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Maritime Archaeology Practice Lead
Gray & Pape, a national and international cultural heritage management firm, is seeking a full-time Practice Leader – Maritime Services. The successful candidate will possess the skills, abilities, education, and experience to lead the Maritime Services practice group, foster innovation in marine projects, lead and mentor members of the practice group, and provide quality control in all Maritime projects and proposals. The Practice Leader – Maritime Services functions as a Principal-in-Charge, Project Manager, and/or Principal Investigator on all projects, and assures that all work products address the RFP/SOW requirements and provide professionally defensible methods. The Practice Leader – Maritime Services will support business development, foster productive relationships with clients, prepare/review proposals, and grow internal capabilities to meet our clients’ needs. Responsibilities will also include community outreach and tribal engagement.
Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a minimum of M.A./M.S. in Anthropology, or related field, with an emphasis in underwater archaeology, plus 8 years supervisory and project management experience in maritime archaeology; experience as a professional marine archaeologist in the Northeast and Middle Atlantic US is preferred. The successful candidate must be able to function as a Qualified Marine Archaeologist (QMA) to Bureau of Ocean Energy Management standards regarding identification and treatment of historic properties in federal waters. Ability to work from our Providence, RI, office is preferred.
The Maritime Practice Leader must have proven ability and experience with collecting and interpreting data from geophysical surveys using remote-sensing technologies, including side-scan sonar, magnetometer, gradiometer, sub-bottom profiler systems, and multibeam to identify potential cultural resources (historical and pre-contact). The candidate should also be a certified diver and have experience utilizing Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV) to assess targets of interest. Experience overseeing dive-related cultural resources projects and submerged paleo-landscapes is strongly preferred. Other applicable skills and experience include: demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to complete projects on time and on budget. The successful candidate must possess a thorough understanding of the legal frameworks of the position and industry. A driver’s license is required.
This position may require up to 40% travel. Frequently this travel is outside the local area and includes overnight stays.
Gray & Pape offers a competitive pay and benefits package, including paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health and disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan. A complete job description is available upon request. If you are ready to join our team, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Charity Touchette, HR Manager, ctouchette@graypape.com.
The position is open until filled and we will be interviewing qualified applicants immediately.
Artifact Conservation Intern
Summer 2020 Conservation Internship,The Mariners’ Museum and Park, Newport News, Virginia
This internship will provide practical experience in conservation, building on and strengthening the intern’s analytical, condition assessment, treatment research, and proposal writing skills acquired during their first/second year of graduate school.
1. The intern will conduct an in-depth analysis, write a condition report, and draft a preliminary treatment proposal for the Isabel, an early 20th century carvel planked Spanish fishing boat. The intern will work under the direct supervision of Chief Conservator William Hoffman, and will be assisted by Associate Research Scientist Dr. Molly McGath, Assistant Objects Conservator Paige Schmidt, and Material Culture Specialist Hannah Fleming. Over the course of 10 weeks, the intern will:
● Learn about maritime conservation and conservation of composite objects.
● Characterize paint, fibers, wood and other materials by taking samples or cross-sections and analyze these with light microscopy and other analytical techniques as necessary.
● Complete a comprehensive condition report.
● Conduct research on potential treatment options and formulate a preliminary treatment proposal. Emphasis will be on allowing the intern time to research treatment options
and to perform hands-on treatment testing.
● Assist with other treatments of collection objects.
Maritime Archaeology Field School
2020 Flinders University Maritime Archaeology Field School
Rye, Victoria 2-15 February 2020
The 2020 Maritime Archaeology Field School will be based in Rye, Victoria, and will run in cooperation with Heritage Victoria and the Maritime Archaeology Association of Victoria. We will be participating in an exciting project focusing on the survey and excavation of Australian-built shipwrecks off the Rye Jetty.
The field school provides students with an introduction to the techniques of underwater survey, position fixing, mapping, photography, recording, excavation, photogrammetry and conservation. Some lectures and videos will be provided on the various research methods and techniques used by maritime archaeologists. It includes practical exercises, field work and associated lecture/seminars.
