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Safer decommissioning of offshore infrastructure and ships: establishing a global baseline – Research Fellow

Decommissioning of offshore infrastructure and ships represents a complex social, environmental and engineering challenge. The International Labour Organization (ILO) describes shipbreaking as one of “the most dangerous of occupations, with unacceptably high levels of fatalities, injuries and work-related disease” (ILO 2019). As increasing numbers of offshore structures and ships reach the end of their use lives across the globe there will be an uptick in demand for these services in a range of different economic and environmental settings. Quantifying the scale and nature of the challenge, however, is far from simple. This project recognises that this is as much a social as a technical challenge. It begins from the perspective that in order for informed decisions to be made, pertinent data must be publicly available and people cognoscente of it. How many structures and ships are there? How old are they? Where are they? What materials do they contain? What legislative contexts do they reside within? What economic models determine value and impact for decommissioning activities? Who is responsible for assets and why? Where are activities currently taking place? What impacts and incidents have been reported?

As a researcher on this project you will work with an international team to develop an online resource to help shed light on these issues. This will draw on your strong GIS skills and knowledge of marine datasets. Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in any of the following areas: Maritime Archaeology, Remote Sensing, GIS, Offshore Engineering, Naval Architecture. Given the breadth of this topic you might have a background in Archaeology, Anthropology, Geography, Engineering or other allied area of research.

This role is offered as part time (0.5FTE), fixed term until 10/03/2023.

Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification.  The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD.  Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

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The BEcoME (Benthic Ecosystem Mapping and Engagement) project of OFI (https://oceanfrontierinstitute.com/research/become) is seeking a post-doctoral fellow to work under the supervision of Dr. Claudio Aporta (Marine Affairs) and Dr. Patricia Manuel (School of Planning) in sub-project (WP 1.1): Engagement for Co-design of Benthic Ecosystem Mapping. The sub-project is a collaborative undertaking among the researchers and industry, community, and Indigenous organizations. Objectives are engagement for collaborative data sharing and interpretation in select case study locations; the co-production of visualizations of the benthic environments using technologically- and culturally-derived data; and the design of a framework to integrate data, information, and knowledge in a cross-cultural setting to support decision-making for marine resource stewardship.

The work contributes to the goal of BEcoME, which is to build a holistic understanding of the benthic ecosystem and its response to threats like climate change, to support decision-making for marine protection and resource stewardship. Activities of BEcoME focus on integrating and interpreting seafloor data collected using innovative mapping technology and contributed through local and Indigenous knowledge of the marine environment to visualize the benthic ecosystem at large and small scales.

Specifically, the role of the post-doctoral fellow will be to 1) build collaborations with industry, community and Indigenous organizations to co-design and implement data gathering and interpretation methods; 2) analyze qualitative data for integration into marine resource decision-making; 3) facilitate knowledge-sharing between industry partners, communities, and scientists about their use of bathymetric data sets, geomorphology maps and seafloor imagery as generated in the other BEcoME sub-projects; 4) disseminate results research outcomes in academic and professional forums as well as community-based initiatives; 5) advise on and lead knowledge-sharing initiatives; and 6) assist with ethics applications, report writing and grant development.

While the postdoctoral fellow will devote at least 75% of their time to the specific tasks of the Engagement for co-design of benthic ecosystem mapping project, they will also pursue their own program of research which is expected to build upon the work WP 1.1.

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THE POSITION: 

Do you have a passion for history–especially maritime history, love working with museum exhibits and collections, and enjoy managing complex operations? If so, the Bureau of Historic Sites and Museums (BHSM) of the PA Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) is looking for an experienced director to manage the Erie Maritime Museum and US Brig/Flagship Niagara in Erie County, PA.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

As Site Administrator for the Erie Maritime Museum (EMM)/Flagship Niagara, you will play a crucial role in the management and interpretation of this important Commonwealth resource.

Generally, the site administrator manages all aspects of the operation and development of the EMM/Niagara.  The administrator plans, directs, monitors, and supervises all facets of day-to-day operations. Responsibilities include maintenance of buildings and grounds, personnel management, financial management, security, collections care and management, exhibits, programs, interpretation, educational programming, accreditation, various types of planning, recruitment and training of volunteers, fundraising, identifying and developing community partners, marketing, development of the Associate group, implementation of Commonwealth and PHMC policies and procedures, and promotion of the site locally, regionally and nationally.

