The call for papers for the Nautical Archaeology Society’s annual conference 2019 are now open.

The details of the conference can be found on our website here: https://www.nauticalarchaeologysociety.org/annual-conference

Interested in Maritime Archaeology? Looking for a field school or a hands-on experience that takes you up close with historic wrecks and maritime sites?

Be part of the dig! Join us for our 2019 summer field school from Aug 5 – 9th.

SEAMAHP in collaboration with Massachusetts BUAR will be running a hands-on archaeological dig into the past, as an accredited course through Salem State University (SSU). The course will cover methods and practice of archaeological research, survey and documentation of historic shipwreck(s) and maritime site(s) on the shores north of Boston. In addition to methodological training and academic lectures, participants will get valuable experience with all aspects of fieldwork in a dynamic environment on the seashore.

Last year we began investigating a steamship wreck on Little Misery Island near Salem. We’ll be delving into the site again this summer, ferrying out to the island each day the tide allows.

Registration is now open! at www.salemstate.edu/summer. Look for HST 305-91 “Topics in Public Archaeology” (class #1760).

For more information: check out our FAQs page on how to sign up this year

Contact Dr. Mires or Capt. Seaborn for further info (seamahp@gmail.com).

Formentera, 20-22 September

Maritime Underwater Cultural Heritage Manager at South African Heritage Resources Agency

https://www.careerjunction.co.za/jobs/view/2306039/maritime-underwater-cultural-heritage-manager-in-zonnebloem-western-cape-at-south-african-heritage-resources-agency?utm_campaign=free&utm_medium=msearche&utm_source=jobs_co_za&cid=msearche_jobs_co_za___free?cid=Partner_jobs.co.za

http://www.bajr.org/Employment/UKEmploymentDetails.asp?ID=11613

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.

https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/406337

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Post-doc Positions in Maritime archaeology

Practice Lead – Maritime Services Announcement

Gray & Pape, a national and international cultural heritage management firm, is seeking a full-time Practice Leader – Maritime Services in our Providence, RI, office. 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 be responsible for developing business, fostering productive relationships with new and existing clients, preparing/reviewing proposals, and growing 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 15 years CRM supervisory and project management experience in maritime archaeology; at least three years’ experience as a professional, consulting marine archaeologist in the Northeast and Middle Atlantic US is preferred. The successful candidate must be a Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) and 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.

https://search.workable.com/j/54C7D11A7C

SEARCH, the largest archaeology and cultural resources management company in the world, has an immediate opening for a full-time Maritime Archaeologist with a specialization in submerged precontact resources. SEARCH specializes in mega infrastructure projects and emergency response on land and water for Energy & Power, Defense, Federal, Transportation, and Development clients. Since 1993, SEARCH has completed more than 3,500 projects across 44 US states and 36 countries spanning five continents and three oceans. SEARCH specializes in the full spectrum of cultural services related to Archaeology, Maritime Archaeology, Architectural History, History, Archives, Collections Management, Museum Services, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Documentary Media, and Public Affairs. Our staff of 200 employees work from 15 US and Guam offices to conduct 250 projects per year and deploy 20 or more field teams per week.

There are still places in our Semester 2 short courses/intensive topics. Please, forward to your networks. Fyi. Cheers, Wendy

https://environment-analyst.com/jobs/76137/marine-heritage-consultant

Closes May 9.

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.

Main work areas will be:-

• Marine and coastal heritage and archaeological consultancy
• Marine and coastal heritage and archaeological elements of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and environmental appraisal
• Supporting the delivery of developments and projects within the UK Consent and Planning system
• Supporting coastal and intertidal heritage and archaeological investigations, monitoring, data analysis and assessment
• General support to the heritage lead, other heritage team members, the wider environment team and company as a whole

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelors and/or Masters degree in marine archaeology and/or marine archaeology combined with another related discipline
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in marine heritage consultancy or working as a marine/underwater archaeologist
• Good understanding of heritage legislation, the EIA process, UK planning and consenting regimes and relevant government policy (and specifically of marine heritage legislation and the marine planning system)
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organisational, analytical and time management skills
• Excellent computer and numeracy skills
• Good understanding of the principles of robust project and task management (including financial), ensuring effective execution, where applicable under a Project Manager, in line with Project Management guidelines and Management System procedures
• A proactive outlook, and the ability to work constructively on own initiative and within a team
• Focused, articulate and professional in appearance and standard of work
• Commercial understanding and an interest in securing new business
• Confidence at the client-interface
• Willingness to travel, including possibly to international destinations

https://www.thc.texas.gov/about-us/job-openings/internship-program

Texas Historical Commission, closes May 1.

Looking for a marine archaeologist to fill this spot.

https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?r=5000480270206&c=1149111&d=External&rb=INDEED#/

APTIM has an opening for a Senior Client Program Manager. The Senior Client Program Manager position will be preferentially based in the Eastern US. The successful candidate will be responsible for business development efforts for our growing our Federal, State and Local Coastal and Marine Sciences Business.

The successful candidate will identify and develop client relationships and new opportunities with a particular focus on engineering and design of key infrastructure projects. Key areas and services include topographic and hydrographic surveying, geophysical and geotechnical studies, environmental investigation, archaeological investigations, environmental impact assessments, NEPA compliance, and environmental permitting.

