https://www.qaronline.org/blog/mystoryrobertsisk

Intern Robert Sisk describes the rewarding work he took part in at the QAR Lab (Queen Anne’s Revenge Conservation Lab).

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/846233500

• You will serve as a field archaeologist leading or contributing to planning, researching, executing and reporting on archaeological fieldwork projects and collect, process, and interpret remote sensing data associated with submerged resources.
• You will lead historic preservation consultations in furtherance of archaeological investigations, site preservation, and mitigation activities, and develop policy, programs, and procedures for the management of U.S. Navy sunken military craft
• You will conduct historical research at archives such as the ones at the NHHC and the National Archives and Records Administration to support the identification, interpretation, and management of U.S. Navy sunken military craft.
• You will lead outreach efforts involving archaeological fieldwork projects, including joint projects with the National Museum of the U.S. Navy, coordinating closely with museum staff for potential events, projects, and exhibits.

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties:

1. Developing policy and cultural resource management strategies as they pertain to submerged cultural resources, including sunken and terrestrial military craft;
2. Applying scientific analytical techniques and archaeological data interpretation, including the use of archaeological and remote sensing tools, applied underwater survey, and excavation methodology;
3. Leading archaeological surveys or excavations as a principal investigator;
4. Conducting archival research on maritime or naval history, ship design and construction, and aviation history in the context of archaeological investigation;
5. Developing museum exhibit content and interpretive materials in the context of archaeological research.

The Research Center for Underwater Archaeology and Heritage at National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), Taiwan, invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to advance its pioneering work in underwater archaeology and cultural heritage. Established in 2022, the Centre leads Taiwan’s efforts in studying and preserving submerged cultural assets. This opportunity is ideal for scholars passionate about underwater archaeology and its intersection with technology, heritage conservation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Located in Hsinchu City, this role supports international academic exchange and contributes to the growing maritime archaeological landscape in East Asia. The position is funded annually, renewable for up to two years, and offers researchers a chance to work at the forefront of cultural heritage innovation in a region rich with maritime history.

• Position: Postdoctoral Researcher
• Institution: National Tsing Hua University
• Department: Research Center for Underwater Archaeology and Heritage
• Research Field: Underwater Archaeology, Heritage Technology
• Location: Hsinchu City, Taiwan
• Number of Posts: 1
• Job Type: Full-time, Postdoctoral
• Start Date (Anticipated): Rolling, based on application
• Working Hours: Full-time (as per NTHU guidelines)
• Salary Range: According to “Salary Standards for Postdoctoral Research Staff on Special Projects” at NTHU
• Required Degree/Diploma: Doctorate

Marine Archaeology Group online day conference. Offshore development: shaping the legacy for marine archaeology.

https://www.archaeologists.net/civicrm/event/info?id=590

Marine Archaeology Group online day conference – Offshore development: shaping the legacy for marine archaeology.

Thursday 27 November 2025, 10:00 – 15:30 GMT.

Description

In 2019 the CIfA Marine Archaeology Special Interest Group presented the session ‘Offshore development: creating a legacy for marine archaeology’. Since then, we are better at collaboration, better at thinking beyond project boundaries and a number of initiatives are exploring how we produce and manage data more effectively and work with communities to better realise public benefit. Targets for decarbonisation and renewable energy, the ever increasing need for marine aggregates, and the growing volume of shipping traffic mean that we are experiencing an unprecedented period of seabed change. Now, more than ever, there is a need for the effective management and preservation of the marine archaeological resource. This session will use case studies to show how far we have come in six years, how initiatives are shaping ‘how we do things’ and will include a discussion session exploring what we need to do to secure the future of the profession.

https://nautiluslive.org/join/internship-program

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.  

This recruitment is limited to current employees of the Maryland Department of Planning, Preservation Services.

The Maryland Historical Trust (MHT), an agency of the Maryland Department of Planning, is seeking to hire a State Underwater Archaeologist. MHT is the state agency dedicated to preserving and interpreting the legacy of Maryland’s past. Through research, conservation and education, MHT assists the people of Maryland in understanding their historical and cultural heritage. Part of the Maryland Department of Planning, MHT serves as Maryland’s State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. Website: mht.maryland.gov; underwater archaeology program website: https://mht.maryland.gov/Pages/archaeology/archaeology-underwater.aspx

The main purpose of the position is to administer, manage and supervise the Maryland Maritime Archaeology Program (MMAP), a component of MHT’s Office of Preservation Services, a statewide program which enhances Maryland’s historic sites and traditions by identifying, evaluating, protecting, and studying maritime and underwater archaeological resources located within Maryland waters; by disseminating research and educational information about submerged cultural resources to both professional and public communities; and by executing authorized and mandated federal and state activities and programs as they relate to maritime and underwater archaeological resources. The position directly supports MHT’s mission to assist the people of Maryland in understanding their historical and cultural heritage through research, conservation and education.