The administrator serves as PHMC liaison with the Flagship Niagara League, the site’s 501-c-3 support group.  The League adds approximately $2mil in annual assistance to site operations and holds a management agreement with PHMC to operate and maintain the Niagara.  The Site Administrator assists the League in annual planning, submission of the Associates Agreement, and timely reporting to the Bureau office. The Administrator provides oversight of the sail training program on behalf of the PHMC to ensure it remains in compliance with all State and Federal requirements. The Administrator provides appropriate non-profit management expertise and advice to the League to ensure compliance with the Associate Agreement. Additionally, the Administrator serves as PHMC liaison to the community, organizations, institutions, and individuals.

The Erie Maritime Museum serves over 50,000 visitors annually with a busy schedule of public programming.  The Niagara travels during the summer sailing season to ports around Lake Erie, and the Lettie G. Howard offers day sails to visitors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing
2. Maintain effective working relationships
3. Represent agency at public events
4. Read and interpret written material
5. Organize and direct public events
6. Participate in discussions and meetings
7. Assess and evaluate information
8. Interpret and apply policies and procedures
9. Travel as required
10. Examine structures, grounds and artifacts

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

-One year as a Museum and Historic Site Administrator 1; or
-Three years of professional museum educational or curatorial experience including one year of supervisory experience and a bachelor’s degree in history, American studies, museum studies, or a closely related field;  or -Two years of professional museum educational or curatorial experience including one year of supervisory experience and a master’s degree in history, American studies, museum studies, or a closely related field.

R.C. Goodwin has multiple nautical archaeologist posts open. Just confirmed these are still active. Apply today!

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NAUTICAL ARCHAEOLOGIST – FREDERICK, MARYLAND

R. Christopher Goodwin & Associates, Inc. has an opening for a Nautical Archaeologist in our Frederick, Maryland office. This full-time, permanent position requires a Master’s degree in nautical archaeology or closely related field.  The candidate should possess knowledge of scientific methods and techniques used in underwater archaeological research, including 2 to 5 years of experience conducting or supporting remote sensing surveys. Experience in data processing and analyses is required, as is skills in technical writing.

This is a full time, salaried, professional position with full benefits package (paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; health, dental, and life insurance; and a liberal 401(k) plan). Salary is competitive and commensurate with educational and professional experience.

R. Christopher Goodwin & Associates, Inc., maintains a Drug-Free Workplace, and frequently works on projects requiring security screening. All candidates must pass a background check and drug testing.   Due to concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 virus, we have instituted safety protocols and practices for both office and field personnel.

R. Christopher Goodwin & Associates, Inc., a thirty-nine year old cultural resources planning and compliance firm with expertise across the spectrum of the preservation disciplines, is a recipient of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s National Preservation Honor Award, of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Administrator’s Award of Excellence, of two Environmental Excellence and Stewardship Awards, and of the Top Ten Family Friendly Business Award.

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https://careers.unesco.org/job/Venice-Consultant-Ocean-Literacy-Training/519521802/

Ocean literacy is defined as understanding of human influence on the ocean and the ocean influence on humans. Ocean literacy is not only about increasing awareness on the state of the ocean, but it is about providing tools and approaches to transform ocean knowledge into actions to promote ocean sustainability. Ocean Literacy as concept and approach is radically evolving from being a tool to be applied in formal education and training contexts to a tool and an approach for society as a whole, aimed at triggering actions towards ocean sustainability. The UN General Assembly declared 2021-2030 the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, and the IOC of UNESCO has been tasked to coordinate its preparatory phase. In this context, Ocean Literacy is expected to play an important role.

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Under the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the Undersecretary of Defense for Policy (USD)P)), and pursuant to the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed by Congress, the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office, the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command and the Life Sciences Equipment Laboratory were combined into a single agency with the complete oversight of the entire process of the investigation and recovery of missing persons.

Your typical work assignments may include the following:

• Serve as forensic anthropologist providing professional, scientific leadership to a team engaged in forensic and biological anthropological studies and investigations leading to establishing the medico-legal identity of skeletal remains.
• Program leader for overseeing and performing forensic recoveries of missing U.S. Service Personnel using forensic and archaeological techniques.
• Correlate investigative evidence with laboratory findings to achieve identification of casualties in accordance with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) Laboratory standards.
• Maintain a continuous liaison with other OSD agencies, other service headquarters counterparts, and DoD offices to integrate Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency plans with other agencies.
• Provide quality control services and control reviews to DPAA of identification determinations completed by laboratory teams prior to presentation of findings to external expert consultants, Agency leadership, and files of missing U.S. Service personnel.

