The British Commission for Maritime History (BCMH), in association with the University of Southampton, invites contributions to its thirty-first conference for new researchers.
The University of Southampton provides an ideal setting with its focus on the maritime world – offering courses in marine biology, oceanography, maritime law, ship science, maritime archaeology and history. It isa delightful setting for this annual conference and provides a unique opportunity for new scholars to present their work in a historic setting.
The Conference, which is supported by the Society for Nautical Research, helps emerging scholars who wish to share their work in a supportive environment and build relations with other maritime historians. We encourage applications from postgraduate students and warmly encourage participation by independent scholars. Contributions can address all aspects of maritime history in its broadest sense.
Those wishing to offer a paper should complete the online form available from
Anyone interested in attending the conference without presenting a paper is also warmly invited to register an interest; further information will be sent to you in due course.
Proposal Submission Deadline for both Phases: January 12, 2026
More information on the project scope, timeline, applicant qualifications, and how to apply can be found in the requests for proposals (RFP) for each phase.
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) is committed to enhancing its understanding and communication with fishing communities throughout the South Atlantic region. The effects of changing ecosystems have necessitated a deeper exploration into the vulnerabilities and challenges facing these communities. To address these needs, the Council is launching a multi-phase Communities Project aimed at identifying place-based fishing communities and developing effective communication strategies to ensure their needs and perspectives are integrated into fishery management decisions. This initiative addresses prioritized actions identified during the stakeholder-informed East Coast Scenario Planning effort1 and supports the fulfillment of mandates such as National Standard 8 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fisheries and Conservation Act, which emphasizes continued community access to fishery resources and minimizing adverse economic impacts.
Phase I of the Communities Project is focused on the place-based identification and characterization of fishing communities in the South Atlantic region. This phase involves gathering and analyzing existing data to map the geographical locations of these communities, assess their economic and cultural dependencies on fishing activities, and evaluate their vulnerabilities to environmental changes such as sea level rise, storms, and shifts in fish distribution and productivity. The outcomes of Phase I are intended to provide comprehensive information to the Council and support work being conducted for Phase II. Additionally, the work will inform scenario planning discussions in a subsequent Phase III, ensuring that management measures are informed by robust social and ecological data and stakeholder input.
Guided by the ongoing work in Phase I, Phase II is designed to integrate the information gathered about fishing communities into a targeted stakeholder outreach and communication assessment. The goal of Phase II is to develop a strategic Outreach and Communication Plan that strengthens the integration of community perspectives into Council management decisions. This phase involves working closely with community stakeholders to understand their communication preferences, identifying the most effective methods to encourage engagement, and developing implementation tools. The outcomes of Phase II will support adaptive management and the Council’s goals to improve engagement with stakeholders not yet active in the management process, incorporate local ecological knowledge and community vulnerability assessments into management decision-making, and work to rebuild trust with communities affected by management actions. By building trust, fostering participation, and making qualitative data actionable, the project will support management that is both scientifically robust and grounded in the realities of those most affected by ecosystem change.
Phase I: Place-Based Identification and Characterization of South Atlantic Fishing Communities
Phase I focuses on the identification of South Atlantic fishing communities and analyzing data to characterize the communities’ economic dependencies and vulnerabilities to environmental changes such as sea level rise and shifting fish populations. The deliverables include a comprehensive report, outreach products, a database to support further stakeholder assessment and communication planning in Phase II, and presentations of draft and final reports to relevant panels and the Council.
Phase II: Stakeholder Outreach and Communication Assessment and Strategic Plan
Phase II focuses on developing a strategic Outreach and Communication Plan that promotes the incorporation of community perspectives into Council management decisions. Guided by Phase I efforts, a stakeholder outreach and communication assessment will be developed and conducted. This phase necessitates close collaboration with stakeholders to identify effective engagement methods and create tools such as an online communication hub and interactive stakeholder maps. The deliverables include an assessment of current outreach activities, a comprehensive communication plan with strategies and performance measures, an online communication hub with interactive tools and resources, guidance materials and training sessions for staff, and presentations of draft and final reports to relevant panels and the Council.
Senior Geoarchaeologist: £36,925 to £42,281 Principal Geoarchaeologist: £42,286 to £48,204 Based in Amesbury, other offices and hybrid working will be considered Permanent Reference: AMESGEO.12.25 Closing date: 30 January 2026
Wessex Archaeology is a key partner in the offshore renewables industry providing heritage sector support at all stages from EIA to Operations and Maintenance for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
We are looking for a talented professional to the role of Marine Geoarchaeologist at a Senior Level, with a background in geoarchaeology, or geoscience, and palaeolandscape research. This role sits within our Commercial Services Directorate, which brings together our main deployed services into one coordinated structure. You will work as part of a collaborative team alongside colleagues in Marine Services, Geoarchaeology, and Post Excavation and Specialist Services on an exciting range of offshore renewable energy projects located both within UK waters and internationally.
You will be keen to share your passion and expertise in geoarchaeology with others, inspiring and motivating your team to do their best work. You will be experienced and confident in the description and interpretation of Quaternary sedimentary sequences, with a solid understanding of marine and terrestrial depositional environments and processes. You will be able to show how such sequences relate to changing human behaviour in response to past climate change.
