Author: underwaterarchaeologyjobs

Marine Data Analyst (MDE Heritage Accelerator)

https://app.beapplied.com/apply/xmxx8isai0

Summary

We are the public body that looks after England’s historic environment. We champion historic places, helping people understand, value and care for them.

Historic England has a fantastic opportunity for you to join us as a Marine Data Analyst (MDE Heritage Accelerator).

This is a Full Time, Fixed-Term Contract until March 2027 – based in Swindon or London with hybrid working.

Salary

National: £31,361 – £32,869 pro-rata

Greater London+: £34,690 – £36,360 pro-rata

Inner London: – £36,368 -£38,119 pro-rata

We offer a wide benefits package including a competitive pension scheme starting at 28.97% employer contributions, a generous 28 days holiday, corporate discounts, free entry into English Heritage sites across the country and development opportunities to ensure you achieve your goals.

To view our full range of benefits please follow the link here.

What you will be doing

You will transform detailed heritage data generated by marine development into consistent, accessible spatial information within the Marine Data Exchange (MDE) and the National Marine Heritage Record (NMHR). This job will help deliver the objectives of the MDE Heritage Accelerator project, which is a major innovative project funded through the Crown Estate’s Offshore Wind Evidence & Change (OWEC) programme. The job encompasses processing, recording, enhancing and analysing geospatial information derived from seabed surveys to create accessible heritage information.

Who we are looking for

  • Demonstrable experience of working with marine or heritage data in a professional context, including large datasets
  • Advanced skills in using databases, spreadsheets and GIS
  • Good working knowledge of seabed survey systems commonly used in UK marine heritage, including their resulting data and its processing and interpretation
  • Clear familiarity with UK frameworks, standards and lexicons used in processing, interpreting and recording marine data, heritage assets, interventions and sources
  • Diligent attention to detail and accuracy

Please note your application will be scored and assessed against the above criteria.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we would be happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the job with you. Having just won the Gold Award from MIND, we also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance.

We are an inclusive employer and believe that flexible working options are for everyone. We want to make sure our working arrangements don’t prevent anyone from joining us because of their personal circumstances. We also want to provide you with the best balance in your home and work life that we can.

We are open to considering options including job sharing, part-time working, compressed hours working and different working locations, including hybrid working. Please visit our jobs pages or contact us to find out more.

Why work for Historic England

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for everyone. Diversity helps us to perform better and attract more people to support our work. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and candidates with disabilities as they are underrepresented within Historic England at this level.

Historic England want all of our candidates to shine in the recruitment process. Please tell us what we can do to make sure you can show us your very best self. You can contact us by email at recruitmentTeam@Historicengland.org.uk if you have any recruitment queries. 

At Historic England we use a hiring system called Applied. Applied is a behavioural science-backed recruitment platform that reduces bias, improves quality of hire and increases diversity. We do not use CV application for the majority of our hiring processes. You will answer a selection of questions that allow our hiring teams to test your skills and suitability for the role.

To ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process for everyone the use of AI or automated tools is not permitted.

Provisional interview dates: virtual w/c 05th May 2025

Please follow the link for a full copy of the Job Description –

https://cms.historicengland.org.uk/media/ft1g0jm1/marine-data-analyst-mde-heritage-accelerator-jd.odt

Heritage Awareness Diving Seminar

https://www.fpan.us/events/heritage-awareness-diving-seminar/

DATE: May 15th – May 17th, 2025
TIME: 6:00 PM EDT
URL: More information and registration
LOCATION:
Biscanye National Park
9700 SW 328th Street Sir Lancelot Jones Way Homestead, FL 33033

Are you a SCUBA professional or educator? Join the Florida Public Archaeology Network, the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, and the Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research for our next Heritage Awareness Diving Seminar (HADS) hosted by Biscayne National Park!

HADS is intended to explain the advantages of conserving shipwrecks and other submerged cultural resources, not only to preserve information about our collective past, but also to preserve the vibrant ecosystems that grow around historic shipwrecks. HADS focuses on providing scuba training agency Course Directors, Instructor Trainers, and Instructors with a greater knowledge of how to proactively protect shipwrecks, artificial reefs, and other underwater cultural sites as part of the marine environment.

Upon completion of HADS, participants can teach the new Heritage Awareness Diving Specialty Course, approved by PADI, NAUI, and SDI, as well as incorporate underwater historic preservation into other courses. HADS is taught in partnership with the Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research and the Biscyane National Park.

This program is being offered both in-person and virtually:

1. To join us in-person for two evenings of classroom learning (May 15 and 16) and for a morning of diving (May 17), the cost is $300 and includes all materials and charter boat fees.