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NOTE: This position has the option of being based out of the DPAA’s Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii or Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska locations.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• 5 years of professional historical research experience (includes educational experience)  
• Masters’ degree in History or related field with a strong understanding of US Military History, preference for research background in WWII-Pacific Theatre, Korean Conflict, and Vietnam War
• Strong written and oral communication skills evidenced by publication and conference presentation record
• Demonstrated history of writing for a wide, non-specialist audience
• Knowledge of relevant primary and secondary source material
• Experience with archival research
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with excellent time management skills
• Able to work well independently as well as in a team environment

Critical Work Responsibilities:

• Perform complex historical research into locating and identifying missing service members from past conflicts in order to advance Fullest Possible Accounting objectives
• Assignments include, but are not limited to: historical reports, documentary research, interpreting oral histories, secondary source readings, geographically bounded studies, case narrative development, data management, peer review, and briefings to Agency leadership.
• Protect the organization by keeping information confidential
• Follow all client policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned consistent with the position for which you were hired

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possess a broad knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of historical research and analysis as gained through graduate education in history and relevant job experience
• Ability to conduct research on a diverse array of cases with scattered and scant source material
• Ability to apply flexible approaches and versatility to conducting research
• Knowledge of professional writing styles based on experience
• Exceptional abilities in oral and written communication, and the ability to provide written products quickly and in formats tailored for varied audiences
• Computer proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
• A demonstrated history of initiative and achievement
• A demonstrated history of working independently with client staff
• Experience working independently with minimal direction or supervision
• Experience supporting and anticipating client needs and demonstrating problem-solving skills
• Experience performing tasks under tight deadlines and managing shifting priorities

http://www.unesco.org/new/en/member-states/single-view/news/call_for_applications_basic_underwater_archaeology_course/

The course will consist of theoretical and practical (hands on) instruction in underwater documentation and archaeological excavation. The main aim of the course is to allow the participants acquire the best possible knowledge of basic underwater archaeology research techniques.

The course is organized with financial support of the Ministry of culture of the Republic of Croatia. Practical organization is coordinated by ICUA in cooperation with lecturers and instructors from Römisch-Germanische Kommission (RGK) from Germany and other guest lectures. Theoretical lessons will be held in ICUA premises. Practical instruction will take place in the frame of archaeological researches on the roman harbor site Sukošan, Zadar environs. The basic archaeology course will be complemented by courses in specialty diving according to the requirements of the SSI / PADI system.

The maximum number of trainees will be limited to 4 participants.

Expected profile of participants: archaeologists (including researchers, or university students enrolled in study courses for 2nd level degrees) with some diving experience, as well as experts in different disciplines (conservators, geologists, marine biologists, etc) who are interested in developing multidisciplinary skills and participating in underwater archaeology researches. Language skills: participants must be proficient in the English language, since English will be official language of the course.

For more informations :

icua.hr/hr/teajevi/363-call-for-applications-basic-underwater-archaeology-course-2020

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Heritage Victoria is responsible for the most important non-Aboriginal heritage sites in Victoria by leading the protection and conservation of the cultural heritage of the State.

The Senior Maritime Archaeologist will lead a specialist team delivering Heritage Victoria’s statutory functions relating to underwater cultural heritage. The position will have delegated decision making under the Heritage Act 2017 and support the Executive Director, Heritage Victoria in their delegated role under the Commonwealth Underwater Cultural Heritage Act 2018. The Senior Maritime Archaeologist will represent Heritage Victoria in matters relating to the protection and management of Victoria’s maritime cultural heritage through approval and compliance processes, provision of specialist technical advice and delivery of programs to identify, monitor, assess and manage underwater cultural heritage places.