You will be someone who enjoys supporting and mentoring staff, as a key aspect of the role involves supervising colleagues and delivering training. You will also be required to provide advice to teams across Wessex Archaeology and our external clients. In addition, you will support with the writing of tender documents under the supervision of the Head of Geoarchaeology, contribute to technical peer review and quality assurance and act as a subject matter expert in defined areas of expertise. Previous experience of project management would be desirable, but training will be provided. Experience interpreting marine geophysical data would be advantageous. Previous experience of deposit modelling is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
Main responsibilities will include:
Act as lead geoarchaeologist on marine projects, including supervising and supporting colleagues, undertake interpretation and reporting technical peer-review and quality assurance.
Prepare client reports, including liaising with other specialists
Ability to act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and proactively engage with and advise colleagues and clients concerning technical aspects of projects.
Contribute to project management under the direction of the Head of Geoarchaeology, Head of Marine Services and Principal Marine Geoarchaeologist, including responsibility for tender costs, project budgets and timescales/delivery.
The precise responsibilities of the role will depend on the grade at which the successful candidate is appointed.
Essential experience
Hold a post-graduate qualification in Geoarchaeology, Quaternary Science, Geology, Geomorphology or a closely related discipline
Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to engage with a broad range of people – from team members and senior leaders to clients and external partners
Confident in describing and interpreting Quaternary superficial sediments
Sound knowledge of marine and terrestrial depositional environments and processes
Comfortable working in a multidisciplinary environment and coordinating input from a range of disciplines
Excellent report writing and communication skills
What can you look forward to?
Our focus is on creating a collaborative culture where people can thrive, develop and where safety and wellbeing come first. From anonymising candidate data in our recruitment process to continuous improvements in our benefits, we’re committed to creating a safe, fair, and inclusive working environment.
We offer:
22 days of annual leave per year plus bank holidays rising to 27 after 5 years of continuous service.
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 30 January 2026 to wa.applications@wessexarch.co.uk All applications will be acknowledged within 2 weeks of the closing date. Interviews will be held in early February 2026 If you have questions about the role, then please contact Dr Alex Brown, Head of Geoarchaeology (a.brown@wessexarch.co.uk) and Dr Beccy Scott, Principal Marine Geoarchaeologist (B.Scott@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.
The group provides a forum for practicing marine archaeologists and advises CIfA Advisory Council on issues relevant to underwater sites, intertidal and nautical archaeology.
MASIG aims to
promote the advancement of marine archaeological practice and individual professional development
promote greater understanding of marine archaeology within the wider archaeological community through the publication of technical papers and guidance documents
organise seminars and conferences to act as a forum for the development and maintenance of good practice in matters relating to marine archaeology
Email aumaa2025@gmail.com or DM us if you have any questions.
The Indo-Pacific region holds one of the richest and most diverse maritime cultural landscapes in the world, encompassing ancient seafaring routes, submerged prehistoric sites, shipwrecks, port settlements, and coastal ritual spaces. Recent advances in underwater technologies, interdisciplinary approaches, and regional collaborations have rapidly expanded the scope of maritime and underwater archaeology across the region. This session seeks to highlight new findings, methodologies, and theoretical contributions that are reshaping our understanding of past human interactions with aquatic environments in the Indo-Pacific.
We invite papers that present recent fieldwork, underwater site assessments, maritime heritage management strategies, or innovative research on navigation, maritime trade, seascape use, and submerged cultural heritage. The session also aims to foster dialogue and will emphasise future directions for the field on the challenges and opportunities in including the integration of maritime archaeology within broader landscape and climate frameworks; the role of local and Indigenous knowledge systems; ethical and inclusive approaches to maritime heritage stewardship, and the need for regional collaboration in capacity-building, policy-making, and data sharing. By bringing together scholars, practitioners, and policymakers, this session will explore future directions for a more integrated and sustainable approach to maritime and underwater archaeology in the Indo-Pacific.
The Science and Engineering Internship Program (SEIP) aims to train and provide real-world experience for community college, undergraduate, graduate students, and recent graduates up to 2 years studying ocean sciences, technology, engineering, and video in the at-sea environment. Intern positions entail 3-5 week periods working aboard E/V Nautilus as Data Loggers, Seafloor Mappers, ROV Pilots, or Video Systems Engineers. All interns spend their time on Nautilus working with a wide array of scientists, engineers, students, and educators.
OET offers four types of paid SEIP internships: Ocean Science, Seafloor Mapping & Hydrography, Video Systems Engineering, and ROV Engineering. OET offers a Navigation Internship in partnership with the US Naval Academy and US Coast Guard Academy for cadets and midshipmen from those institutions.
Ocean Science interns learn to make scientific observations, summarize scientific dive information, and preserve physical samples.
ROV Engineering interns learn to maintain and operate our remotely operated vehicles and associated systems.
Video Systems Engineering interns learn to operate camera controls for the remotely operated vehicles’ video systems and work with lead engineers in the operation and maintenance of all video systems aboard Nautilus.