Students may investigate a number of maritime sites on land and underwater including:
• Archaeological survey and excavation of three early historic shipwrecks off Rye Jetty;
• Geophysical surveys of waters around the Rye and Flinders Jetties;
• Maritime cultural landscape surveys of the area; or
• Archaeological survey of maritime infrastructure at Rye and Flinders
When it’s run: 2–15 February 2020
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Who should attend?
There are no prerequisites for these short courses other than being over the age of 18 years. Moderate levels of fitness will be necessary for some components of the short courses. Note: SCUBA diving qualifications are preferred but NOT necessary for participation.
These courses will be of particular interest to students of archaeology, anthropology, history, geography, conservation, environmental management, and heritage, as well as vocational archaeologists and archaeology professionals.
Credit
Participants who complete the assessments are supplied with a Certificate of Achievement which states that the short course is equivalent to a 4.5 unit topic. Participants should be able to use this to negotiate credit with their home institution which we recommend they do prior to making arrangements to attend this field school.
How to apply?
Cost
$2133 (inc. GST)
$3350 (inc. GST) for overseas participants
Plus a $900 field school fee (for accommodation, food, local transport, etc).
If you need further information please contact the Field School Coordinator—Associate Professor Wendy van Duivenvoorde in the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Via email: wendy.vanduivenvoorde@flinders.edu.au or phone: +61 8 8201 5195.
2 Posts: Archaeologist and Conservator
https://msdsmarine.com/come-and-join-the-msds-marine-team/
Looking for a career in maritime archaeology in a growing company with lots of opportunities? Keen to work on material from a high-profile excavation? Then we would like to hear from you.
We currently have vacancies for an Archaeologist and a Conservator to work with us at MSDS Marine on the next stage of the Rooswijk project. You can find out more, and apply, using the links below.
Closing date: 6th January 2020
Underwater Archaeology Fieldwork Report Awards
The AIA is pleased to announce a new award, to be presented each year at the Annual Meeting of the Institute, which will recognize a report on fieldwork (e.g. excavation and/or survey) deemed most worthy of recognition by the award committee. The award is in keeping with the Code of Ethics of the AIA, which emphasizes the need for archaeologists to publish the results of their field research.
This new award is named for the late Dr. Anna Marguerite McCann, an internationally renowned scholar and author in the fields of ancient Greek and Roman sculpture. The first female American underwater archaeologist, Dr. McCann was a pioneer in underwater archaeology, specializing in the use of robotic technology to study ancient Roman harbors. Her many accomplishments in the field have previously been recognized by the AIA, most notably when she was awarded the James R. Wiseman Book Award in 1989 and later when she was presented with the AIA’s highest honor, the Gold Medal Award for Archaeological Achievement in 1998.
The deadline for letters of nomination and publications to be received by Institute Headquarters is March 15, 2020. Please stay tuned for further details, including eligibility requirements and application procedures.
Underwater Archaeologist
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/553190200
This position is located in NPS Regional Office Serving Interior Regions 6,7 and 8, in the Submerged Resources Center.
Open to the first 75 applicants or until 12/20/2019 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
Teaching Fellow in Maritime Archaeology
https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=1211019AR
The Department of Archaeology at the University of Southampton seeks to appoint a Teaching Fellow in Archaeology and Maritime Archaeology to cover for staff secondment to other roles. The successful candidate will deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching on our Archaeology and our Maritime Archaeology programmes. Duties may include running practical sessions in the field or in the classroom as well as lectures, tutorials and student project supervision.
The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant subject area and proven teaching experience. Knowledge of scientific diving and/or an appropriate diving qualification would be desirable.
Nautical Archaeologist
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. A Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, geology or closely related field is highly desirable. The candidate should possess knowledge of scientific methods and techniques used in underwater archaeological research. Experience in marine survey and data processing and analyses is required, as is skill 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.
R. Christopher Goodwin & Associates, Inc., a thirty-eight 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.
To apply for this position, click here or visit the Careers section of our website at www.rcgoodwin.com.
Coastal and Underwater Landscapes
University of Foggia
Sector L-ANT / 10 “Methodologies of archaeological research”, with particular reference to the study of settlement forms, material culture and ceramic production in different geographical and cultural areas, as well as businesses, through archaeological research of coastal and underwater landscapes.