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A PhD position in Archaeology is hereby announced. This postgraduate position covers four years and is financed with employment as a doctoral student. The PhD candidate in archaeology will work jointly with a PhD candidate from the research program for Natural Resources and Sustainable Development at the Department of Earth Sciences within the frames of the interdisciplinary project Fisheries and coastal development in small island context – the past, present and future. This project investigates marine resources and coastal zones in a long-term perspective with the focus on the use of marine assets, loss of biodiversity and climate change. A common research question is how the coastal zone and the marine resources, especially fisheries, have developed and changed over time and what their current status is. The results will form a base to develop strategies for a future sustainable management of the costal zones and fisheries. The special assignment for the PhD candidate of Archaeology is to analyse archaeological assemblages of fish bones from various time frames, and to connect the results to an analysis of global and local climate change data and various forms of managements of these resources. The project focuses on Gotland Island in the Baltic Sea but with comparative case studies from small island contexts in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. In this interdisciplinary project, the successful applicant will interact closely with the PhD student from the Department of Earth Sciences as well as with other PhD students in the research school.

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR6566-MARDAI0-001/Default.aspx?lang=EN

As part of the ALOA project (Archéologie Littorale Outre Atlantique, Fondation de France) dedicated to the impact of climate change on the cultural (archaeological) heritage of the Guadeloupe and Saint-Martin islands, the recruited person will be dedicated, on the one hand, to the operational coordination of the project and, on the other hand, to the development of participatory science methodologies to carry out a heritage health report in its geomorphologic context and to develop action research principles.

– Phd in geography, with expertise in geomorphology on the evolution of the coastline and the coastline. This expertise must be confirmed by publications in conferences and newspapers in the field.

– Very good knowledge of georeferenced data processing techniques, collaborative databases and analysis of geomorphological data. Depending on the profile of the person recruited, additional training may be provided.

– Willingness to work in a team.
– Ability to work in the field.
– Mobility (periods – several weeks per year – of field work in Guadeloupe and Saint-Martin).
– Ability to communicate with a wide audience.

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Cardinal Point Captains, Inc. (CPC) is seeking an experienced and qualified individual to serve as a Research Operations Specialist III (ROS III) to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Monitor National Marine Sanctuary (MNMS). MNMS conducts scientific research, monitoring, exploration, education and outreach activities with the goals of preserving submerged resources and providing awareness of maritime heritage. The ROS III is required to safely and efficiently operate offshore, conducting marine science research aboard vessels. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Meeting the demands of offshore scientific research operations aboard various research vessels
• Providing dive support, archeological field support, research;
• Providing education, outreach, science communications and outreach coordination.
• Support science activities at the site including projects such as remote sensing surveys, historical research, and SCUBA diving. Additional tasks include cruise planning and preparation, participating in field work (up to five projects a year, 1-12 days each), data management, education, outreach, science
• Analyze data collected during MNMS field activities, such as processing oceanographic data, shipwreck identification, and creating data visualization products.
• Conduct geographic information system (GIS) analysis. Tasks include manage geospatial data; produce maps to support science, education, or resource protection programs; conduct spatial analysis.
• Provide content for science communication. Tasks include developing new content and revising existing content for webpages and producing summary reports on science activities.
• Develop, coordinate and support field outreach events and public events highlighting the science data and work of the MNMS (5-10 events a year, 1-3 days each).
• Develop Social media content and other education and outreach products to communicate science data to the public.
• Work with media to communicate science data and findings for MNMS.

. Requirements:

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Marine Science or related discipline (Archaeology, Communications, Education, History, etc.)
• Experience on vessels and knowledge of safe vessel operations
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience with ArcGIS software, statistical software, remote sensing technologies including multibeam sonar and satellite imagery.
• Knowledge of a range of marine associated disciplines to include ecology, oceanography, and fisheries.
• Experience communication science discoveries and data to the public.
• Current SCUBA certification (NAUI, PADI, etc.) and meet the standards established by the program’s diver certification process (which meets the standards set by NOAA and the American Academy of Underwater Science), or able to immediately participate/pass NOAA Diving training course, and maintain throughout duration of employment.
• Able to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds to assist transporting equipment and gear is required.
• Experience working with federal government and state agencies.
• Ability to plan and coordinate multi-agency field logistical needs on multiple spatial and temporal scales.
• Experience mobilizing research cruises, including tracking personnel and paperwork, purchasing and organizing field gear, and coordinating with research vessel operations staff and crew.