2. To join us virtually for two evenings of classroom learning (May 15 and 16), the cost is $100 and includes all materials.

Registration is available at the link: https://commerce.cashnet.com/uwfevnpay?cname=FPAN

E-mail dscottireton@uwf.edu for more information or questions!

Call for Tender: Dive Support Framework for 2025

https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=5433745

The provision of a Dive Support Framework to assist the Underwater Archaeology Unit (UAU) of the National Monuments Service in carrying out archaeological dive projects inspecting, surveying, investigating and recording wrecks and other sites within Ireland’s inland waterways and marine environments (using both commercial surface-supplied diving and commercial scuba diving). The services of suitably qualified and experienced Archaeological Divers, Commercial Divers and Underwater Photographers/ Photogrammetry Specialists are sought.

DUDC May Meeting: Underwater Archaeology of a WWII Battlefield in the Pacific

https://www.meetup.com/downunderdiversclub/events/307115556/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events

Down Under Divers Club (DUDC) is the largest and longest running independent scuba club in North Carolina, and supports all local dive shops. The DUDC has a monthly meeting at Dave & Busters in Cary, with topics on some aspect of diving, travel, safety or our water environment. You do not have to be a member to come!

We are excited to welcome Dr. Jennifer McKinnon, who will be joining us in person for our May meeting to share her expertise on the underwater archaeology of a World War II battlefield in the Pacific.

Dr. Jennifer McKinnon is an underwater archaeologist and Professor in East Carolina University’s, Program in Maritime Studies. Originally from Florida, she moved to Australia to teach maritime archaeology at Flinders University, Adelaide before returning to the states for a position at ECU. She has worked all over the world on underwater sites including the Caribbean, the Pacific, Australia, and Europe. She helped develop two underwater heritage trails for divers including the 1733 Spanish Galleon Trail in the Florida Keys and the WWII Underwater Heritage Trail: Battle for Saipan. Most recently she has been working with the Defense POW MIA Accounting Agency on missions to locate and recover lost service members from WWII.

Join us on May 13th at Dave & Buster’s in Cary. We’ll gather starting at 6:30 PM so you have time to order food, drinks, and mingle with fellow divers. The meeting will officially begin at 7:15 PM with announcements, followed by the presentation from our guest speaker. We look forward to seeing you in person! If you can’t attend, don’t worry—you can still participate via Teams and be part of the action.

Webinar Maritime Heritage: above and below water

https://www.erfgoedacademie.nl/cursusaanbod/webinar-maritime-heritage-above-and-below-water-17-april-2025

Think along about how we deal with our maritime heritage in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom on Thursday, April 17, 2025!

The Dutch Caribbean Heritage Platform is organizing its twelfth webinar, in cooperation with the ErfgoedAcademie. Our topic is the maritime heritage of the Dutch Caribbean. Together we will discuss what maritime heritage is, how it is researched and how we can present it to the public in the best possible way.

As islands and within the kingdom we were and are mainly connected by water. It is only in the past century that we also travel by air. Apart from maritime archeology and legislation or treaties, as islands our history is maritime determined. Even our building blocks and roof tiles came on board as ballast. And the population of the islands also came by water: from Arawaks to Europeans and from escaped slaves to (illegal) Venezuelans today. The history of maritime heritage is told in very different ways: from museums to underwater trails such as on Sint Eustatius. There are also discussions: who owns the cultural historical treasures (sometimes literally) that are under water, should you bring everything above water to show the public? With this introductory webinar we want to draw attention to this category of heritage, show what maritime heritage is, how research is done on it and especially how we can show it to a broad audience.

Any other questions?

We are happy to answer them! If you have any doubts, we can also help you choose a course that suits you.

What can I expect from this webinar?

Our guest speakers will show how maritime heritage is dealt with on the islands and in the Netherlands. They can answer questions and provide inspiration. In addition, there is the opportunity to discuss, bring in your own cases and share both good practices and challenges with each other.

Trustee, Maritime Heritage Trust

Trustee, Maritime Heritage Trust

Maritime Heritage Trust:  Advert for Chair and Trustees
Are you passionate about preserving our maritime heritage and ensuring it enriches communities across the UK? Could you lead the Maritime Heritage Trust in making more people aware of, care for, and share this rich heritage in all its dimensions?
Keep our heritage afloat! The Maritime Heritage Trust is seeking a new Chair and additional Trustees to lead our unique national charity. We support the UK’s historic ships, boats, ports, coastal structures, and sites while promoting the cultural, social, and environmental dimensions of our rich maritime heritage.
Context
The Maritime Heritage Trust is at an exciting point in its development. A recent governance review, growth in membership, and increased income have positioned us to expand our impact. Our aim is a society where maritime heritage—from historic vessels and ports to traditions and knowledge—is valued and accessible to everyone.
The Trust is the only national, membership-based body spanning the UK’s historic vessels and wider maritime heritage. The Trust wants to continue pushing forward the process of renewal, strengthen board operations, help members adapt to current preservation and sustainability challenges, and build stronger links to maritime and inland water communities.

