Author: underwaterarchaeologyjobs

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Field school opportunity with the St. Eustatius Center for Archaeological Research:

Underwater archaeological research on St. Eustatius, a tiny Dutch island in the northeastern Caribbean, is shedding new light on the island’s maritime history. St. Eustatius was the busiest trade port in the late eighteenth-century Caribbean and played an instrumental role in the Revolutionary War (1775-1783) by supplying the North American rebels with vast quantities of arms and ammunition in their fight for freedom.
Last year, hurricanes Irma and Maria stirred up the sea floor in the island’s historic anchorage area, thereby exposing several colonial-period shipwreck sites. A team of students and volunteers led by maritime archaeologist Ruud Stelten from the St. Eustatius Center for Archaeological Research has been working hard on documenting and studying one of these shipwrecks.

The site consists of a large pile of ballast stones and yellow bricks, countless pieces of metal fastenings, numerous barrel hoops, an anchor, a cannon, and a myriad of eighteenth-century glass, ceramic, and small metal objects. Thus far, 3D models have been created of certain parts of the site using photogrammetry, detailed site plans have been drawn up, and several artifacts have been recovered and conserved. Based on the date ranges of artifacts recovered, it is believed the wreck site dates to 1747, when a hurricane sank 68 ships in St. Eustatius’ harbor.

The research will continue with an exciting 2-week field school in January.

For more information or to sign up, email ruudstelten@gmail.com

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Applications are invited for a Faculty of Arts funded International PhD studentship granted in connection to a recent GCRF/AHRC-funded research project, Rising from the Depths Network: utilising marine cultural heritage in East Africa to help develop sustainable social, economic and cultural benefits.  Applicants for the studentship must be nationals of Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania or Madagascar – countries which are the focus of the project.

The Rising from the Depths project aims to identify ways in which marine cultural heritage can directly benefit coastal communities in Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique and Madagascar. Information about the project can be found on our website.

https://www.lcmm.org/job-opening-executive-director/

https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-job/0d88214ca8444875a6a783666f440684-executive-director-lake-champlain-maritime-museum-vergennes

Do you love Lake Champlain and its historical lore? Are you an experienced leader and mentor with knowledge of the nonprofit world? Then we have the job for you! The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum is looking for an enthusiastic, environmentally aware, history curious, education minded, people person to become our Executive Director.

LCMM is a unique blend of museum and education provider with programs that range from classroom instruction, hands-on learning opportunities including a semester long boat-building program, and professional development courses for educators. Our summer camps (Lake Adventure Camps) are a popular staple during the summer. And the core of our museum, what gave it life and underpins the entire organization, is our nautical archaeology program. In a word, shipwrecks. Lots of them and we’ve only just scratched the surface. In fact, two shipwrecks, the General Butler and O.J. Walker, gave birth to our replica sailing canal schooner Lois McClure!

https://sut-us.org/event/Marine-Archaeology-Course-Houston-Texas/636673359115031950

November 7-8, 2018.

Marine Archaeology integrates geology, geophysics, and archaeology to delineate, identify, and assess inundated archaeological sites, such as shipwrecks and prehistoric sites. This course is sponsored by the Offshore Site Investigation and Geotechnics (OSIG) Committee of the Society for Underwater Technology in the U.S. (SUT-US).

The course is focused for geoscientists, engineers, and managers who actively work, contract, or plan marine site investigation programs for exploration and/or field development. The two-day comprehensive course covers the fundamentals of archaeology, the regulatory environments in the United States and around the world, the potential for unanticipated discoveries, data acquisition, interpretation, risk management, and project planning. Incorporating four case studies, the class helps illustrate the potential outcomes of an archaeological or geophysical survey. Recognized experts in the field from a mix of energy, consulting, and service companies teach the class.

Posted on behalf of the MaP Fund

Applications should be sent to: map.fundsa@gmail.com Deadline – Monday 26 August 2018

Background
The MaP Fund is dedicated to the advancement of maritime and underwater archaeology and the protection and investigation of underwater cultural heritage in the Asia and the Pacific region, in particular in Australia and the ASEAN countries.

One of the objectives of the MaP Fund is to:
* provide grants and scholarships to support graduate and postgraduate students studying maritime or underwater archaeology or underwater cultural heritage management in Australia in attending and presenting their research at conferences in Australia and overseas. We particularly encourage presentation of research at the annual SHA Conference in the USA, the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Underwater Cultural Heritage and/or the annual AIMA Conference.