AAP/EEO Statement

CPC is an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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AECOM is actively seeking a highly talented Marine Project Archaeologist. The Marine Project Archaeologist will provide support to cultural resource projects throughout the United States and potentially international work, as available. The Marine Project Archaeologist will have extensive knowledge of field data collection techniques, implement marine archaeological monitoring, inventory, evaluation, and data recovery efforts, analyze marine remote sensing data and maritime archaeological data, and prepare compliance reports.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the scoping of archaeological projects and utilize GIS, site records, and other data sources to identify locations where sites can occur.
• Keep records and maintain the relevant State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) documentation pertaining to cultural resources.
• Provides regulatory compliance support for Federal, state, municipal, and commercial clients.
• Serves as a Field Director and have experience in directing field crews under the guidance of the Principal Investigator including scheduling work and making individual or team work assignments and leading the instruction of others in the use of equipment, technology, and field methods.
• Supports all phases of archaeological investigation and regulatory compliance.
• Collects information and makes judgments through observation, interviews, and the review of documents.
• Writes archaeological reports and/or prepare archaeological site forms and in making decisions about project alternatives, NRHP evaluations, and assessing effects on historic properties.
• Works with technical field, lab and office staff, managers and administrative staff to ensure that projects meet AECOM quality standards
• Performs manual labor including diving.
• Has ability to perform bending, kneeling, standing, and lifting and carrying objects weighing 50 lbs. and have a tolerance for working in outdoor environments, including prolonged walking or standing on various terrain or marine vessels in a wide range of weather conditions.

The Department of Anthropology at Indiana University Bloomington seeks to hire an archaeologist for a 1 year Visiting appointment for the 2020-2021 academic year. Specific rank (Visiting Assistant Professor/Visiting Lecturer) to be determined based on whether the PhD is in hand at time of appointment and subject to change with degree conferral.

We are particularly interested in a scholar with a methodological focus in faunal analysis, historical archaeology, and/or underwater archaeology, but the culture area and time period are open. Expertise in zoo archaeology preferred.

https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/9781

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AECOM has an immediate need in Pocasset, MA for a short-term, part-time, on call Marine Archaeologist to conduct offshore Surveys in support of renewable energy capital projects.

Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Skilled in marine archaeological surveys and archaeological data collection techniques
• Performs standard scientific work requiring application of techniques and procedures.
• Detects problems when using standardized procedures because of the condition of sample, difficulties with the equipment, etc.
• Conducts specific phases of projects for more experienced scientists.
• Proposes appropriate analytical methods and techniques.
• Assists in providing advice and consulting services within scope of scientific knowledge.
• Draws conclusions and makes recommendations based on analysis.
• Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Works under general supervision.

https://www.wessexarch.co.uk/vacancies/marine-geophysicist

Wessex Archaeology is one of the largest independent archaeological practices in the UK and is a registered Charity whose aims are to promote the advancement of education and the advancement of the arts, culture, heritage and science. We have offices in Salisbury, Sheffield, Maidstone, Bristol, Edinburgh and Wales.

Wessex Archaeology is seeking to appoint Marine Geophysicists (Supervisor/Officer/Senior Officer grade) to join our Marine Geophysics team under the GeoServices directorate, to be based in Salisbury or Edinburgh and exceptionally at other regional offices. This opportunity offers the chance to work as part of the dynamic GeoServices team, which together employs technical experts from a wide range of science disciplines to provide specialist input into projects and deliver a range of services to our clients by applying Earth Science techniques to a wide range of archaeological projects.

While the Marine Geophysics team specialises in support of the offshore renewables industry, we support many other offshore developments and, with a wide range of stakeholders, support for marine Cultural Heritage in the UK and worldwide. The successful applicants would assist in the production and delivery of a range of marine geophysical projects, at Senior Officer grade capability to lead such projects and contributing to team leadership.

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https://careers.saa.org/jobs/13719427/academic-professional-track-non-tenure-instructional-assistant-professor

The Department of Anthropology at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure track Instructional Assistant Professor position in Nautical Archaeology, starting in the Fall 2020 academic semester. The successful candidate will be expected to teach three undergraduate courses per semester (Fall and Spring semesters). Courses in the Fall semester include Historical Archaeology, Archaeological Artifact Conservation, and Analytical Archaeology; courses in the Spring semester will be determined at the time of appointment based on the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs. The successful candidate will also be expected to assist with the operation of the Conservation Research Laboratory, as well as the administration of the department’s MS degree in Maritime Archaeology and Conservation.

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Cardinal Point Captains, Inc. (CPC) is seeking an experienced and qualified individual to serve as Research Operations Specialist II (ROS II) to the NOAA Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. The ROS II assists in carrying out field work, data management and analysis, report preparation and science communication, and provides general assistance with NOAA small boats and dive programs.