Marine Heritage Consultant
We have an opportunity for a Heritage Consultant to join our expanding UK Environmental team. This position could be considered on a part time basis, minimum of 22.5 hours per week.
You will be an enthusiastic, optimistic, conscientious with excellent communication skills and a minimum of 2 years experience specifically in work place heritage and archaeological practice or consultancy. Direct experience of marine and coastal heritage consultancy is preferable, although individuals with experience of working as a marine archaeologist with an interest in pursuing a career in consultancy will also be considered.
You will need to efficient and enjoy the challenge of a growth-orientated environment. Able to work in a team and, at times, independently. The role will require close working with members of the heritage team, various environmental teams across the UK and in Europe, as well as with staff across other Business Lines. Willingness to contribute to multi-disciplinary teams will be key to the successful execution of the role. You will also contribute proactively to ensure consulting services are consistently delivered to the highest standards, meeting and exceeding clients’ needs.
The position will be within a small but growing historic environment (heritage) team, as part of the wider multi-disciplinary environment team.
As a marine heritage consultant you will be expected to undertake, archaeological desk-based assessments, conduct site visits and walkovers and monitor site works (coastal and intertidal), deliver tool box talks and presentations to on-site construction teams, prepare method statements and WSIs, and produce and compile marine historic environment (marine archaeology and cultural heritage) ES chapters associated with the coastal, intertidal and offshore elements of both large and small scale development planning projects.
Additionally, the role will support promoting the heritage service offering, as and when required, via assistance with marketing materials and presentations to help ensure and maintain a continual turnover of heritage related work.
Project involvement typically includes offshore renewables, coastal defence and flood alleviation schemes, port and harbour developments (including capital dredging) and other industrial developments.
KUDAR-ANAMED Joint Fellowship in Maritime Archaeology
Closes 15 December 2019.
The Koç University Mustafa V. Koç Maritime Archeology Research Center (KUDAR) and Research Center for Anatolian Civilizations (ANAMED) joint fellowship will support a post-doctoral or senior scholar specializing in Maritime Archeology or a closely-related topic for the 2020–2021 nine-month academic year (September 21st to June 15th). The successful applicant is required to reside in Istanbul during the fellowship period, to devote her/his time to a proposed research project, and to deliver three lectures on their original research. The fellowship provides one round-trip ticket to Istanbul, accommodation at ANAMED in Istanbul’s Beyoğlu neighborhood, five meals a week, and a monthly stipend. While in residence, the successful applicant will be able to take advantage of a limited research budget, the ANAMED seminar and study rooms, library resources within the Koç University system, and access to nearby research centers such as the Deutsches Archäologisches Institut, the Institut Français d’Études Anatoliennes, and the Instituto Italiano di Cultura. Applications from scholars of all nationalities are encouraged, but fellows must be proficient in English, the language of instruction at Koç University.
Established in honor of Mustafa V. Koç, the Koç University Maritime Archeology Research Center (KUDAR) supports and promotes Turkish and international scholars conducting high-impact research on maritime archeology, history, ethnography, heritage management, artifact conservation, and other practices concerned with the relationship between society and the sea. The center prioritizes research in the Social Sciences, primarily Archeology, but also Anthropology, Human Geography, and similar disciplines. The center may also encompass efforts that include the applied and natural sciences, such as Oceanography or Marine Biology, provided such research generates high-impact results that contribute to the center’s overall focus.
Questions concerning the fellowship and application process should be directed to anamedapplication@ku.edu.tr.
Maritime History Archives Posts
https://www.alpenalibrary.org/employmentopportunities
Special Collections Librarian
Special Collections Librarian Assistant/Local History Specialist
We would like to hire someone who has experience working in an archive; knows about Michigan history and maritime culture; has a degree in archival studies or marine archaeology or a related field. Having experience with digitization projects, oral history projects and making public presentations is desirable. You should also have willingness to try new ideas and have fun doing so is essential.