The MaP AIMA/ASHA Conference Grants 2018
In order to further the objectives of the MaP Fund we are offering two (or more) grants (up to a total value of $2,000) for Honours, Graduate (Graduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters) or PhD students enrolled full-time or part-time at any Australian University and conducting research towards a thesis in maritime archaeology or a closely related field.

The grants will help the successful applicants to attend and present their research at the 2018 AIMA/ASHA Conference. The grant is expected to cover some of the costs (airfare, conference registration, accommodation, food allowance or conference tours) associated with the conference.

Eligibility criteria are listed below:
The successful applicants must:
• have submitted and been accepted to present at the AIMA/ASHA Conference
• be resident in any state or territory of Australia.
• be enrolled full-time or part-time at any Australian University
• be conducting research for a thesis in maritime archaeology or a closely related field

Requirements
Applicants for the MaP Fund AIMA/ASHA Conference Grants should provide:
* a copy of their abstract for the conference
* a brief cv (no more than 2 pages)
* a covering letter (no more than 1 page) indicating why they should receive this support
* a budget statement (no more than 1 page) indicating the costs that they expect to incur (airfare, conference registration, accommodation, food allowance or conference tours) and indicating what parts of their budget (if anything) are being paid for by their university, scholarship, employer and/or themselves as well as what they would like the MaP Fund grant to pay for.

The successful applicants will be able to demonstrate a strong interest and commitment to maritime archaeology.

The successful applicant will be expected to write a brief blog about their experiences for the MaP Fund Facebook page during the AIMA/ASHA Conference.

See the MaP Fund Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/mapfundsa/

Registrations for the AIMA/ASHA conference have now opened.
Early bird rates are available for full registration of society (ASHA or AIMA) members, purchased before the 10th August.

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/507560900

You will serve as a PROGRAM ANALYST in the Inactive Ships Office (SEA 21I) of the Surface Warfare Directorate (SEA 21), Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, DC, NAVSEA HQ FIELD SUPPORT.

Closes: 8/22/2018

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EA has an excellent opportunity for a Marine Scientist (Scientist II) with a broad range of capabilities to join our team in Hunt Valley, MD.  The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting in the performance of a wide range of multidisciplinary projects that include hydrographic and underwater geophysical surveys, sediments collection and evaluation, as well as associated data processing and analysis.

Investigations may include (but will not be limited to) sediment coring and sampling, topographic and bathymetric survey, as well as underwater cultural resource, ecotoxicological, benthic community, freshwater and estuarine fisheries, and water quality assessments.

In addition to field activities, the successful candidate will be expected to participate in the development of study plans, field reports, technical memoranda and other documentation.  These work products will be related to CERCLA, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), environmental permitting and environmental compliance projects.  Duties will include field sampling and survey (upland, intertidal and subtidal), field team support, sample management, data assessment and analysis, and technical report preparation.

Closes 16 August, 2018. Just saw the post. My delay.

http://www.bajr.org/employment/UKEmploymentDetails.asp?ID=11294

o work with a growing and ambitious maritime archaeological charity in all aspects of a demanding job. To develop funding opportunities and projects. To be able to manage and develop these and the daily administration.

The post-holder will be directly responsible to the CEO of the Maritime Archaeology Sea Trust (MAST) and its Board of Trustees.

This post will be for an initial period of one year with the possibility of extension.

There is an expectation that the post-holder will develop into the following roles.

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/507399100

You will serve as an Archeological Technician in the Collections Management Division; Underwater Archeological Branch (CODE 210) of NAVAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE COMMAND.

Closes: 8/17/18

National Service for Cultural Heritage
Maritime Heritage Program Netherlands
Closes 16 August.

1) Medewerker Maritiem
https://www.werkenvoornederland.nl/vacatures/detail/medewerker-maritiem-voor-het-programma-maritiem-erfgoed-nederland-OCW-2018-0181

2) Ondersteunend medewerker
https://www.werkenvoornederland.nl/vacatures/detail/ondersteunend-medewerker-voor-het-programma-maritiem-erfgoed-nederland-OCW-2018-0182

https://www.offshorewind.biz/2018/07/24/rvo-nl-to-invite-archaeological-study-bids-for-new-ow-areas/

The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO.nl) has issued early information on a tender it plans to launch on 30 July, looking for a company to undertake an archaeological study for three areas earmarked for offshore wind projects. 