Seafloor Mapping & Hydrography interns learn to acquire, manage, and process seafloor mapping data from a multibeam sonar, sub-bottom profiler, and auxiliary sensors (e.g. CTD, XBT).
All interns gain experience in communications and leadership, including participation in educational outreach activities like broadcasts on NautilusLive.org and live ship-to-shore connections with classrooms. All internships include a paid stipend for participation along with travel to/from the expedition funded and arranged by OET. OET is committed to including and amplifying role models from all backgrounds. We encourage a broad pool of applicants, particularly students from communities near our expedition locations.
Applications are now open for the 2026 exploration season! Application links for each internship, eligibility requirements, and helpful information can be found in our Application Packet. Deadline: January 4, 2026 at 8 pm ET.
Applicants can apply for up to two internship disciplines.
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.
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 June 2026.
The candidate should hold a masters, (or due for completion before the intended start), in a related discipline. Furthermore a background in machine learning/AI, geoarchaeology, environmental science, or computer science would be beneficial, but is not required, depending on equivalent experience.
Funding notes:
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.
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Beneath the waves lies a silent emergency—one that connects humanity’s maritime heritage to the future of our one global ocean. The Ocean Foundation’s Ocean Heritage Initiative stands at the forefront of this crisis through a revolutionary flagship project that demonstrates that cultural preservation and environmental protection are not competing priorities but complementary solutions to the same urgent challenge
More than 8,500 shipwrecks worldwide contain enough oil and hazardous materials to cause environmental disasters that would dwarf recent spills, while simultaneously destroying irreplaceable underwater archaeological sites and war graves. These aging vessels, many casualties of the World Wars, represent a dual threat that traditional conservation approaches have failed to address comprehensively. Our groundbreaking partnership with Lloyd’s Register Foundation and Waves Group tackles these ticking time bombs through an innovative model that recognizes shipwrecks as both cultural treasures and environmental hazards requiring integrated solutions.
The crisis embodies a profound injustice: vulnerable coastal communities that played no role in creating these underwater hazards face the greatest risks from catastrophic spills and heritage loss. Through international workshops spanning from London to Malta, we’ve built a global coalition of experts developing the standards and protocols needed to address these dual threats before they become catastrophes, while ensuring those most affected have the strongest voice in developing solutions. Our work has already prompted UNEP to commit to developing new guidelines for wreck management, while UNESCO has recognized the urgent need for cross-sectoral cooperation in protecting maritime heritage.
The project demonstrates how heritage preservation can drive environmental policy, creating frameworks that simultaneously safeguard marine ecosystems and honor the cultural significance of these underwater sites. Where traditional approaches see separate problems requiring separate solutions, we see interconnected heritage requiring integrated protection—transforming ocean threats into conservation opportunities that preserve both our maritime past and marine future for generations to come.
For more information on our Ocean Heritage Initiative, see here.
For the call to action on Potentially Polluting Wrecks read the Malta Manifesto here.
Our road map going forward is to implement or foster the implementation of the 14 recommendations in the Insight Report, “Potentially polluting wrecks: protecting people and planet.” See our road map here
Job Duties: To help progress the conservation of artifacts from one of NC’s most significant archaeological sites: the wreck of Blackbeard’s flagship Queen Anne’s Revenge, formerly the French slave ship La Concorde.
Major Task to be Performed:
1) Solution testing. 2) Data entry. 3) Artifact analysis. 4) Monitoring of storage environments 5) Artifact photography 6) Image processing 7) Assist with outreach 8) Assist conservators with long-term conservation projects
From seabed to surface, Acteon develops solutions to the energy industry’s most complex problems. We harness data, engineering knowledge and operational expertise to efficiently design, install, maintain, extend the life of, and decommission offshore energy assets to ensure they deliver maximum economic value. Using the latest technology, we gather and analyse hard-to-reach data in the most challenging environments. We partner with customers to apply it to their specific needs and challenges and devise tailored plans to help them safely and responsibly accelerate projects and reduce the total cost of operations. This allows our customers to focus on enhancing their core operations, growing sustainably and profitably and, ultimately, delivering the energy the world needs.
UTEC, Acteon’s Geo-services business line, harnesses data to optimise designs, save time and maximise your project’s economic value by providing a holistic understanding of the marine environment. Our insights underpin customers’ decision-making from design to asset life extension, ensuring every decision delivers.
UTEC is looking to add qualified Offshore Surveyor to the team in the United States. The Surveyor is responsible for acquiring and processing accurate positioning data (vessel & sensors) during his/her shift (watch). The Surveyor shall assist the Party Chief/Senior Surveyor to ensure that positioning data and calibrations are acquired and processed in line with UTEC procedures and to specifications given in the scope of work, and that all results are concisely documented using the relevant UTEC forms. The Surveyor will inform Party Chief/Senior Surveyor of any required revisions to the current UTEC forms and procedures which may arise.
This is an offshore role and will require a significant amount time spent on a vessel and may take place in inclement weather and extreme temperatures. Responsibilities may require an adjusted work schedule, long days, and evening/weekend hours to meet deadlines. Extensive travel is required.