Admin and Program Assistant SS United States
http://www.preservenet.cornell.edu/employ/jobdetail.php?POSTID=7732
The SS United States Conservancy, a national nonprofit organization founded in 2004, is dedicated to protecting, revitalizing, and promoting the historic ocean liner SS United States, the largest passenger ship ever built in America and current holder of the transatlantic speed record. “America’s Flagship” transported four U.S. presidents, business moguls, movie stars, tourists, artists and authors, and immigrants, and the vessel is one of the sole surviving iconic ocean liners from the golden age of trans-Atlantic travel. The SS United States Conservancy purchased the SS United States in February of 2011 and is currently working to secure her future as a mixed-use, stationary development which will include a SS United States museum.
The Conservancy is moving full speed ahead on its goals of building its permanent collection of archives, art, and artifacts from the SS United States. Our dedicated staff is always diligently exploring how to best preserve, celebrate, and disseminate the range of items in the Conservancy’s collections through not only various social media platforms but also through unique opportunities and partnerships with museums, institutions, and other organizations. Guided by a prominent board of directors and advisory council, the Conservancy currently has a small team based in Washington, DC, Philadelphia, and New York. The organization has members hailing from all 50 states and 22 nations worldwide.
The SS United States Conservancy is currently recruiting for a part-time Administrative and Program Associate to be based in its Philadelphia office. (Some remote work is possible.) While the majority of the job requirements are administrative, the position offers the opportunity to assume additional program responsibilities in historic preservation and museum development and could be a great fit for someone interested in exploring those fields.
The roles and responsibilities of the Administrative & Program Associate include:
Archaeological Conservator
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/2618727/lpc-conservator
This Lake Phelps Canoes (LPC) Conservator position, based at the Queen Anne’s Revenge (QAR) Lab within the Office of State Archaeology (OSA) in DNCR’s Historic Resources Division, is critical to meet the goals of DNCR’s Collections Conservation, Diversity and Access mission; through conservation, documentation, analysis, associated research, and preparation for the eventual return of two Lake Phelps Canoes to exhibit at Pettigrew State Park, Visitor Center. This is a DNCR collaborative project between Pettigrew State Park, and OSA within DNCR’s Historic Resources Division. OSA bears primary responsibilities for protection and interpretation of thousands of underwater archaeological sites in North Carolina, including the Queen Anne’s Revenge/LaConcorde shipwreck. Pettigrew State Park preserves the natural environment around Lake Phelps and interprets the American Indian experience in the area, most notably concerning the construction and use of dugout canoes. This position is critical for completing the active re-treatment of historically significant Native American canoes recovered from Lake Phelps by ECU and OSA in the mid 1980’s. The LPC Conservator, will be an archaeological conservation professional and will have training and experience in the conservation of archaeological artifacts made of wood from recovery to conservation to exhibit. The employee will work cooperatively with the OSA QAR Lab team and with Pettigrew State Park staff, and other DNCR staff, partners, and volunteers. The LPC Conservator will undertake all aspects of documentation (including photography and illustration), examination, conservation, analysis, and study, and preparation of the Lake Phelps canoes for exhibit at Pettigrew State Park. Duties will include but not be limited to: documentation of wood canoes; examination and condition assessment of canoes including visual examination, microscopy, SEM analyses (as available at ECU), treatment of artifacts using or adapting proposed established and approved methodologies; maintenance and operation of conservation lab facilities and equipment; compliance with DNCR and ECU environmental health and safety requirements; maintaining written, computer and photographic documentation of artifacts and their treatments; reports on work undertaken of artifacts; preparation of archive (artifacts and records for transfer to museum); supervision and training of student interns and volunteers; participation in public education and outreach activities, such as lab tours, presentations, seminars, and web site. The LPC Conservator will be a member of the DNCR QAR Lab team in Greenville, NC, located at East Carolina University’s West Research Campus. The LPC Conservator will report to the QAR Lab Senior Conservator.
Update:
The North Carolina Office of State Archaeology is currently advertising for an IMLS grant-funded conservator to assess and re-conserve dugout canoes excavated from Lake Phelps in NC. This position is a time-limited full time position with the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and will be stationed at the QAR Conservation Lab in Greenville, NC.
Navy Cultural Resources Posts
PB&A is seeking qualified Cultural Resource Professionals to fill upcoming positions such as: Historians, Archivists, Freedom of Information Act Specialists, Curators, Conservators, Collection Management Specialists, Transcribers, Geographic Information Systems Specialist, Technical Editors, Photographers, and Graphics Specialists. Experience working in Navy Museum(s) is required for some positions. Experience working for the Navy History and Heritage Command is a plus.