General range of skills sought in the Chair and Trustee roles include:

Advocacy skills to make the case for supporting floating and operational heritage and joining with other aspects of heritage such as cultural, artistic and intangible heritage;
An interest in identifying opportunities for using maritime heritage to help achieve wider societal objectives and benefits such as community regeneration and skills training;
Ability to develop and manage the Trust’s practical support for heritage projects, including understanding of grant project funding and funders/grant givers requirements;
Understanding of the values and responsibilities of charity trusteeship, ensuring legal compliance with governing document and charity law;
An interest in helping to run MHT as a voluntary organisation through posts of responsibility for areas such as finance, IT, and membership;
An interest in representational work and working with member organisations eg representing the views of particular vessel sectors such as steam vessels, sail training etc.
Understanding of environmental and sustainability challenges facing maritime heritage and opportunities to address them.

Appreciation of the cultural and social aspects of maritime heritage, including traditions, knowledge, and community engagement.

Specific Skills for the Chair role We are looking for an inspiring and creative leader with senior managerial experience of the heritage sector and the following skills:

Strategic leadership Together with the Board, the ability to set vision, priorities, and long-term strategy. Ensure decisions support objectives and sustain momentum.
Project development Working with the Board, the ability to stimulate and progress project development and drive initiatives which support members and the Trust’s strategic vision for maritime heritage.
Member relations Maintain good links with Members to ensure that the Trust’s activities remain valued and relevant, including the work of the Membership Officer.
Advocacy and fundraising Represent the sector to funders, stakeholders, local communities and work with national organisations such as National Historic Ships UK and the Heritage Alliance.

As Chair, you’ll have the opportunity to:

Lead a unique national charity at a pivotal moment in its development
Help shape the future of maritime heritage conservation in the UK
Represent the sector to key decision-makers and funders
Work with diverse communities and heritage partners across the UK
Contribute to environmental sustainability within the maritime heritage sector

Background
Maritime Heritage Trust is based on the merger in 2011 of 2 organisations – the original Maritime Trust (MT) created by His Royal Highness Prince Philip and others in 1971 and Heritage Afloat founded by preservation groups and individual vessel owners in 1994. These 2 organisations have built up an exceptional experience and knowledge in this field, with the original MT having rescued and saved over 20 vessels of outstanding historic importance (now cared for mainly by individual trusts) and Heritage Afloat based on the principle of preservation through keeping vessels operational. Much success has been achieved but vessel maintenance is highly challenging through weather and the decay of materials and as original preservationists retire the need for a stronger community role is paramount. Meanwhile local communities have come together in the Heritage Harbours movement to help save valued features and MHT has acted as convener of the movement as it develops. MHT now has around 70 members (organisations, individuals and Friends), a Membership Officer (1 day a week), online talks to help members (Youtube)and an admired website http://www.maritimeheritage.org.uk 

A Governance Review was carried out in early 2022, followed by recruitment of younger, more diverse Trustees. Currently the male/female gender balance is 56/44%.
Terms and Commitment The roles are unpaid. Expenses for travel etc for Trust events are payable. A minimum of 4 Board meetings a year plus an AGM  is expected usually online and with occasional in person events. For the Chair, preparatory and representational time of 1-2 days a month is likely to be needed. Other meetings and visits may be needed as projects are developed and managed. A commitment of 3 years is sought, renewable.
Timetable and recruitment Process – Chair and Trustees
If you’re interested in the Chair role, you would be welcome to have an informal conversation with our current Chair. Please contact Henry Cleary at jhenrycleary@aol.com to arrange this.
Applications for Chair and/or Trustees should include your CV and a covering letter outlining:

Why you want to join the Maritime Heritage Trust
Your relevant skills and experience
How you would support our mission and objectives
Any requirements for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process

Timetable – Closing dates and interviews   Closing date for Chair role 16 May. Closing date for Trustee roles 20 June. Interview dates for Chair are 27 May or 2 or 3 June, to be agreed, and for Trustees in w/c 7 July.
Appointments to start end September/October 2025

Podcast: A Roman ship’s boat from the Portus Magnus of Alexandria

https://podcasts.ox.ac.uk/j3-roman-ships-boat-portus-magnus-alexandria

A small Roman boat was discovered in the port of Alexandria. Why was it transporting a large iron anchor at the moment it sank? Professor Damian Robinson presents this fascinating and rare find.