Duties • Assist with mobilizing surface and subsurface sensors onto vessel, ROV, trencher/plough • Assist with interfacing surface and subsurface sensors into online software packages • Assist with calibration of surface and subsurface systems, including alongside calibrations • Verify the current geodetic and datum shift parameters within online setup with client supplied test points • Attend pre-shift meetings to gain an understanding of forthcoming operations. Liaise with client representatives during operations to be fully aware of work schedule • Communicate effectively during operations to direct ROV and vessel crew and other disciplines over clear comms or radio • Operate word processing and spreadsheet applications • Operate the online software packages used by the company • Perform basic operations on survey system components including regular system status checks • Monitor data collection, raising concerns immediately to Senior Surveyor or Party Chief • Perform a basic level of data processing primarily to assess quality of logged data, allowing simple presentation to Senior Surveyor or Party Chief • Report any operation that differs to task plan or procedure to Senior Surveyor or Party Chief • Maintain an accurate and complete online log and Log book to report survey operations • Produce field reports and memos as assigned/required by Senior Surveyor and Party Chief
Required • Education in Geomatics, Surveying Science • Relevant industry experience or military/academic experience in survey related discipline • Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others • Ability to perform tasks and achieve results with a high degree of accuracy and precision • Ability to work both independently and within teams • Experience in industry standard survey packages required • Must hold a valid passport free from status or restrictive conditions that preclude travel to and work in countries where the company routinely operates
This fully funded PhD project is part of the QUARTILES Doctoral Landscape Award, a BBSRC and NERC-funded research and training programme designed to equip PhD students with the skills, expertise, outlook, and real-world experience needed to become the next generation of scientific leaders capable of addressing pressing environmental grand challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and sustainability.
This exciting interdisciplinary PhD project focuses on characterising the geomorphology of the present day seabed around the UK to better understand the how , where and why seabed is changing and present and how has it changed in the past.
In shelf seas around the planet large areas of the seabed are currently being assessed and evaluated as potential sites for large scale renewable energy developments. To develop offshore wind farms, tidal turbines and route subsea cables it is essential to understand the seabed and the shallow subsurface to facilitate safe and minimum cost construction, while also minimising impact on the environment. The challenge is particularly complex on formerly glaciated continental shelves (for example the North Sea) where the geomorphological and sedimentary imprint of the last glaciation (25,000 years ago) is intertwined with more recent, and potentially very dynamic bedforms generated by waves and currents. In addition to the above, changes of the sea level following the last glaciation meant that parts of the present-day seabed were terrestrially exposed and formed palaeolandscape potentially inhabited by early humans therefore of key importance for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of offshore projects.
Research Approach: You’ll use large scale high resolution bathymetric datasets covering large parts of the UK continental shelf to map and understand the geomorphology and its implications for renewable energy projects palaeolandscape research. You will use GIS environment to address the research questions. There will be opportunities to acquire your ow bathymetric and sonar datasets unis Uncrewed Surface Vessels.
Training Opportunities: Comprehensive training in marine and engineering geomorphology, glacial geomorphology, marine archaeology, GIS and remote sensing. You will have the opportunity to engage with industry partners for whom this research is of vital importance.
Career Impact: This research will enable you to pursue a career in academia and industry alike. The is significant and growing industry demand for expertise in marine sediment mobility due to the growth of Offshore renewable industry sector. With the unique interdisciplinary background the graduate will be ideally suited to careers in engineering consulting, environmental and coastal management, marine geoscience and hydrography as well as regulatory or government bodies.
Skills and Experience: Some experience in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and interest in marine geoscience and, marine archaeology and/or engineering geology and geomorphology. Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research and offshore renewable energy.
Informal enquiries are encouraged! For further project information please contact the lead project supervisor by selecting the first listed name at the top of this advert and sending your enquiry.
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ELIGIBILITY:
Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion is core to the QUARTILES Doctoral Landscape Award. We actively encourage applications from diverse career paths and backgrounds and across all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation and transgender status, amongst other protected characteristics.
We also invite applications from those returning from a career break, industry or other roles. We typically require a minimum 2:1 in your first degree (or equivalent), but exceptions can be made where applicants can demonstrate excellence in alternative ways, including, but not limited to, performance in masters courses, professional placements, internships or employment – this will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and is dependent upon approval from the relevant host institution. We offer flexible study arrangements such as part-time study (minimum 50%), however this does depend on the nature of the project/research so will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Please send your completed QUARTILES application form, along with academic transcripts and certificates to quartiles-admissions@abdn.ac.uk
Please provide two academic references (we are unable to directly request references from your referees. If you would like to include references to support your application, please ensure they are provided directly to us. Some project supervisors may choose to contact your referees – please also include their contact details on your CV.
Please ensure you submit all the required information and documentation.
If you require any additional assistance in submitting your application or have any queries about the application process, please don’t hesitate to contact us at quartiles-admissions@abdn.ac.uk
Funding Notes
This 45 Month (NERC) opportunity is open to UK and International students (The proportion of international students appointed to the QUARTILES DLA is capped at 30% by UKRI).
