Submerged Prehistoric Field School!

30716662_10156232944162789_5658939731140935680_nOpportunity to join a terrestrial/submerged archaeology field school at Wakulla Springs, Florida — a unique landscape with human history dating over 12,000 years! The field school begins with terrestrial excavations investigating late Pleistocene to early Holocene human activities, and continues to submerged locations in the area. Students will be exposed to terrestrial and underwater excavation techniques, remote sensing, and geophysical techniques! Students do not need to be divers to participate, but in order to join dive operations the student must prove they have scientific a dive certification (preferably AAUS). For more information or to apply, contact Dr. Jessica Cook-Hale (jcook@uga.edu) or Dr. Ervan Garrison (egarriso@uga.edu).

Photogrammetry in Underwater Archaeology Course

The 4 th edition of ARS NAUTICA Seafaring through the Ages Course Workshop will be held in the Inter University Centre in Dubrovnik from 17 to 24 June 2018. The international event entitled Photogrammetry in Underwater Archaeological Research – Theory and Practice is conceived as an intense theoretical and practical course which will allow the participants to develop their own photogrammetric skills in documenting underwater archaeological sites and monitoring advancement of underwater archaeological excavations. Situated in the immediate vicinity of the charming mediaeval town of Dubrovnik, the Inter University Centre offers quiet and creative working atmosphere, and excellent logistics for the accommodation of all the participants.

We invite you to join us in this beautiful place, and to benefit from the great experience of the main lecturer Kotaro Yamafune, gained through intense fieldwork all over the world. The Course Workshop welcomes undergraduate, graduate and PhD students, and professionals interested in the underwater archaeological research, regardless professional background. Previous experience in documentation and research of the underwater cultural heritage is welcomed, but not required.

ARS NAUTICA-Programme [PDF]

ARS NAUTICA-Application form [PDF]

Sign up by filling out a web form

LCMM Field School, still slots open

https://www.lcmm.org/learn/for-teachers/professional-development/archaeology-field-school/

There are still a few slots left for the upcoming Underwater Archaeology Field School at the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. If you have a dive certification and are looking to learn Underwater Archaeology Skills.

Maritime Archaeologist

https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=998718F4

The Department of Archaeology at the University of Southampton seeks to appoint a Senior Research Fellow in Maritime Archaeology or Maritime Anthropology to work with Dr R. Helen Farr on an ERC grant. The successful candidate will have experience of maritime ethnographic research, knowledge of ethical and political guidelines for best practice for research into indigenous communities, and an interest in Australasian and Island SouthEast Asian archaeology.

By the date of the appointment the successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant subject area, and a strong publication record.

The post is to be taken up by 01/06/2018 and funding ends on 31/05/2020

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Helen Farr(r.h.farr@soton.ac.uk)

Maritime Archaeologist

https://jobs.careers.vic.gov.au/jobs/VG-821946

The successful person chosen for this position will provide expert advice on the protection and management of Victoria’s maritime cultural heritage and provide the specialist technical skills required to deliver programs to document, protect and manage Victoria’s unique underwater cultural heritage. You will assist in the delivery of Heritage Victoria’s statutory responsibilities under the Heritage Act 2017 and the Commonwealth Historic Shipwrecks Act 1976. Conduct research to identify, evaluate and document places and items of maritime heritage significance. Participate in development, implementation and review of management policies and practices, community education programs and legislative protocols to achieve the long-term protection and management of Victoria’s underwater cultural heritage.

 

Maritime Archaeologist

MARITIME ARCHAEOLOGIST – FREDERICK, MARYLAND

R. Christopher Goodwin & Associates, Inc. has an opening for a Maritime 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 geology is highly desirable. The candidate should possess knowledge of scientific methods and techniques used in underwater archaeological research. Experience in surveying, processing and analyzing geophysical and geotechnical data, including seismic data, also is required, as are technical report writing skills.

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).  Salaries are competitive and commensurate with educational and professional experience.

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.

Christopher Goodwin & Associates, Inc., a thirty-six year old planning, permitting 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 Family Friendly Business Award.

To apply for this position, click HERE or visit the Careers section of our website at www.rcgoodwin.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Underwater Archaeology Course

http://www.icua.hr/en/courses/296-call-for-applications-advanced-underwater-archaeology-course-2018-deadline-for-application-20th-april-2018

The International Centre for Underwater Archaeology (ICUA), category 2 centre under the auspices of UNESCO, in Zadar, is organizing Advanced Underwater Archaeology Course. The course will take place in the Zadar area, from 28th May to 2nd June 2018.