J3, a small boat around 6 meters long, was discovered by the European Institute for Underwater Archaeology (IEASM) in the eastern harbour of Alexandria, the ancient Portus Magnus. The boat, dating to the 1st-2nd century AD, was discovered towards the northeastern end of the now sunken Antirhodos Island in its sheltered inner harbour, well preserved in the sediments.

The excavation allowed a team from the IEASM to study the wreck in detail, to reveal the details of the construction and to interpret the function of the boat and its potential region of origin. J3 was transporting a large iron anchor at the moment it sank. This occupied almost the entire preserved length of the ship and was carefully positioned with its crown on the decked aft area and the shank under the removable thwarts.

For more information about the OCMA: https://ocma.web.ox.ac.uk/

For more information about the European Institute for Underwater Archaeology (IEASM):
https://www.ieasm.org/
https://www.franckgoddio.org/
https://www.youtube.com/@Franck_Goddio

For more information about the Hilti Foundation: https://www.hiltifoundation.org/

Palau Study Abroad – Winter 2026

Palau Study Abroad – Winter 2026

Greetings!

I am excited to announce that my research group and I will be taking 14 lucky students with us to the tropical Republic of Palau next Winter, January 2026. As part of UD Study Abroad, we will travel to exotic Palau to search for U.S. aircraft lost in World War II that are associated with service members missing-in-action.  I have been traveling to Palau since 2010, and it is an amazing place–this experience will be truly life changing for any student. I have attached a flyer with additional information.

In this course, students are intimately involved in every aspect of our rewarding work. Alongside an interdisciplinary team (marine biologists, historian, archaeologist, engineer, oceanographer and computer scientist), students will:

•             Map the seafloor with cutting-edge ocean technology;

•             Explore the historical records of this part of the world;

•             Participate in documentation of an archaeological site;

•             Map coral reef communities;

•             Work with large environmental databases;

•             Visit historical and cultural sites;

•             Experience the language, food, culture and people of the Pacific Islands;

•             Snorkel/Dive in this amazing coral reef environment (those that are certified science divers through AAUS may dive with the research team; those recreationally certified (e.g. PADI, NAUI, etc.) will have opportunities to dive though a local dive shop.) 

COURSE DETAILS

•             The 6-credit course, which counts for Discovery Learning Experience,  is ENSC 464 – Environmental Internship, and it focuses on participation and experiential learning–not on testing and evaluation.

•             All the course details and costs can be found here.

https://abroad.udel.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=10282

•             Study Abroad also has financial assistance available.

•             Please note that the deadline to apply is April 20, and space is limited to 12-14 lucky students.

INFORMATION SESSIONS

I will be holding information sessions via Zoom on the following dates/times

Wednesday, April 2 at 7pm

https://udel.zoom.us/j/96644819473

Tuesday, April 8 at 7pm

https://udel.zoom.us/j/94722146471

Anyone who can’t make a session and wishes to set up an individual time to chat, please let me know (mmoline@udel.edu).

I look forward to another great group of students this coming winter.

Regards,
Mark A. Moline
Harrington Professor of Marine StudiesSchool of Marine Science and Policy
College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment
University of Delaware
mmoline@udel.edu

2025 Maritime Archaeological Society Annual Conference

https://www.maritimearchaeological.org/event-details/2025-annual-mas-meeting

Apr 05, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT

Barbey Maritime Center, 2042 Marine Dr, Astoria, OR 97103, USA

You’re invited to our FREE MAS Annual Conference at the Barbey Maritime Center (Columbia River Maritime Museum) in Astoria on April 5th, from 1 PM – 4 PM!

Join us for an exciting afternoon featuring guest speakers, the latest MAS updates, networking opportunities, and more.

Open Post Doc: Shipwrecks and their Impact on Ocean Health

https://postdocs.stanford.edu/prospective/opportunities/open-postdoctoral-position-faculty-mentor-krish-seetah-1

Our oceans constitute 71% of Earth’s surface, providing livelihoods and food for ~3 billion people. As blue growth escalates, humanity is having exponentially greater impacts on our oceans through pipelines, cables, oil rigs, and ship transport. Shipping has a range of impacts from pollution, to changes in the ocean soundscape and concurrent impacts on marine life. Shipwrecks are a ubiquitous, underutilized, multidimensional and multiproxy, data resource describing the many-to-many relationships affecting ocean health. We conceptualize shipwrecks as a global ‘ecological’ phenomenon, applying the principles of ‘ocean health’ to their impacts on ocean systems. 