QUARTILES studentships include a tax-free UKRI doctoral stipend (£19,795 for the 2025/26 academic year, the 2026/27 rate has yet to be released), plus a training grant of £9,000 to support data collection activities throughout the PhD.
QUARTILES does not provide funding to cover visa and associated healthcare surcharges for international students.
The San Diego State University Department of History seeks to fill the USS Midway Chair in Modern US Military History, an open-rank and endowed position with expertise in modern U.S. military history. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in the period since 1900, with emphasis on 1940 onward. The History Department defines military history very broadly with a focus on American statecraft, the nation’s place in the world, and the impact of US wars on peoples and societies at home and abroad. The Department has established strengths in social, cultural, public, and global history, and seeks candidates whose work complements and engages with one or more these areas of excellence. The faculty appointed to this position is expected to collaborate with the Department’s public history program and the Center for Public and Oral History. The appointed faculty member will teach courses at all levels, from lower-division undergraduate lectures to graduate seminars, with a 2–2 teaching load in the History Department. The USS Midway Chair will also be expected to engage in committee service in the department. Consistent with SDSU’s teacher-scholar faculty model, this position seeks candidates who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in both research and teaching. Successful applicants will be expected to pursue an active research agenda, including the pursuit of external funding and peer-reviewed publications, while also contributing to high-quality instruction, curriculum development, committee participation, and university service. To learn more, please visit the History Department website: https://history.sdsu.edu/.
Calling all divers and dive charter boat skippers . . . We need your help!
Historic England have commissioned MSDS Marine to undertake a undertake a strategic review of physical dive trails on England’s protected wreck sites.
This short project will undertake a review of the use of the physical dive trails and provide recommendations for how Historic England can support volunteer licensees in the ongoing maintenance of these trails.
As part of the project we would really like to hear from divers and dive charter boat skippers about your use (or none use of!) dive trails. The survey only takes a minute or two to complete and you will help shape the future of dive trails on protected wreck sites!
The PhD will be based at the University of Portsmouth and carried out in collaboration with the University of Southampton. The supervisory team at Portsmouth (Dr Charles Wood, Dr Tarek Teba and Dr Jovana Radulovic ) will work alongside academic collaborators at Southampton, drawing on their strengths in maritime archaeology, geomatics and digital heritage data to ensure the project benefits from the wider interdisciplinary context of the partnership. External supervision will be provided by Eleanor Schofield at the Mary Rose Museum.
Successful applicants will receive a bursary to cover tuition fees for three years and a stipend in line with the UKRI rate (£20,780 for 2025/26).Bursary recipients will also receive £1,500 p.a. for project costs/consumables.
Costs for student visa and immigration health surcharge are not covered by this bursary. For further guidance and advice visit our international and EU students ‘Visa FAQs’ page.
This funded PhD is only open to new students who do not hold a previous doctoral level qualification.
The work on this project could involve:
Apply advanced multimodal imaging (micro-CT, XRF, spectroscopy and EM) to one of the world’s most iconic archaeological artefacts — the hull of the Mary Rose
Integrate structural, chemical and historical datasets to reveal how a 16th-century warship has changed over five centuries of burial, recovery and conservation
Work directly with the Mary Rose Museum’s conservation scientists, gaining rare access to physical samples, historical records and long-term environmental monitoring data
Generate evidence that directly shapes conservation decisions for the Mary Rose Trust and establishes transferable methods for protecting other heritage collections
Project description
The Mary Rose hull has undergone extensive conservation following centuries of submersion and subsequent exposure in a controlled museum environment. A range of techniques (micro-CT, XRF, XANES and physical monitoring of movement and moisture content) have been used at different stages, but these datasets have largely been analysed separately. A key challenge now is to correlate structural, chemical and environmental information across scales and over time, to better understand ongoing risks and optimise conservation strategies.
This project will address that challenge by combining new microscopy and imaging experiments with the integration of existing datasets. You will acquire and analyse micro-CT, XRF and complementary spectroscopic and electron microscopy data on selected regions of the hull or associated material and will develop workflows for registering and visualising multimodal datasets in a common spatial framework. By comparing these integrated datasets with historical measurements, the project will provide new insight into degradation mechanisms, the effects of past treatments, and the current stability of the hull.
You will receive training in advanced X-ray imaging, electron microscopy and data analysis, and will work closely with both the University of Portsmouth’s Future Technology Centre and the Mary Rose’s conservation team. The methodologies developed will be directly relevant to other maritime and wooden heritage collections, providing broader impact within heritage science.
General admissions criteria
You’ll need a good first degree from an internationally recognised university (minimum upper second class or equivalent, depending on your chosen course) or a Master’s degree in an appropriate subject. In exceptional cases, we may consider equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.
Specific candidate requirements
We welcome applications from candidates with a background in one or more of: physics, materials science, mechanical or civil engineering, conservation science, heritage science, chemistry or a closely related discipline.
Experience in at least one of the following will be advantageous:
X-ray imaging (e.g. micro-CT), electron microscopy, or related microscopy/characterisation techniques.
Analytical spectroscopy (e.g. XRF, XANES, FTIR) or materials characterisation.
