Underwater Archaeology and Maritime History jobs
The place to find employment in underwater, maritime, marine, nautical archaeology and maritime history.
The Hampshire & Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology (HWTMA) has received initial support from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the Forgotten Wrecks of World War One: Remembering and commemorating through archaeology project. The project aims to raise public awareness of the Great Wars maritime conflict through the discovery, exploration and promotion of the wreck remains hidden within and around the waters of Southern England.
Closes 24 January, Interviews 28 January, apply now.
February 4th is the deadline for paper proposals for the 2013 McMullen Naval History Symposium. Any topic related to Naval and Maritime History will be considered. Please note that we have expanded our travel stipends beyond graduate students to also include recent Ph.D.’s without permament postions. The full conference announcement can be viewed at http://h-net.msu.edu/cgi-bin/logbrowse.pl?trx=vx&list=HDiplo&month=1208&week=b&msg=UaXVxcZwdW1rK25KY93RrA
http://h-net.msu.edu/cgi-bin/logbrowse.pl?trx=vx&list=HDiplo&month=1208&week=b&msg=UaXVxcZwdW1rK25KY93RrA
Specific inquiries should be directed to Dr. Lori Bogle and CDR Chris Rentfrow at navalhistorysymposium@gmail.com mailto:navalhistorysymposium@gmail.com
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Dr. Lori Lyn Bogle
Associate Professor
History Department 12c
United States Naval Academy
107 Maryland Ave.
Annapolis, MD 21402
410-293-6256 (office)
410-787-1325 (cell)
Mystic Seaport Summer Internship Program (Mid-June through late August 2013)
Spend your summer on the banks of the beautiful Mystic River as you learn about museums and the maritime world.
We are seeking a select group of upper-level undergraduates and graduate students who are curious about museum work and passionate about sharing maritime history or marine science with the world. See how the academic subjects you’ve studied in school get translated into public history at the nation’s fourth largest history museum. You’ll go behind-the-scenes at this and other museums through weekly field trips. A weekly discussion seminar, assigned readings, and presentations by Mystic Seaport leaders will introduce you to museum theory and current best practices. Two days each week (including one weekend day) will be spent as an exhibit interpreter, bringing what you’ve learned to a broad public audience. You’ll spend one to two days each week working closely with museum staff on a research project contributing to future exhibits, programs, activities, and events. Depending on the intern’s skills and interests, projects might involve maritime history, American literature, art, drama, marine archeology, or marine biology.
College or graduate credit is available through Trinity College or the University of Connecticut. This is a full-time internship that pays a small stipend to cover living expense.
To apply, please submit a completed application form, two professional letters of recommendation, cover letter, and resume (or CV) to the address below. Priority will be given to applications received by February 15, 2013. Applications submitted after that date will be considered as space allows. Phone interviews with finalists will be conducted in March and offers made by early April.
Minority applicants are encouraged to apply.
Mystic Seaport is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Application materials can be emailed to Elysa Engelman at elysa.engelman@mysticseaport.org<mailto:elysa.engelman@mysticseaport.org> or sent by post to:
Education Department
Attn: Michele Fritzen, Internship Program Mystic Seaport
75 Greenmanville Avenue
P.O. Box 6000
Mystic, CT 06355-0990
Marine Archaeologist, Forum, Houston, TX, apply today!
Summary:
The Marine Archaeologist is responsible for assessing geophysical data for potential cultural resources, meeting BOEM/BSSE requirements, and providing assessment reports to clients. This position will require some offshore travel, and excellent communication skills.
Open until filled.
Multiple jobs and internships at the Ocean Exploration Trust aboard the E/V Nautilus.
Manager of Vehicle Operations, Coordinator/Manager of Education Programs.
Internships:
Science & Engineering Internships will be made available in 2013 for undergraduate and graduate students studying oceanography; marine science; maritime archaeology; ocean, mechanical, or electrical engineering; video engineering; filmmaking; or related fields. Intern positions entail 2-5 week periods working aboard E/V Nautilus with our Corps of Exploration as Data Loggers, ROV Pilots, or Video Engineers; and participating in educational outreach activities.
Applications due 1 February 2013, apply today.
Link over to Doug’s Archaeology Blog about the state of the job market in Underwater Archaeology.