Under a contract for the works, valued at EUR 140,000, the tender winner will deliver an archaeological desk study and archaeological assessment based on geophysical and geotechnical research in the Hollandse Kust (west), IJmuiden Ver and Ten Noorden van de Waddeneilanden wind energy areas.

https://www.tenderned.nl/tenderned-tap/aankondigingen/142946;section=1

https://www.openchannels.org/news/oc-overview/call-white-papers-plan-2019-2020-north-atlantic-ocean-exploration-campaign

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Ocean Exploration and Research (OER) is hosting a two-day workshop on November 14-15, 2018 in the Washington D.C. metro area. The purpose of this workshop is to produce a plan for a series of multidisciplinary ocean exploration expeditions in the North Atlantic during a two-year period from 2019 to 2020.

The Atlantic Seafloor Partnership for Integrated Research and Exploration (ASPIRE) under the Galway Statement on Atlantic Ocean Cooperation will include a campaign to explore and characterize physical, chemical, and biological oceanographic features and processes across a broad region of the North Atlantic, including the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone, areas of interest to the U.S. Extended Continental Shelf project, and international waters, with particular interest in benthic and pelagic ecosystems and prominent geological features, such as the Mid-Atlantic Ridge (Fig. 1). ASPIRE is also intended to inform and support NOAA’s contributions to the Blue Economy, an economy based on sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, while maintaining the health of the ocean and coastal ecosystems.

The purpose of this Call for White Papers is to solicit scientific rationales for exploration focused in subject areas and regions of the ASPIRE campaign in 2019-2020. The White Papers will be used to organize focused discussions at the workshop and should convey broad topical perspectives. Examples of White Paper topics include: exploration of physical, chemical, and biological phenomena or processes across deep-sea (deeper than 200 meters) physiographic provinces (including the water column); bathymetric mapping of unmapped or poorly mapped areas; mapping and characterization of localities with known or potential living or non-living marine resources; and exploration for sites and features that have maritime heritage significance.

NOAA’s Office of Ocean Exploration and Research seeks to facilitate collaborations with international partners, including members of the European Union and Canada, as well as with partners within NOAA and other federal agencies, academic institutions, non-governmental organizations, and industry in support of ASPIRE. It is anticipated that NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer and other platforms will be available to help meet ASPIRE’s objectives.

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PROGRAM: VT Youth Development Corps members promote hope, justice, & well being for all VT youth. Their service supports innovative initiatives at nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools that foster positive youth development and build resilience in youth, helping them avoid opioid use and other unhealthy behaviors. LCMM’s mission is to preserve and share the rich history of the Lake Champlain region by connecting the Lake’s past, present and future through research, exhibits, educational programs, and the preservation of historic resources. The museum offers year-round education programs, including proficiency-based school programs, boat building, summer camps, a Maritime Research Institute, after school programming, rowing teams, replica vessels, courses and workshops. The AmeriCorps member engages in the following activities: (1) Implements on-site ecology, history, and archaeology programs at our Lake Champlain campus and surrounding watershed; (2) Implements Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics-focused (STEAM) afterschool programs that emphasize outdoor adventure; (3) Supports the boat building program where students with learning impairments from the Hannaford Career Center build a 34’ pilot gig at the Museum; (4) Serves as a counselor/educator at our maritime-focused summer camps including on-water and under-water programs; and (5) Designs and leads new programs based on member interest and LCMM’s mission. Located in Vergennes, VT. http://www.LCMM.org

The Underwater Archaeology Branch at the Washington Navy Yard offers a variety of internship opportunities for students wanting to learn about Maritime archaeology and getting hands on experience in a federal archaeological program. NHHC offers a year round internship with flexible schedules and opportunities to count towards college credit. Internships focus on four objectives which may include: Archaeological Research, Policy Development and Cultural Resource Management, Conservation and Curation, Public Outreach and Information Dissemination.

The role of Seismic Mapping Research Assistant is attached to the EU-funded Lost Frontiers project and involves collating existing seismic maps of the Holocene landscape of Doggerland as well as producing new maps from recently acquired seismic data.