The course will consist of theoretical and practical (hands on) instruction in techniques of underwater archaeological excavation, recording, data processing and the use of new technologies in underwater documentation. Archaeologists from the ICUA and guest lecturers will conduct theoretical lessons. Practical instruction will take place in the context of underwater archaeological surveys of ancient shipwrecks in the area surrounding Zadar and will teach participants what it means to be part of an underwater archaeological excavation team.

The course is aimed at archaeologists who have diving experience and at least some basic experience of practical underwater archaeology. It is designed to provide participants with advanced skills and training in underwater archaeology and basic project planning.

Curator of Maritime History, Calvert Marine Museum

https://agency.governmentjobs.com/calvert/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=1912340

Performs museum curatorial work for the County’s Marine Museum. Work involves collection management, historical research, writing, preservation of the museum’s historic structures, supervision of boat yard, and boat operations, and related activities. This position is responsible for meeting all requirements related to maintaining the National Historic Landmark designation of the Wm. B. Tennison (passenger vessel) and J.C. Lore Oyster House and National Historic Register designation of the Drum Point and Cove Point Lighthouses. Work requires an advanced degree and experience in the field. Work is performed under administrative supervision.

Underwater Marine Archaeology RFP Black Sea project

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=18&ved=0ahUKEwitvJ6gwJzaAhUp7oMKHSotC60QFgicATAR&url=https%3A%2F%2Fetenders.ge%2FPages%2FTender%2FFileHandler%2FTenderDocsFileHandler.aspx%3Ffile%3D6488bed7-96af-4a13-9abb-94642c8aab9a&usg=AOvVaw0lcHLNOUV4mVfhJJAzWT28

Anaklia Development Consortium LLC (“ADC”) invites pre‐qualified interested parties (the “Respondents”) with relevant experience in Underwater Maritime Archeology Survey and Study to submit a Proposal under this Request for Proposal (the “RFP”).

Due April 11.

Underwater Archeologist, DPAA

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/495321500

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to analyze procedures and techniques required to develop both preliminary (using raw survey data) and final (using post-processed data) underwater archeological field reports and site maps, and how to integrate these reports and maps into a geographic information system framework; apply knowledge of underwater environments to conduct archeological remote-sensing survey, investigations, and testing, evaluations and excavation operations, needed to apply experimental theories to design, plan, and lead each activity.

Closes: 4/3/2018

Marine Geophysicist Wessex Archaeology

https://www.wessexarch.co.uk/vacancies/marine-geophysicist

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 have offices in Salisbury, Sheffield, Maidstone, Bristol, Edinburgh and Wales. Wessex Archaeology is seeking to appoint a Marine Geophysicist (Supervisor/Officer grade) to join our GeoServices team, to be based in Salisbury. This opportunity offers the chance to work as part of the dynamic GeoServices team, which together employs technical experts from a wide range of science disciplines to provide specialist input into projects and deliver a range of services to our clients by applying Earth Science techniques to a wide range of archaeological projects.

The successful applicant would assist in the production and delivery of a range of marine geophysical projects. The primary responsibilities of the role include:

  • Processing and archaeological interpretation of a range of marine geophysical data sets (sidescan sonar, magnetometer, multibeam bathymetry and shallow seismic data);
  • Accurate reporting of interpretation results, and production of high quality client deliverables;
  • Ensuring all work and resulting reporting is carried out in accordance with relevant standards and guidance;
  • Acquisition and quality control of marine geophysical survey data.

LCMM 2018 Field School

https://www.lcmm.org/learn/for-teachers/professional-development/archaeology-field-school/

Archaeology Field School hosted by Lake Champlain Maritime Museum offers a mix of both instruction and hands-on underwater research. The 2018 Field School will continue to investigate and document an unidentified shipwreck in Basin Harbor, Vermont.

The diving sessions will teach practical underwater skills using both traditional documentation techniques and cutting-edge technology on an historic shipwreck.

Through additional academic lectures and labs, participants will study legal practices, learn about local history, and participate in artifact conservation. Students should have completed Basic Open Water SCUBA as a prerequisite for this course.