Scientific computing, image analysis or data visualisation (e.g. Python, MATLAB, or similar tools).
An interest in heritage science and working at the interface between experimental measurement, data integration and real-world conservation problems is essential. Prior experience with heritage materials is desirable but not essential; full training will be provided
How to Apply
We’d encourage you to contact Dr Charles Wood (charles.wood@port.ac.uk) to discuss your interest before you apply, quoting the project code SEM50780126.
When you are ready to apply, you can apply at the link below. Please note that email applications are not accepted.
This position is an Analyst in the Programs and Integration Division (PID), a division in the Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy for Management (DUSN (M)). DUSN(M) is a directorate reporting to the Under Secretary of the Navy. The primary purpose of this position is to collaborate closely with the Secretariat Historian, helping develop, supporting and augmenting a variety of processes, products, and services.
Major Duties
Institutional Memory 35%
Develops detailed plans, tasks, milestones and schedules to ensure efficient and timely sequencing for collecting Secretariat history source documents to develop annual Secretariat history summaries. Assists the Department of the Navy Secretariat Historian composing taskers to each political appointee’s office for annual history data call. Independently enter tasker(s) into the Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2), resolving questions (when appropriate), reviewing packages for completeness, tracking deadlines, devising and maintaining a catalog of in-house reference files.
Collaborates with the Directives and Records Management Division (DRMD), Secretariat Historian and the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) to retain, file, and/or archive elsewhere in compliance with DRMD and requirements, but also to meet the research needs of the Secretariat.
Art and Artifact Support 35%
Supports art and artifact acquisition, borrowing, and accountability, and responsible presentation in political appointees’ offices. Supports managing E-ring display cases and other special exhibits as required. Works closely with Secretariat Historian negotiating and instituting loans for special exhibits; collaborates and coordinates with DUSN (M) publications branch and Secretariat Historian (and/or other experts) to help all parties keep moving methodically toward completion of exhibit(s).
Develops improved system and/or database to catalog art and artifacts and organize history information for labels, tours, and publications.
Secretariat Historian Outreach 30%
Collaborates with Secretariat Historian instituting new history-related events, strategic communications surrounding events, coordinating with speakers, PID Events Team, PFPA, NHHC/NMMC, as appropriate. Promotes the missions and values of military history commands, museums, and historical preservation work to encourage documenting today’s history. Develops business and financing plans/POAMs, and folders with strategic communications for future events.
Collaborates and assists history commands and museums to build a publicly available Secretariat history website featuring artifacts on loan.
Provides history tours in absence and/or supports Secretariat Historian tours.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Required by the Position
Ability to communicate extremely well in extemporaneous conversation and in writing.
Experience working in complex bureaucracies with multiple stakeholders.
Experience developing and implementing complicated and detailed plans for long range projects that demand coordinating inputs from multiple collaborators.
Knowledgeable and driven to remain up to date on features of MSO suite and other software. This will be vital for program management and information management responsibilities.
Supervisory Controls – The supervisor assigns specific projects in terms of issues, organizations, functions, or work processes to be studied and sets deadlines for completing the work. Where two or more projects are involved, the supervisor may assign priorities among the various projects as well as deadlines for the attainment of specific milestones within a project. The supervisor or higher-grade analyst provides assistance on controversial issues or on the application of qualitative or quantitative analytical methods to the study of subjects for which precedent studies are not available. Work is reviewed for conformance with overall requirements as well as contribution to the objectives of the study. Findings and recommendations developed by the employee are reviewed prior to release, publication, or discussion with management officials.
Incumbent exercises fully delegated authority for history events management; exercises partial and collaborative authority for artifact accountability and institutional memory initiatives.
Works collaboratively with Secretariat Historian to develop policies and procedures; once plans are developed, works independently with minimal supervision.
Factor 4- Complexity
The Secretariat Historian and their assistant/associate follow best practices of the museum community and working together, negotiating and implementing procedures meeting the needs of both museum professionals and tactfully meeting strategic communications needs of Secretariat leadership. Likewise, they negotiate and implement procedures for collecting historic documents that comply with DRMD, security, legal, regulations; but at the same time meet the minimum organizational memory needs of the Secretariat.
This incumbent gathers information, identifies and analyzes issues, and builds useful systems and structures for more effective retention and use of resources and more efficient use/mining of Secretariat information.
Scope and Effect
The purpose of this position is to help institute solutions to improve operations and solve problems in information management, art and artifact accountability, Secretariat history outreach, and strategic communications.
Physical Demands
Incumbent must be able to carry light artifacts and small paintings.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1. Security Clearance: This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain
Secret Security clearance as a condition of employment.
2. Pentagon Building Access: This position requires the incumbent to maintain unescorted access to the Pentagon Reservation as a condition of employment.