“Jobs in Archaeology- Most are dismal BUT one area is desperate for people. In one area 16 jobs were advertised but over the last two years only 3 people have been hired because they can not find enough qualified people. Where? Underwater archaeology (numbers from gulf coast near Texas).”
A fantastic opportunity for a Research Administrator to join a Risk Management Company in Bury St Edmunds on a temp to perm basis.
The successful candidate will be assisting colleagues with researching on projects and carrying out statistical analysis.
Skills
ProMare has established a travel grant in 2012 to be available for preferably undergraduate archaeology students to enable their travel to take part in fieldwork of their choice. Strong emphasis is placed on the area of interest of the candidates, and is very much related to maritime archaeology. Detailed information about the grant, established in memory of EL Will, can be found on the web page:
http://www.promare.org/elizabeth-lyding-will
We would like to inform the potential candidates for the grant.
Ayse Devrim Atauz
ProMare Inc., President
4 Water Street PO Box 450
Chester, CT 06412 USA
www.promare.org
1) Coordinator of Maritime Education and Museum programs, Texas Seaport Museum, Open until Filled
Develops state of the art maritime education programs and tourist services for museum visitors that promote the tall ship ELISSA (1877), the Texas Seaport Museum, 1937 shrimper Santa Maria, and Seagull II. Enhances existing marine biology programs. Works with TSM staff and volunteers to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate all educational and public programs at TSM, particularly group school tours and overnight programs. Identifies and develops special events to maximize use of TSM assets. Coordinates site rentals for the facility and vessels. Assists TSM management in financial management and administration of educational programs and special events.
2) Winter/Spring 2013 Intern, Lowell’s Boat Shop
3) Fellowship, Acoustic Imaging Techniques Applied to the Characterization of Marine Archaeological Findings, closes 1/16/13
Please click on website for more details for the In-Situ Conservation Field School in April 2013. This course is open to non-Flinders students and is the cost of 4.5 units of post-graduate tuition.
This course is an intensive introduction to materials science, deterioration processes in marine environments, pre-disturbance conservation surveys, in-situ conservation and stabilisation, recovery, initial storage, stabilisation and transportation of artefacts, and the storage and display of conserved artefacts. It is designed to provide students with a general theoretical and practical background to archaeological conservation for both marine and terrestrial environments. It should also equip archaeologists with the appropriate conservation knowledge and skills necessary for the effective management of submerged cultural heritage.
1) Maritime Heritage Specialist, Hull Lifesaving Museum, closes 30 January
The Maritime Heritage Specialist will interpret the museum’s historic Point Allerton US Lifesaving Station’s history, and our broader maritime heritage through exhibits, education, and public outreach.
2) Park Ranger, Interpretation, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, closes 8 January
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In the past millenniums the European coasts appear as attractive areas for the human communities. From early Prehistory up to present days, these communities interacted with the environment, and significantly contributed to shape the landscapes. Nowadays, sea level rise and coastal erosion, combined with human pressure threaten the natural and cultural heritage of the coasts, especially the archaeological remains. The ARVOR project aims at an integrated study of these coastal cultural landscapes, and more precisely:
1. A diachronic analysis of the coastal human past occupations as an illustration of environmental evolution and coastline changes through several case study areas distributed in the Brittany region: Quiberon peninsula and Belle-Île, Hoedic and Houat islands (Morbihan), Léon region (northern Finistère), and baie de Lannion et îles du Trégor (Côtes
d’Armor).
2. The development of research tools for the management and valorisation of the cultural heritage i.e. analysis of the vulnerability of the coastal heritage, valorisation and dissemination of the results at regional, national and international levels.
To this aim, the OSUR coastal team seeks applications to a post-doctoral position, in this
interdisciplinary project.
A few links to follow: Information, this one takes you to a PDF.
One more to try, look for ARVOR.
1) Lecturer in American History, University of Southampton, closes 25 january
Applicants must have completed their PhD in an area of American history. Research fields of interest could include (but are not restricted to): migration and diaspora history; race, ethnicity and religion; slavery and the American south; relations with the Atlantic world, including maritime history; relations with Central and South America; Jewish/non-Jewish relations.
2) Hydrographic Survey Jobs, check here first. Get the experience in marine survey.
