonstrate that you meet the focus capabilities for the role. (Refer to the role description for details about these capabilities and the behaviours associated with them.)

Job Notes: Please do not submit copies of qualifications online. If you are invited to attend an interview you will be required to produce relevant documentation then. Electronic applications must be MS Office 2003 compatible. Late applications will not be accepted.

For Temporary positions: This is a temporary position for a period up to 6 Months Overseas applicants MUST have a current working visa to apply for this position.

New employment legislation now applies to the NSW public sector from 24 February 2014. All current and new employees will be employed at a classification level and assigned to a role rather than appointed to a position. Employees may be re-assigned to other roles at the same classification over time, in line with organisation priorities and/or personal development plans.

Inquiries: Mairead McVitty, (02) 9873 8528, or by using the link below:

Role description

Applying for a role in the NSW public Sector

Applications Close: Tuesday 27 January 2015

 

Job Environmental
Primary Location Sydney Region-Sydney – Greater West
Organisation Office of Environment and Heritage
Work Type Full-time
Contact Mairead McVitty – (02) 9873 8528
Total Remuneration Package: $109,410 pa. Package includes salary ($64,677 pa – $98,701 pa), employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
 
Responsibilities Please refer to the Role Description.

Selection Criteria

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