3. Telework: Situational
4. Drug Testing: This position has not been identified as a drug testing designated position.
5. TDY Requirement: Travel is very limited
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits Offered
401k
Life Insurance plans
Employee Health and Wellness program
Crossroads Talent Solutions, LLC is a Veteran friendly employer and provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
AOC is one of the leading, and fastest growing, heritage companies in the UK. We pride ourselves on our commitment to working on interesting and ground-breaking projects, and we are proud of our highly skilled, dynamic staff. We offer a full range of fieldwork, consultancy, survey, post-excavation, conservation and public archaeology services. We are a CIfA Registered Organisation with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018 certification. We actively encourage our team members to grow their skillsets during their time at AOC, with their ambitions matching ours.
Role
If you are already working as an archaeological conservator, or if you are an object conservator with knowledge of the principles of archaeological conservation then this is an excellent opportunity to further your career in archaeological and historic objects conservation.
The position is based in our Edinburgh office and involves working with our national team on a broad range of conservation projects from sites across the UK. Projects will entail in-house and on-site conservation assessment, liaison with in-house and external conservators and artefact specialists, bench and on-site conservation, condition surveys and collection care. The post will involve working on location across the UK as required.
Drive, initiative and a methodical working approach with an attention to detail, and ability to work with minimal supervision are essential.
A full UK driving licence is highly desirable.
About you
Essential
Degree level qualification in Conservation
A track-record of working with archaeological and/or historic objects
A positive and enthusiastic professional interested in an exciting career opportunity with a forward-thinking company.
Enjoy being part of a team that is central to the future growth and success of an organisation.
Desirable
ICON membership
A willingness to work towards ICON Accreditation
Full and current driving licence entitling you to drive in the UK
A background in archaeology
Benefits
Salary: Competitive and reviewed regularly, based on ability and experience.
Annual Bonus: Ring-fenced Scheme based on performance.
Welfare & Support: Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programmes, occupational health support, Medicash Health Insurance and generous sick leave.
Pension Scheme: Company pension scheme included.
Accommodation & Subsistence: Provided when working away from home, including weekend stays when required.
Training & Development: Access to training budgets, conference allowances, and career progression via AOC’s bespoke Job Aspiration Matrix. Training and support offered for a range of HSE programmes including, First Aid, manual handling, CSCS, SSSTS, and SMSTS where relevant to your role.
Inclusive Environment: We foster an inclusive, tolerant, and supportive workplace with staff-led committees (Employee Representative, HSQE, Social).
Flexible Working: We offer a flexible working policy to reflect both the business needs and staff preferences.
ICON Membership: 100% paid membership
Other Benefits: Cycle to work scheme, paid travel for all staff, and time off in lieu (TOIL) policy.
Applying
Applications via CV and cover letter should be sent to Gretel.Evans@aocarchaeology.com. The overall closing date for applications is Monday 8 December. If you would like any further information on this post, please contact Gretel for an informal discussion. Your enquiry will be treated in confidence.
AOC is one of the leading, and fastest growing, heritage companies in the UK. We pride ourselves on our commitment to working on interesting and ground-breaking projects, and we are proud of our highly skilled, dynamic staff. We offer a full range of fieldwork, consultancy, survey, post-excavation, conservation and public archaeology services. We are a CIfA Registered Organisation with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018 certification. We actively encourage our team members to grow their skillsets during their time at AOC, with their ambitions matching ours.
Role
If you are already working as an archaeological conservator, or if you are an object conservator with experience and knowledge of the principles of archaeological conservation then this is an excellent opportunity to further your career in archaeological and historic objects conservation.
The position is based in our Edinburgh office and involves working with our national team on a broad range of conservation projects from sites across the UK. Projects will entail in-house and on-site conservation assessment, liaison with in-house and external conservators and artefact specialists, bench and on-site conservation, condition surveys and collection care. Other responsibilities will include design and costing of medium to large projects, management of budgets, supervision and/or line management of staff. The post will involve working on location across the UK as required.
Drive, initiative and a methodical working approach with an attention to detail, and ability to work independently are essential.
A full UK driving licence is highly desirable. ICON Accreditation, or a willingness to work towards it, is also required.
About you
Essential
Degree level or Masters qualification in Conservation
A track-record of working with archaeological and/or historic objects
Experience of working in a commercial setting
A positive and enthusiastic professional interested in an exciting career opportunity with a forward-thinking company.
Enjoy being part of a team that is central to the future growth and success of an organisation.
Desirable
ICON membership
ICON Accreditation
Full and current driving licence entitling you to drive in the UK
A background in archaeology
Benefits
Salary: Competitive and reviewed regularly, based on ability and experience.
Annual Bonus: Ring-fenced Scheme based on performance.
Welfare & Support: Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programmes, occupational health support, Medicash Health Insurance and generous sick leave.
Pension Scheme: Company pension scheme included.
Accommodation & Subsistence: Provided when working away from home, including weekend stays when required.
Training & Development: Access to training budgets, conference allowances, and career progression via AOC’s bespoke Job Aspiration Matrix. Training and support offered for a range of HSE programmes including, First Aid, manual handling, CSCS, SSSTS, and SMSTS where relevant to your role.
Inclusive Environment: We foster an inclusive, tolerant, and supportive workplace with staff-led committees (Employee Representative, HSQE, Social).
Flexible Working: We offer a flexible working policy to reflect both the business needs and staff preferences.