Telecommute

Salary Range:$55.00 To $60.00 Hourly

NOTE:  If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact Ocean Associates at 703-388-9548 to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.  

Ocean Associates Inc. (OAI) is seeking a Technical Project Manager to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Office of Coast Survey (OCS).  OAI is a Virginia corporation established in 2003 that provides consulting and technical services to the U.S. government, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, and the private sector. We specialize in scientific program and project management, strategic planning, professional and technical services, and stakeholder engagement, supporting government contracts.  

Background

The Office of Coast Survey (OCS) is the nation’s nautical chart maker. OCS is mandated by congress to collect, manage, and compile data and information necessary to maintain the national suite of more than 1,000 nautical charts. In addition, OCS conducts hydrographic surveys that measure water depth and produces coastal maps and vector shoreline series and historic maps and charts. These products support commercial shipping, the fishing industry, United States (U.S.) Navy and Coast Guard operations, state and local governments, geographic information system (GIS) users, and recreational boaters throughout the United States. In support of coastal resiliency, OCS produces a suite of hydrodynamic and oceanographic models that provide Federal, State, and Local officials the information they need to protect their communities. The Coast Survey Development Laboratory (CSDL), one of the four divisions in OCS, manages the development and improvement of charting, hydrographic, and oceanographic systems used by OCS, the Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), and the National Ocean Service (NOS). CSDL continually reviews and interacts with ongoing research and development programs in private industry, universities, and government, both nationally and internationally. CSDL represents NOS at scientific and technology conferences and presents papers describing research and development activities in OCS. Based on its awareness of state-of-the-art technical developments, CSDL recommends and develops future methods and systems to enhance NOAA and the quality and usefulness of its products. In addition, CSDL handles all Information Technology (IT) systems and monitors and implements IT security controls to ensure that Federal regulations and guidance are maintained and supports internal and external communication and collaboration environments.

Duties 

Duties and support for Project Management will include:

• Work with the task leads in developing project documentation, including tracking and reporting documentation of the various modeling projects’ tasks and milestones, and providing guidance on the Project Lifecycle process.
• Coordinate Portfolio Review and Portfolio Assessment activities that include:
  1. Coordinate preparations for the periodic reviews.
  2. Develop review materials.
  3. Coordinate the meeting.
  4. Document notes and action items.
• Coordinate monthly activities that include:
  1. OCS Project Review Board and OCS/CSDL meeting preparations.
  2. Project document and presentation review.
  3. Prepare materials, facilitate, document decisions and action items, and track closure.
• Coordinate Project Lifecycle and Portfolio Management process improvements.
• Support managing the OCS Project Management tools.
• Manage regional Surge/OFS delivery across the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic coast, Arctic, and East/West Pacific; drive optimization of model capabilities within the geospatial web services infrastructure, oversee automated functional and performance/capacity testing tools, and finalize optimization of the open-source, cloud-based dissemination infrastructure.
• Coordinate cross-model integration and coupling work (SCHISM, WW3, ROMS, CICE); maintain issue registers and runbooks; drive resolution of priority issues.
• Maintain licensing and compliance artifacts (e.g., UFS-Coastal license updates) in partnership with legal.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Remote / Telework

Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time position with benefits. Salary, commensurate with experience, $55.00 – $60.00 per hour.

Required Skills/Education

• Ph.D. In Computer Science, Marine Science, GIS, Remote Sensing, or a related field, and a minimum of 4 years of directly related experience; or a MS/MA plus a minimum of 8 years of directly related experience
• Knowledge in working with one of OCS’s operational hydrodynamic models (ADCIRC, FVCOM, ROMS, and/or SCHISM)
• Working knowledge of the distributed version control system Git and the GitHub developer platform for code storage, management, and sharing
• General understanding of workflows needed to set up, run, and post process ocean and wave models for coastal applications 
• Demonstrated skills in collecting, processing, and analyzing environmental observations and in model evaluation and data analysis using parametric and non-parametric statistical methods
• Demonstrated ability to self-manage workload and meet variable (but often short) deadlines for multiple concurrent tasks
• Strong ability to collaborate and manage diversity multi-agency teams
• Demonstrated project management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience setting up and running coastal models (SCHISM, WW3)
• Familiarity with High Performance Computing environments and tools
• Familiarity with Cloud Computing environments and tools (e.g. Dask, Xarray, Zarr, Intake)
• Experience with the National Water Model
• Programming Skills (e.g., Python, bash, Fortran)
• Experience running and/or developing coupling infrastructure for coastal modeling applications

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please APPLY THROUGH OUR ADP WEB PORTAL, AT THE LINK AT THE TOP RIGHT OF THIS PAGE.

Only qualified applicants that meet minimum experience or background requirements stated above need apply. When applying for this position you will be asked to upload your resume at the end of this online application.