Project Support Placement – School Materials Development

The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, which is based in Aberystwyth, is looking to recruit an education focussed work placement for our exciting Heritage Lottery Fund supported U-boat project.  The project uses sound detection technology to image WWI wrecks lying on the seabed around Wales and is utilising historical research to tell the stories of those affected by the Great War.

The placement has been created as a development opportunity for a newly, or soon to be, qualified teacher to help deliver the educational legacy elements of the project.

The ideal candidate will be a Welsh speaking teaching/PGCE graduate who will help our project team develop science, maths and history resources for schools (key stage 3 & 4), linked to the project outputs and to the new Welsh curriculum.

The placement will run for 8 weeks over the summer and is full time, 37 hours per week, and can be worked on a flexible and/or part time basis.

We are offering a salary of £19,240 pro rata per annum.

For further information on the work of the project and on the placement, including an application pack, please go to our website at
https://rcahmw.gov.uk/about-us/working-for-the-commission/current-vacancies/

The closing date for applications is 28 April 2019.

https://rcahmw.gov.uk/project-support-placement-school-materials-development/

http://www.bajr.org/Employment/UKEmploymentDetails.asp?ID=11581

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 recognise that our employees are paramount to our success and aim to foster a working environment that protects the physical and mental well-being of our people.

We are currently seeking to appoint an experienced manager for the role of Marine Geophysics Manager in our Salisbury office to enhance our established and dedicated team.

In this role you will have the ability to influence and promote continuous improvement and positive change within both the marine geophysics and wider Geoservices team. You will deliver marine geophysics services to a high standard and contribute to company business success, in line with the vision and values of the company.

You will be responsible for building and managing the team, provide for their training, mentoring and coaching needs, and helping them to develop their skills. With a strong understanding of marine geophysical techniques and their application to archaeology. You will promote our services to existing clients and identify new business opportunities to develop and grow the business, and work with the wider company to deliver these services. Additionally, you will also undertake project management involving tendering, activities, deliverables and finances of projects.

Closes May 3.

https://www.flinders.edu.au/giving/our-donors/maritime-archaeology-masters-scholarship

Through the kind generosity of the MaP fund – Dr Paddy O’Toole and Adjunct Professor Mark Staniforth will fund one international student from an ASEAN country, to study a Masters in Maritime Archaeology at Flinders University.

The scholarship will have a total value of $70,000 for the 18 month course and including a stipend amount.

The tenure is 18 months, or equivalent part-time duration. The scholarship will be paid in installments, to be confirmed by International Office and Student Finance upon awarding the scholarship.

https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=314587

A complete, maximum two-page, pre-proposal is a requirement in order to be allowed to
submit a full proposal. Pre-proposals must be received by 11:59 pm (EDT) on May 24, 2019.
Full proposal submissions must be received by 11:59 pm (EST) on September 6, 2019.
Applications received after the above deadlines will not be considered.

1. OCEAN EXPLORATION. Ocean exploration to inform management, sustainable use, and conservation of marine resources in poorly explored deep ocean areas of the U.S. EEZ. Areas proposed for exploration and/or initial characterization must be at a minimum depth of 200 m.

2. MARINE ARCHAEOLOGY. Discovery and characterization of underwater cultural
heritage representing past marine-based economic activities or early human occupation to inform decisions on preservation and seabed use, and to identify sources of potential environmental impacts. Marine archaeology proposals can be conducted in any water depth.

3. TECHNOLOGY. Application of new or novel use of existing ocean technologies or
innovative methods that increase the scope and efficiency of acquiring ocean exploration data and improve usability of and access to ocean exploration data. Proposed technologies must be applicable to water depths of 200 m or greater, though testing in shallower water or lab-based test facilities will be supported.

https://www.nauticalarchaeologysociety.org/ijna-webinar

The second live IJNA Webinar will take place on Wednesday 24th April 2019, at 14:00 (New York and Fort de France), 19:00 (London) 20:00 (Paris).

When we think about nautical archaeology, our minds often jump to images of shipwrecks out to sea or along rocky coasts, as a result of misfortune or misadventure. But the remains that nautical archaeologists’ study in harbours, rivers, and estuaries have often been purposefully placed or abandoned, rather than arriving as a result of a catastrophe.

So other than wrecking at sea or sinking in battle, how does a ship become an archaeological deposit? Are there patterns in these rich assemblages of vessels that that can increase our knowledge of maritime activities and trade practices?

http://www.gyfoundation.org/hydrographic-survey-intern/

• Review and edit archived hydrographic surveys & bathymetric grids.
•  Work closely with the Pacific Hydrographic Branch team in completeting high priority projects.
• Collect, curate, and repackage data to be ingested into the National Bathymetric System (NBS).
• Intern will be using commercial GIS software and NOAA’s quality control tools to complete their work.

• GIS experience
• Major in Geology, Geography, Earth Sciences, Oceanography, Marine Archaeology, Hydrography, Cartography or a related field

Benefit to Intern (Summary):

• Hands on experience in data review and analysis and the associated challenges;
• Experience with GIS software and quality control tools; and
• Exposure to hydrographic data acquisition, processing, and analysis for chart application.

Location: Seattle, WA
Compensation: $16/hr
Benefits: $800 housing stipend