ICON Membership: 100% paid membership
Other Benefits: Cycle to work scheme, paid travel for all staff, and time off in lieu (TOIL) policy.
Applying
Applications via CV and cover letter should be sent to Gretel.Evans@aocarchaeology.com. The closing date for applications is Monday 8 December. If you would like any further information on this post, please contact Gretel for an informal discussion. Your enquiry will be treated in confidence.
Two references will be required. Referees will not be approached without the candidate’s permission.
Museum Batavialand in Lelystad tells the story of the Netherlands and the water, from prehistory to the reclamation of Flevoland. We are the premier museum for maritime archaeology and manage the National Maritime Archaeological Depot, the Provincial Archaeological Depot Flevoland, and the museum depot housing the province’s heritage collections. With the impressive reconstruction of the Batavia and our shipyard, visitors experience 17th-century craftsmanship firsthand.
For the research into the collection-related maritime archaeological themes, we are immediately looking for a
Maritime Archaeology Researcher (0.8 FTE)
The department
The Knowledge and Collections department consists of sixteen enthusiastic staff members dedicated to preserving the national maritime archaeological collection, the provincial archaeological collection, and the Flevoland Heritage Collections as effectively as possible and making them accessible for presentation and research. They do this through depot management, object conservation and restoration, collection research, maritime archaeological themes, and historical ship model building. In this way, the department contributes to telling the story of Dutch maritime history, with the province of Flevoland, in particular, hosting the largest dry-land shipwreck cemetery in the world.
The newly recruited colleague will conduct research into shipwrecks, ship inventories, and maritime archaeological themes in a broader sense.
What are you going to do?
· You contribute to the initiation, development, supervision and implementation of (scientific) research within the field of maritime archaeology in the Netherlands;
· You advise on and contribute to the museum’s knowledge development;
· You define research projects and publish the research results;
You advise and make substantive contributions to exhibitions and public activities in collaboration with the curator;
You organize knowledge days and contribute to active knowledge sharing and representation of the museum within the knowledge sector and the general public.
What are you bringing?
· A completed Master’s degree (or PhD) preferably in the field of maritime archaeology;
· Demonstrable knowledge of and experience with (historical) maritime archaeological research;
Knowledge of relevant themes in shipwreck research, wreck inventories, maritime cultural landscapes, etc.
· You are aware of recent developments and challenges in the management of underwater cultural heritage;
· Connected to relevant fieldwork projects in the Netherlands, such as the Field School of Ship Archaeology Flevoland;
· You have experience in publishing research results and an affinity with audience-oriented writing;
· You supervise (research) internships;
· You have access to relevant networks (Universities; Glavimans Symposion; Maritime Portaal, ISBSA, IKUWA, etc.).
What do we offer?
Employment terms are in accordance with the Museum Collective Labor Agreement (CAO). The position is classified in scale 11. The salary ranges from €4,131 to €5,516 gross per month for a 36-hour workweek. We also offer a 3.4% year-end bonus, an 8% holiday allowance, and travel allowance. The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of extension.
Information
For more information about the content, please contact Mr. Joran Smale, Curator of the Maritime Archaeological National Collection (T. +31-6-15605141). For more information about the procedure, please contact Ms. Sanne Veenenbos, Head of Knowledge and Collections (T. +31-6-58013841).
Apply
We believe that diversity promotes a broad perspective and better decision-making. Engagement and respect for cultural differences contribute to our objectives. We invite everyone to apply. If you would like to apply, please email sollicitaties@batavialand.nl . You can apply until December 19, 2025.
Six (6) years of professional experience in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field. A master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field from an accredited college or university can substitute for the years of experience required.
At least two (2) years of professional archaeological field experience that includes survey, excavation, mapping and NRHP assessment
Scientific Diving certification (AAUS or equivalent)
Knowledge of pertinent state and federal cultural resource legislation
Special Note:
Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct cultural resource surveys on Board of Trustees Lands
Manage and review applications for 1A-32 Archaeological Research Permits
Assist with underwater archaeology field projects
Assist with Archaeological Resource Management Training
Assist state land managers with cultural resource requests
Review applications and deliverables for archaeological projects funded by DHR Grants
Perform site damage assessments when needed
Perform other work-related duties as required
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of Florida’s pre-Columbian & historic archaeological cultures, including the types of sites & their general distribution in different geographic settings
Knowledge of archaeological survey, excavation, and laboratory methods
Knowledge of Florida’s historic preservation laws and procedures relevant to archaeological research permitting
Ability to construct research designs and plan and lead archaeological projects
Ability to conduct field research in Florida’s various environmental settings, both underwater and terrestrial
Proficiency with ArcGIS, GPS technology, Photoshop, Illustrator, and MS Office suite
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to prepare professional quality reports on the results of archaeological projects in a timely manner
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS:
A Level 2 criminal background check is a condition of employment. If selected for this position, you must provide your fingerprints. We will send your fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check.
IMPORTANT NOTICES:
We are committed to enhancing our workforce through the employment of Veterans, individuals with disabilities and seek qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, abilities, skills, and talents to join our workforce.
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: https://www.sss.gov
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
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