The Seetah Lab, Stanford University, seeks an ambitious and motivated postdoctoral scholar to join an exciting project focused on a unique alignment of visual, acoustic, and structural data for a radical new assessment of anthropogenic impact on our oceans, using shipwrecks as a core data resources. This position would support the ‘Assessing our Anthropogenic Oceans’ project, funded by an award from the Discovery Grant, Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, co-sponsored by the recently launched Stanford Robotics Center. This project centers on the Indian Ocean region, principally Mauritius, and works closely with the government of Mauritius and local stakeholders. The post-doc will support dive surveys to assess the current state of both modern and historical shipwrecks; the biodiversity context of the wrecks, as well as biodiversity assessments of the local lagoon and surrounding off-shore region. The project will also engage closely with Stanford Robotics to develop approaches for assessing deep water wrecks, supporting the development of the next generation of submersible, humanoid, robotics. Requirements for the post-doc are a Ph.D. in reef ecology, underwater maritime archaeology, marine science, or combination/experience thereof, as well as dive certification. Experience of working in the Indian Ocean region would be an added benefit. The postdoc will undertake dive surveys, contribute to publications, and provide logistical support as needed. 

Required Qualifications: 

  1. Ph.D. in maritime archaeology; reef ecology, marine science, or combination/experience thereof 
  2. Dive certification 
  3. Prior field experience


Beneficial but not required skills:

  1. Experience in archaeological survey 
  2. French language
  3. Digital Humanities skills
  4. Previous field work in the Indian Ocean region

Required Application Materials: 

Applying to the post-doctoral fellowship

Only complete applications will be considered. Please submit your application by the 15 of May 2025, and include the following:

  • Cover letter (1 page limit).  Provide the committee with an overview of your skills and experience, how you anticipate aligning with the post description, and your potential contributions to the project.
  • Curriculum vitae.  This should include education, research history, work experience, publications, presentations, teaching, and other professional experiences, along with your full legal name, contact information, and (expected) date of Ph.D., which must be conferred by the start date for the postdoc.
  • Letters (3 required).  Please provide the names and contact details for three referees who can comment knowledgeably about your expertise and potential fit for the post.

Open Post Doc: Integrating Natural and Cultural Data: Focus Area, Indian Ocean

https://postdocs.stanford.edu/prospective/opportunities/open-postdoctoral-position-faculty-mentor-krish-seetah

Data gathering, assessment, and modeling across disciplinary divides offers an optimal approach to improve knowledge at the intersection of natural and anthropogenic systems. The Seetah Lab at Stanford University seeks a postdoctoral scholar with the capacity to support field research on a range of projects in the Indian Ocean, principally the islands of the Republic of Mauritius, including the Chagos Archipelago. Support for this position comes from two projects: ‘Adaptive Reflective Modelling – ARM – Against Malaria’, funded by a Propel Grant from the Office of the Vice Provost and Dean of Research, and ‘Decolonization through Natural and Cultural Resource Assessment’, funded by a Big Ideas for Oceans Grant, Woods Institute for the Environment. Requirements for the post-doc are a Ph.D. in anthropology, archaeology, heritage studies, environmental science, or combination/experience thereof. Experience of working in the Indian Ocean region would be an added benefit, as would knowledge of archaeological survey techniques, or the digital humanities. The postdoc will undertake surveys to assess both natural and cultural data resources to support the two projects mentioned above, contribute to publications, and provide logistical support as needed. 
 

Required Qualifications: 

  1. Ph.D. in anthropology, archaeology, heritage studies, environmental science, or combination/experience thereof
  2. Prior field experience


Beneficial but not required skills:

  1. Experience in archaeological survey 
  2. French language
  3. Digital Humanities skills
  4. Previous field work in the Indian Ocean region

Required Application Materials: 

Applying to the post-doctoral fellowship

Only complete applications will be considered. Please submit your application by the 15 of May 2025, and include the following:

  • Cover letter (1 page limit).  Provide the committee with an overview of your skills and experience, how you anticipate aligning with the post description, and your potential contributions to the project.
  • Curriculum vitae.  This should include education, research history, work experience, publications, presentations, teaching, and other professional experiences, along with your full legal name, contact information, and (expected) date of Ph.D., which must be conferred by the start date for the postdoc.
  • Letters (3 required).  Please provide the names and contact details for three referees who can comment knowledgeably about your expertise and potential fit for the post.

#2) The University of Bradford is inviting applications for a PhD studentship in Archaeological Sciences, funded through the ERC Synergy Subnordica project. The student would be based at the Submerged Landscapes Centre, in the School of Archaeological and Forensic Sciences, at the University of Bradford.

https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/comparative-studies-of-flevoland/?p183067

This PhD studentship is integrated into work package 1 of the ERC Synergy Subnordica Project, which will develop methodologies to identify areas of archaeological potential in deep waters of the southern North Sea. The successful candidate will work on the comparative analysis of the Flevoland datasets to consider proxy design strategies for the prospection of submerged palaeolandscapes in the southern North Sea. The candidate will work closely with the wider Subnordica team, and our partners, including TNO, Groningen, and Gemeente Almere, the latter responsible for current archaeological work on Flevoland.