We are looking for someone who is highly computer literate, has experience in interpreting 2D and 3D seismic data, has good written and oral communications skills and is willing to learn new skills and technologies to enable the integration of the seismic data with other data sources. You should also have at least a Master’s degree in a related subject.

The Lost Frontiers project is multi-disciplinary and will result in publications in a variety of sources, there will be scope to expand your research in a number of cutting edge ways.

Click to access Seismic%20Mapping%20RA002.pdf

https://jobs.bradford.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=HR0062194

January in the Caribbean, yes please.

https://www.archaeological.org/fieldwork/afob/24864

RFT for the provision of Archaeological Dive Support Services.

https://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/publicpurchase_frameset.asp?PID=132011&B=&PS=1&PP=transactions.asp
Detailed description:
The UAU carries out archaeological dive projects inspecting, surveying, investigating and recording wrecks and other sites within Ireland’s inland waterways and marine environments (using both commercial surface supplied diving and commercial scuba diving). NMS are seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced companies or individuals to tender for the provision of dive support services to assist and support the dive operations of the Underwater Archaeology Unit of the National Monuments Service.

The services of suitably qualified and suitably experienced Archaeological Divers, Dive Supervisors, Commercial Divers, Archaeological Dive Specialists and Coxswains are therefore sought. In this regard NMS wishes to establish a Multi-Party Framework Agreement for the provision of Archaeological Dive Support Services for the UAU. The tender has been designed to facilitate the setting up of a number of restricted panels from which dive services can be drawn down. Please note that each category of service provider may not be required for each individual project.

https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=305680

FY18 Deep-Sea Exploration, Characterization, and Education in National Marine Sanctuaries funding opportunity is being offered to explore and document the deep-sea oceanography, marine habitats, cultural sites, and living and non-living resources in and around national marine sanctuaries to better understand their biology, ecology, geology, and cultural resources.

The research should use deep-sea technology and telepresence communication systems to create high-end 4K imagery, collect critical data and information, and create derived products with that data, including maps of deep-water regions in the National Marine Sanctuary System. In addition, the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) strives to engage broad audiences to enhance America’s environmental literacy through the excitement of ocean discovery.

This deep-sea research should utilize telepresence technology from the research platform to beam high resolution images and video to distributed land-based locations to engaged distributed science parties, as well as to locations accessible to the general public and formal and informal educators and their associated facilities. ONMS regularly forms such collaborations to reach out to the public in innovative ways to improve the literacy of learners with respect to ocean issues.

Don’t forget to get your pre-proposal in by 26 July. Do it.

https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=306381

NOAA’s Office of Ocean Exploration & Research (OER) is soliciting proposals for ocean exploration in waters under U.S. jurisdiction, including the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), and areas mapped by, or of interest to, the U.S. Extended Continental Shelf (ECS) Project. Presently, important marine habitats and living and non-living resources are neither fully explored nor characterized. OER’s intent is to address these knowledge gaps and support growth in the Nation’s Blue Economy by soliciting ocean exploration proposals that focus on:

1. Discovering microorganisms, sponges, corals, and other organisms with biopharmaceutical or biotechnical potential;
2. Acquiring baseline ocean environmental information to better inform decision-making where future ocean energy development or critical mineral extraction may occur;
3. Finding and characterizing shipwrecks and submerged cultural resources that played a role in America’s past ocean-based economy (e.g., transport, trade, warfare, etc.) and could inform decisions on future seabed activities and potential environmental impacts.

OER seeks to enhance ocean exploration and scientific knowledge of unknown or poorly known areas of the ocean through interdisciplinary exploration, and to advance and disseminate knowledge of the ocean’s physical, geological, chemical, biological, and archaeological environments. This entails identifying, describing and creating baseline characterizations of new ocean habitats, marine resources and/or processes. OER’s mission is compliant with NOAA’s Next Generation Strategic Plan (http://www.performance.noaa.gov/ngsp/) which outlines NOAA goals of Science, Service and Stewardship.

Applicants are required to submit pre-proposals and, ultimately, full proposals that support OER’s exploration mission.

Note: Ship time on the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer will not be funded through this announcement.

Informational documents on this funding opportunity are accessible through the OER Website: https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/about/funding-opps/welcome.html.

For the purpose of this opportunity, ship time costs and/or other ocean data collection platform support (remotely operated vehicles, autonomous underwater vehicles, etc.) are considered rental costs and therefore are not included in Modified Total Direct Cost (MTDC).