Applicants should submit a resume that includes the following:

• Cover letter that briefly describes how you meet the required and preferred qualifications listed.
• Work history for past 10 years or since last full-time education.
• Education.
• Previous experience or training with similar requirements.
• Three professional references.  
• Include your name in the document file name.
• Upload your resume in readable, not scanned, PDF or Word format (PDF is preferred).  

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire, and successfully complete a federal government background check. OAI does not discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law. 

OAI is a government contractor and is required by law to invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their disability status and veteran status. OAI’s online application includes check boxes to either voluntarily self identify or decline to self identify. While the information is collected through your application, it is collected anonymously and is not connected to your application. OAI uses the information it collects to track its disability and veteran hiring progress, and to meet its obligations under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and under VEVRAA. 

Note:  If you are not selected, your materials may be retained for present or future opportunities. We may use your resume in bidding on a project and if we are awarded the work, we will contact you before seeking further applicants. If you do not wish us to retain or use your resume to seek work for you, please let us know in the “Notes” section on the second page of the online application.

https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LSU/job/E0327-Howe-Russell-Kniffen-East-Geoscience-Complex/Assistant-Professor—Anthropology-Coastal-Archaeology_R00109086-1

The Department of Geography and Anthropology at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in North American Archaeology to begin in Fall 2026. This is a full-time (nine-month) appointment with a 2-2 teaching load.

We seek someone with a PhD degree (or equivalent) in Anthropology, Archaeology or a related field. We are particularly interested in candidates specializing in precolonial coastal North America who currently work in, or who are willing to establish a research program in the Southeasthern United States and Louisiana. Methodologies are open with a preference for applications who complement current departmental strengths and those with a desire to work across disciplinary boundaries and the ability to collaborate with multiple communities and other stakeholders. We seek a colleague invested in the mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students, especially someone with the capacity to organize a field school and/or integrate students into their research. Candidates should display a promising program of high-quality, theoretically-informed, and problem-oriented research and publication, as well as the capacity to secure funding.

We expect our new colleague to teach North American Archaeology, Louisiana Archaeology, Field Methods in Archaeology, as well as eventually develop courses aligned with their research expertise.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Jill Trepanier at jtrepa3@lsu.edu.

The National Monuments Service of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is offering up to four grants in 2026, each valued at €5,900, to assist archaeologists gain commercial diving qualifications.

Interested archaeologists are invited to submit a covering letter, CV and details of their proposed dive training course to uch@housing.gov.ie by 5pm, Friday 24 October 2025.

To be eligible, applicants should have:

• An academic degree (NFQ Level 8 or higher) in archaeology
• Knowledge or experience of underwater archaeology
• Knowledge or experience of Irish archaeology
• Availability to work as an underwater archaeologist in Ireland

In addition, the applicants should ideally have:

• Completed a basic dive training course
• Dived in Ireland
• Dived in the past year
• Two years’ practical experience in archaeology.

Please give information demonstrating that you meet all of the above requirements in your covering letter and CV. Please also give details of your preferred commercial dive training course and its location, including course name and HSE equivalency, date and supplier.

http://www.archaeology.ie/about-us/corporate-information/news/grants-to-assist-archaeologists-gain-commercial-dive-qualifications/

We are pleased to announce the Call for Papers for the Asia-Pacific Conference on Maritime and Underwater Cultural Heritage (APCONF-MUCH) 2026. We warmly invite proposals that address the conference themes and contribute to advancing dialogue and collaboration across disciplines, regions, and communities. To ensure consistency and quality, we kindly ask all contributors to carefully follow the indications and submission guidelines provided in the official call. This will allow the organising committee to review proposals fairly and to design a coherent, dynamic, and impactful programme. The submission form can be found here.

Paper proposals are due by 20 September 2025, and notices of acceptance will be sent out approximately mid-November. Presenters whose papers are accepted are reminded that they are expected to provide a full written version of their paper to their session chair before 30 March 2026 for inclusion in the conference proceedings.

https://www.workaway.info/en/host/958669269868

This is a non-profit state foundation whose aims include working to recover maritime cultural heritage and promoting the Camino de Santiago by sea.

Is the owner of the steam museum ship, a former water tanker that was converted into a passenger ship, with a large multi-purpose activities. It is the only ship whose triple expansion steam engine is still in working order, dating back to 1907. It is listed in the Spanish register of historic ships.

The project consists of continuing the restoration work that the foundation is carrying out on the ship so that it can sail again. Volunteers will help with the overhaul of the engine, painting and varnishing, minor repairs, etc.
In addition to the tasks related to the ship, where they will be accommodated in bunks (the ship is moored in the centre of Vigo), the foundation offers social and sporting activities: on Wednesdays, they can sail in traditional boats on the Vigo estuary; bicycles are available; sailing trips on a schooner and soon they will also be able to go sailing in a batel (a traditional Galician rowing boat).

They are offered free accommodation and use of the kitchen (each volunteer will bring their own food). The boat is moored at the Portocultura quay, next to the Nautilus underwater observatory and other historic boats.