This project is funded by the European Research Council (ERC). The successful applicant will be awarded a studentship, which will cover Home tuition fees, plus an annual tax-free stipend of at least £20,780 per year.

The University of Bradford is inviting applications for a PhD studentship in Archaeological Sciences, funded through the ERC Synergy Subnordica project. The student would be based at the Submerged Landscapes Centre, in the School of Archaeological and Forensic Sciences, at the University of Bradford.

https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/al-and-behavioral-modelling/?p183068%E2%80%A6

This PhD studentship is integrated into work package 5 of the ERC Synergy Subnordica Project, which will combine data from across the entire project into a set of predictive models for comparative analysis across case study regions. The successful candidate will work on the development and application of AI/Machine learning and behavioural modelling within the North and Baltic seas, utilising legacy and new data collected as part of the wider project. The candidate will work closely with the wider Subnordica team, and our partners, in order to integrate data across a number of case study areas.

The successful candidate will start this project in October 2025.

This project is funded by the European Research Council (ERC). The successful applicant will be awarded a studentship, which will cover Home tuition fees, plus an annual tax-free stipend of at least £20,780 per year.

History Underwater: Preserving Undersea Heritage

May 21, 2025

Dive into the depths of history with our webinar on underwater heritage preservation! Beneath the surface lies a treasure trove of archaeological wonders, from shipwrecks to submerged settlements, that tell untold stories of America’s past. Discover the cutting-edge techniques used to protect these fragile underwater resources and why their preservation is crucial to uncovering a more complete and vibrant picture of our nation’s history. Join us as we explore the hidden world beneath the waves and efforts to safeguard these invaluable cultural relics for future generations.

https://achp.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_evRMoqJWRAyEBVejJlukPQ#/registration

This webinar will examine the effort to preserve the heritage and history that is submerged underwater. Learn about the ways to protect archaeological resources underwater and the importance of its preservation to understanding a fuller, richer history of America.

Panelists include: William T. Hoffman – NOAA, Office of Marine Sanctuaries

Chief Historian Hans Van Tilberg – NOAA, Maritime Heritage Coordinator for the Office of Marine Sanctuaries

Jay Haigler – Diving with a Purpose

Susan Langley – Maryland SHPO Underwater Preservation Program, State Underwater Archaeologist

RFP: Plan, organize, analyze, manage, the development of a comprehensive operational strategic plan and vision for the new National Museum of the U.S. Navy (NMUSN)

https://sam.gov/opp/44fea2068a3a4b1db0c88f00eb48da39/view

Task Title: Plan, organize, analyze, manage, the development of a comprehensive operational strategic plan and vision for the new National Museum of the U.S. Navy (NMUSN) Campus, ensuring
alignment with the institution’s mission, goals, existing studies, and stakeholder community needs. The plan will provide a strategic roadmap for the museum’s development, operations, and long-term sustainability.

Introduction: The United States Navy has announced that it will construct a new museum in Washington D.C. The National Museum of the United States Navy (NMUSN) aims to tell the Navy’s story and inspire the next generation of sailors, citizens, leaders in the country. The museum aims to raise public awareness about the navy’s role in defending freedom worldwide and preserving American’s economic prosperity.

Request for Applications for One (1) Historic Preservationist Intern at the MDMR: MS DEPT OF MARINE RESOURCES

https://www.ms.gov/dfa/contract_bid_search/Bid/Details/40963?AppId=1

Introduction
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (“MDMR”) is currently seeking an enthusiastic Historic Preservationist intern for the Office of Coastal Restoration and Resilience/Mississippi Coast National Heritage Area. The MDMR’s Mississippi Coast National Heritage Area program purpose is to enhance, conserve, and provide connectivity to cultural resources of a unique and defined area through identification, interpretation, and promotion. These cultural resources of National Heritage Areas provide authentic experiences and serve as a source of pride and identity.

The MDMR manages all marine life, public trust wetlands, adjacent uplands, and waterfront areas to provide for the balanced commercial, recreational, educational, and economic uses of these resources consistent with environmental concerns and social changes.