Mason County Washington, RFP for a Maritime Historic Resource Survey & Inventory, Proposals due January 8, 2013.
Underwater Archaeology Technician, Parks Canada, closes December 18.
The successful candidate will serve as a diving and support technician for Parks Canada’s Underwater Archaeology Service, a national team based in Ottawa that conducts work across Canada at National Parks, National Marine Conservation Areas, and National Historic Sites. Within the wider Parks Canada organization this team helps protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada’s underwater cultural heritage and helps foster public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of these sites for present and future generations.
Position responsible to the QAR Lab Director/UAB Chief Conservator and will work cooperatively with others in the QAR Project team. Post holder will undertake all aspects of work for documentation, investigation and conservation, of archaeological artifacts recovered from a marine underwater environment. This can involve participation in in-situ preservation, recovery of artifacts from the shipwreck site of Queen Anne’s Revenge (QAR) and treatment through to their transfer to museum. The post is based at the NCDCR QAR Lab, East Carolina University, West Research Campus, approx. 10 miles west of downtown Greenville. Other duties will include, but not be limited to, public education and outreach, training and supervision of students, and laboratory maintenance and administration.
1) DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY NAVAL & MILITARY PARK. Serving under the Executive Director, the Deputy Director will help provide vision, strategic leadership, and management expertise to accomplish the Park’s mission. One Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY 14202, (716) 847-1773, info@buffalonavalpark.org, http://www.buffalonavalpark.org
2) Curator of Visitor Experience, The Maritime Museum of BC
3) Community Engagement Officer (Command of the Oceans), Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust, closes 11 January
4) Curator for Education and Volunteers, Battleship Cove, Fall River, MA
Curator for Education and Volunteers for the world’s largest collection of US Navy historic ships. Battleship Cove (southeastern Massachusetts) is seeking an experienced, dynamic professional to lead all educational initiatives and supervise expanding education programs. Candidate should possess a creative and enthusiastic personality to rejuvenate and supervise our successful Overnight Camping Program, coordinate volunteers, as well as direct and expand the visitor’s learning experience to enhance their overall visit. Candidates must also be able to design curricula, initiate education programs and develop interpretive materials. Credentials: Applicant must have a teaching qualification and a minimum of two years experience of working in a museum environment. Experience working with and leading volunteers essential. A BA degree is required, as well as evidence of experience in educational programs and/or museum studies. A knowledge of or interest in maritime history would be an advantage but the experience of teaching other disciplines such as science or literacy would also be welcomed. For an Application Form and Job Description call or e-mail Sue Couitt: 1-508-678-1100 x 102; email: suec@battleshipcove.org; address: USS Massachusetts Memorial Committee, Inc., P.O. Box 111, Fall River, MA 02722. EOE.
5) Museum Curator, Chief of Naval Operations, closes 26 December
This position is located in the Museums and Collections Division (200), Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC), U.S. Naval Academy Museum (2049), Annapolis, Maryland. You will serve as the principal advisor to the Museum Director on matters relating to the Beverly R. Robinson Collection of Historic Naval Prints.
1) Maritime Archaeologist, Headland Archaeology, closes 4 January
Headland Archaeology (UK) Ltd would like to recruit an experienced Maritime Archaeologist to its Consultancy team. The work will be carried out from our UK head office in Edinburgh, with the opportunity to work throughout the UK and Ireland as necessary.
2) Project Heritage Manager, Headland Archaeology, closes 4 January
The position will involve the running of small consultancy teams and preparation of tenders and cultural heritage contributions for Environmental Impact Assessments and similar documents. Some knowledge of ArcGIS and maritime archaeology would be an advantage but not essential.
FELLOWSHIP, GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 2013-2014.
The Rear Admiral John D. Hayes Pre-doctoral Fellowship in U.S. Navy History.
The fellowship includes a stipend of $10,000 for the fellowship year (September 2013-June 2014) 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, 2013; 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 closely related discipline 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. Applicants must be citizens of the United States and hold a Ph.D. degree from an accredited university, awarded no later than March 31, 2013.
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 1, 2013. Announcement of Award: In May 2013. For details and application forms, visit: http://www.history.navy.mil/prizes/prizes.htm. Send application form to: Naval History & Heritage Command, Senior Historian, 805 Kidder Breese St., SE, Washington, DC 20374-5060.
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