Work will include conducting comprehensive surveys for purpose of identification, evaluation, and treatment of cultural resources under the jurisdiction of the Navy; preparing interpretive and educational materials for the Navy’s cultural resource heritage (brochures, videos, exhibits, interactive computer-based materials); preparing State Historic Preservation Office documentation; preparing National Register of Historic Places nomination forms; conducting archaeological surveys and NRHP eligibility evaluations, preparing Integrated Cultural Resource Management Plans; preparing draft Memorandum of Agreements and Programmatic Agreements for addressing archaeological issues; developing historic contexts; and conducting archival research.
Researcher in Underwater Archaeology
https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/457256
In the framework of a new European Research Project the Department must design, develop, and validate an innovative underwater scooter, usable by underwater archaeologists as a support for surveying, documenting and preserving Underwater Cultural Heritage. The work of the researcher will consist in supporting, with his know-how on electronics and behavior monitoring, the engineers during all sensors’ integration and verification phases. Simplified devices have to be used for ocean literacy. The ideal candidate must know the bases of European Projects design and development.
Archaeological Conservator
The Queen Anne’s Revenge Conservation Lab based in Greenville, NC is seeking to hire a QAR Conservator. This full-time, permanent position falls under the Office of State Archaeology within the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Please note the closing date is November 12. This is a re-posting of an unfilled vacancy – we encourage anyone who applied previously to reapply.
Marine Archaeologist
Still open until 17 November:
https://careers.qm.org.qa/marine-archaeologist-0
Key Accountabilities:
- Survey, record and interpret known and unknown submerged heritage assets using a range of excavation and diving equipment
- Plan and manage an underwater excavation
- Produce, compile and maintain archaeological data and handle, record and pre-classify waterlogged finds including entering data continuously to the excavation database
- Draw sketches, plans and sections according to QM guidelines
- Analyze and interpret archaeological, geophysical and remote-sensing survey data, including Acoustic Systems, Bathymetric survey, Side scan Sonar, Sub-Bottom Profiling, Magnetometer etc.
- Manage pictures (archiving and renaming pictures), write internal reports and desk based assessments.
- Write and publish scientific excavation reports
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Practical and theoretical knowledge about measuring, drawing and documenting underwater
- Experience conducting underwater archaeological surveys including remote sensing data collection and processing, mapping, recording, excavation and report writing
- Skills with personal computer applications including GIS
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team
- Knowledge about Gulf archaeology
- Certification as scientific diver
- Certificate for boat experience that includes launching, trailering and operating.
- Minimum Master Degree in Maritime/Nautical Archaeology or related field, a PhD Degree is desirable.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience
Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship for Maritime Archaeology
https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=321398
The Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program provides support for master’s and doctoral degrees in oceanography, marine biology, or maritime archaeology—this can include but is not limited to ocean and/or coastal: engineering, social science, marine education, marine stewardship, resource management disciplines—and particularly encourages women and members of minority groups to apply. Individuals who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, or citizens of U.S. territories, and are applying to or have been accepted to a graduate program at a U.S. accredited institution, may apply. Prospective scholars do not need to be enrolled in a graduate program at the time of application but must be admitted to a graduate level program in order to be awarded this scholarship. Scholarship selections are based on academic excellence, letters of recommendations, research and career goals, and financial need. Applicants must have a cumulative 3.30 grade point average to be eligible to apply and maintain a minimum cumulative and term grade point average of 3.30 for every term and for the duration of their award. Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarships may provide, subject to appropriations, yearly support of up to $42,000 per student (a 12-month stipend of $30,000 in addition to an education allowance of up to $12,000) and up to $10,000 of support for a 4-6 week program collaboration at a NOAA facility. Applicants can only obtain funding for the number of years they have remaining in their graduate studies when they applied for the Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program. For example, if you have already completed two years of your PhD studies, and you become a Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship recipient and indicate it will take you two additional years to complete your degree, you will only be able to obtain funds for the remaining two years of your graduate studies. Note that scholars are allowed one (1) one-year no-cost extension that must be requested at least 60 days before the end of the award and will need to provide a justification and a current budget.
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