Scope of Work/Job Duties
The scope of work/job duties for this position will include:

  • Developing and scheduling social media content;
  • Assisting with daily administrative tasks;
  • Collaborating with staff in developing marketing strategies;
  • Assisting with archiving and researching historic collections;
  • Procuring quotes and working with vendors;
  • Assisting with outreach events; some evening and weekend work may be required;
  • Assisting with preservation and management of historic home; and,
  • Oher duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Office Director.
    Minimum Qualifications
    The minimum qualifications the MDMR is seeking for the position include:
  • Education: Must possess or be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in historic preservation,
    anthropology, or history from an accredited four-year college or university. If degree is in
    progress, the candidate must have at least 32 hours of college credit. As part of the
    application, please provide a copy of your transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable).
  • Experience: Please include any training or skills related to this position in your
    application.
  • Other: Must possess a valid driver’s license (Mississippi residents must have a Mississippi
    driver’s license). MDMR will verify the driver’s license.
    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
    The ideal candidate will have previous coursework and thorough knowledge of historic preservation. A successful candidate will have a solid understanding of different tasks and techniques required for historic preservation. The candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication skills. This position will require interaction with diverse audiences. The candidate should be comfortable presenting to small and large groups ranging in age from young
    children to older adults of all experience levels. The ideal candidate should demonstrate the ability to implement multiple project tasks simultaneously and the ability to work effectively with others. The candidate should also have familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office and various social media platforms.
    Compensation and Hours Worked
    The internship position pays $14.00 per hour and is for a maximum of 28 hours per week. The position is for up to 10 weeks, depending on the intern’s school schedule.
    Instructions for Applying
  • Complete and sign the attached Application (all requested information must be completed.)
  • All applications should be marked: “Application for Historic Preservationist Intern”.
  • Attach your resume describing your education and prior work history, including relevant
    work experience.
  • Attach a list of at least three references (name and current contact information). References
    familiar with your job performance skills are preferable. If MDMR is unable to contact
    your references based upon the contact information you provide, your application may be
    rejected.
  • Attach a copy of your college transcript (an unofficial copy is acceptable).
    You may submit your application packet (all of the above) in one of three ways:
  • Via email to procurement@dmr.ms.gov;
  • Via U.S. mail, postage prepaid, to Procurement Office, Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, 1141 Bayview Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39530; or,
  • Via hand delivery to the Procurement Office at the above address.
    The deadline for receiving applications is April 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Late applications will not be accepted. You may be required to interview in person at MDMR in Biloxi, Mississippi, or by telephone.
    Questions/Requests for Clarification
    All questions and requests for clarification must be submitted by email to:
    Janie Ballew, Lead Contract Analyst, at procurement@dmr.ms.gov
    The MDMR will not be bound by any verbal or written information that is not specified within this Request for Applications unless issued in writing by the Procurement Director.
  • Equal Opportunity Statement
    MDMR will select candidates for these services without regard to political affiliation, race, color, handicap, genetic information, religion, national origin, sex, religious creed, age, or disability.

Travel grant to participate in IKUWA 8!

Travel grant to participate in IKUWA 8!

https://www.vliz.be/ikuwa8/en

IKUWA8, the 8th International Congress for Underwater Archaeology, takes place in Oostende (Belgium) from October 13th to October 17th, 2025

Participation Grants open for Eary Career Researchers from the Global South

To empower and support promising young marine professionals from the Global South, The Sea as a Good Cause – the philanthropic branch of the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) – offers four exclusive travel grants for participation in IKUWA 8, with the generous support of C-Hotels. Each grant, valued at 2.500 EUR, covers travel, accommodation, and registration fees.

The goal of this grant is to provide four early-career scientists from the Global South with the opportunity to attend IKUWA 8, and gain valuable hands-on and in-depth experience at the conference. By facilitating collaboration between research groups across the globe, this initiative aims to stimulate professional growth and contribute to a global network of ocean research – because our ocean knows no borders.

The early career marine scientists should be enrolled in an MSc, PhD program or junior postdoctoral trajectory in marine science and be younger than 35. Read all the details in the Call for Proposals and on the IKUWA8 website.

Kind regards,

IKUWA 8

Questions for the scientific committee can be sent to Marnix Pieters (marnix.pieters@vlaanderen.be) or Jessica Vandevelde (jessica.vandevelde@vlaanderen.be).

https://www.vliz.be/ikuwa8/en/participation-grants

GEOARCHAEOLOGIST 

https://www.wessexarch.co.uk/geoarchaeologist-0

GEOARCHAEOLOGIST 

Geoarchaeologist (Supervisor) £28,066 to £31,453
Geoarchaeologist (Project Officer) £31,019 to £35,984
Based in Salisbury, other offices and hybrid working will be considered
Permanent
Reference: SALGEO.03.25
Close date: Friday 18 April 2025

Why join us? 