 

Maritime Archaeology Fellowship

KUDAR-ANAMED Joint Fellowship in Maritime Archaeology

The Koç University Mustafa V. Koç Maritime Archaeology Research Center (KUDAR) and Research Center for Anatolian Civilizations (ANAMED) joint fellowship will support one post-doctoral scholar specializing in Maritime Archaeology or a closely-related topic for the 2018 – 2019 nine-month academic year (September 17th to June 15th). The successful applicant is required to reside in Istanbul during the fellowship period, to devote his or her time to a proposed research project, and to deliver two 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 Archaeology Research Center (KUDAR) supports and promotes Turkish and international scholars conducting high-impact research on maritime archaeology, 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 Archaeology, 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.

https://anamed.ku.edu.tr/en/kudar-anamed-joint-fellowship-maritime-archaeology

 

Study Maritime Archaeology at Flinders

A one-off opportunity for prospective students from Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei! The Australian Government is offering 50 Australia Awards ASEAN Scholarships this year.

Want to study Maritime Archaeology at Flinders and you are from the above-mentioned countries, contact me at wendy.vanduivenvoorde@flinders.edu.au.

Do not waste time as the dead-line for application is 30 April 2018.

Underwater Cultural Heritage Consultancy Extended and updated

Advertisement for Consultancy

 UNESCO is calling for consultancy related to the Underwater Cultural Heritage (UCH) protection and management in the five countries in Micronesia and to provide recommendations for strategic actions towards ratification of UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage (2001 Convention).

The consultants (2 persons) will gather, review, synthetize and analyze; i) UCH-related policy/laws/legislation, and ii) UCH-related programmes/initiatives both in the public and civil society sectors, in FSM, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, and Palau, in order to provide recommendations for strategic actions towards their ratification/implementation of the UCH Convention.

During the course of the assignment, the consultants will be under the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist for Culture at the UNESCO Office in Apia,

Request for Proposals (RFP) should contain the following information:

·         Details regarding the consultants, including curriculum vitae, referees, past experience in this area of work, and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and the requirements of this consultancy;

·         Availability;

·         Elaborated description of suggested methodology and workplan;

·         Proposed consultancy fee.

 The RFP should be sent via email to; a.takahashi@unesco.org before COB 31 March 2018. UNESCO will only contact the successful bidder. More information can be found in the Terms of Reference.

2018 Field School St. Augustine, FL

Underwater Archaeology Field School

Each year, the Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program (LAMP) oversees an intense, four week accredited educational program allowing both undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to participate in a marine survey and underwater excavation of a historic shipwreck site. In addition to methodological training and academic lectures, students get valuable real-world experience in all aspects of archaeological fieldwork, scientific diving and seamanship and laboratory analysis.

LAMP has partnered with a variety of universities, including Flinders University, Florida State University, Syracuse University and Plymouth State University, to organize and implement this four-credit course. For the 2018 Field School, four hours of graduate or undergraduate credit are available through Plymouth State University.

More information on previous field school research, please visit our Keepers’ Blog.

2018 Field School

  • 2018 Dates: June 25th – July 20th
  • Location: St. Augustine, Fla.
  • Research Focus: The “Anniversary Wreck” is an historic vessel from the 1700s located just off the coast of St. Augustine.
  • Skills, Procedures & Lectures: Students will also be instructed in scientific diving procedures, archaeological recording and excavation, the use of hydraulic probes and induction dredges, marine remote sensing survey and analysis (magnetometer & side scan sonar), artifact collection and documentation and basic conservation laboratory methodology. Additionally, the field school will host an evening lecture series with instructors and visiting professionals from various public, private and academic institutions throughout Florida.

Scientific Diving

GIRT Scientific Divers

Dive into an ocean full of history A citizen science project for divers who love shipwrecks Calling everyone over 18 years of age in South Australia who love diving shipwrecks or other underwater cultural heritage! Australia’s newest citizen science project, GIRT Scientific Divers, will be conducting a pilot project between July and December 2018. This project, supported by the SA Maritime Museum and Heritage South Australia, is part of a PhD research project that aims to: better understand the motivation of divers; the condition of shipwrecks around Australia and New Zealand; and the factors driving shipwreck site preservation or deterioration.

Interested individuals should email girtscientificdiver@gmail.com.

Training will be conducted in South Australia from 23 July to 3 August. Times and venues will be notified to interested parties closer to the date. #maritimesa #heritagesa

https://www.evensi.com/girt-scientific-diver-pilot-project-training-south-australia/251862916