Bringing together leading minds and practitioners in the sector, Wessex Archaeology is a trusted archaeology and heritage service provider and educational charity. From our network of international offices, we work in partnership with our clients to deliver sustainable solutions to manage the historic environment – above ground, below ground and underwater. We are committed to our social impact. This means using the knowledge and connections we make through our commercial activities as a catalyst to engage the communities in which we work.

Join us and you’ll be part of a collaborative team committed to shaping a better future for our staff, the sector, and the world. As well as having knowledgeable and dedicated colleagues, you’ll have an opportunity to access a variety of fascinating and high-profile projects and develop your skills and knowledge along the way.
 

The role – what’s involved?  

Are you passionate about geoarchaeology and uncovering history through the study of past landscapes? We’re looking for enthusiastic, curious individuals to join our growing team amidst rising demand for our specialist services. We’re keen to hear from geoarchaeologists already working in commercial archaeology, as well as archaeologists who have some initial experience in geoarchaeology and a desire to develop a career path in this direction. 
 

You can expect to be involved in a wide range of specialist-led projects relating to terrestrial, near-shore and offshore environments, which will include specialist desk-based assessments, borehole surveys and monitoring of Ground Investigation works, Pleistocene and Palaeolithic evaluation and mitigation works, palaeoenvironmental assessments, submerged palaeolandscape assessments and much more. Wessex Archaeology is a market leader in the provision of geoarchaeological services across terrestrial, intertidal and marine environments, and current team comprises geoarchaeologists at all stages of their career, including specialists of international standing in Marine, Pleistocene/Palaeolithic and Holocene geoarchaeology.
 

You will have the opportunity to work closely with other technical experts across Geoservices, Marine Geophysics, Terrestrial Geophysics, Environmental and Geomatics), Fieldwork, Coastal and Marine and Heritage teams on some of the most exciting and high-profile archaeological sites and projects in the UK.
 

Main responsibilities will include: 

The precise responsibilities of the role will depend on the grade at which the successful candidate is appointed (Supervisor or Project Officer). Further details are provided in the role specification.
 

Candidates will ideally have a degree/post-graduate degree in geoarchaeology, archaeology, Quaternary science, or a closely related Earth Science subject. You will be confident in the description and interpretation of Quaternary sedimentary sequences with a solid understanding of depositional environments and processes. You will have strong reporting and communication skills, along with a willingness to learn and expand your knowledge. Previous experience of working in a commercial environment, including fieldwork, is desirable but not essential as training will be provided. Existing experience in British archaeology and deposit modelling is not essential as you will be given the chance to build your expertise in this area through training and mentorship. 
 

Desirable certification  

  • Hold a post-graduate qualification in Geoarchaeology, Archaeology, Quaternary Science or a closely related discipline
  • Confident in describing and interpreting Quaternary sediments in both an archaeological and geoarchaeological context
  • Experience working in a commercial environment, including fieldwork experience
  • Sound knowledge of terrestrial depositional environments and processes
  • Excellent report writing and communication skills
     

We offer:

  • 22 days of annual leave per year plus bank holidays rising to 27 after 5 years of continuous service.
  • Option to buy up to 5 days holiday per year.
  • Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme, Wessex Archaeology employer pension contribution 6.5%.
  • Life assurance scheme of three times your basic salary. 

Wellbeing and family-friendly benefits

  • Our maternity, adoption and shared parental pay is 100% for 12 weeks, 90% for 21 weeks and 6 weeks statutory, day 1 eligibility.
  • Enhanced paternity leave, up to 4 weeks from day 1.
  • 5 days of carers leave.
  • Paid sick leave from the start of a contract, with the number of days dependent on length of service.
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements where applicable.
  • Company Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free and confidential service in the form of counselling and assistance in areas such as health and stress.
  • AIG SmartHealth – round-the-clock support for you and your family. 
     

Sustainability and other benefits 

  • Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
  • Bike2Work scheme.
  • 100% Professional membership costs reimbursed.
  • High-quality personal protective equipment (PPE) provided.
  • Free transport from regional offices to sites.
  • Time in lieu or paid time for drivers.
  • Subsistence allowance.

How to apply 

Interested in working with us? 
 

Email your completed application form and equal opportunities monitoring form by close of business on Friday 18 April 2025 to wa.applications@wessexarch.co.uk. All applications will be acknowledged within 2 weeks of the closing date. Interviews will be held in late April/early May 2025. If you have questions about the role, then please contact Alex Brown, Geoarchaeology Manager (a.brown@wessexarch.co.uk).
 

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and aim to be supportive in our recruitment and employment practices. Please let us know if you need any special arrangements or adjustments in the application or interview process. 
 

Successful candidates must have proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK by the start of their employment.