US Navy Historian

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/479438700

This position serves as a Historian at the U.S. Navy Seabee Museum, Port Hueneme, CA collecting, analyzing, and preserving historical records and information and developing historical knowledge products which inform Navy leadership, sailors and the American public.

Closes: 22 September 2017

Marine Geoscience, Seafloor Mapping

http://www.earthworks-jobs.com/marine/noc17081.html

We seek a dynamic and pro-active early career researcher to support the Seafloor & Habitat Mapping team in the delivery of a series of habitat mapping projects, both in shallow and deep waters. The role will mainly involve participation in projects in the sphere of overseas development, and will include data acquisition (through expeditions at sea, or from overseas coastal states), processing, interpretation and communication under the form of research publications, reports, and presentations to scientific and non-scientific audiences. You will also have the chance to develop your own research ideas as part of the habitat mapping team.

This is a Fixed Term Appointment, available up until 31 March 2018, offered on NERC terms and conditions and is open to internal and external candidates.

Director: Scottish Crannog Centre

The Scottish Trust for Underwater Archaeology (SC018418)
The Scottish Crannog Centre
http://www.crannog.co.uk

Job Vacancy: Managing Director – The Scottish Crannog Centre

Responsible to: the Chair and Trustee Board of the Scottish Trust for Underwater Archaeology (SC018418)
Responsible for: Leading on the management and development of the Scottish Crannog Centre to generate growth and increase capacity whilst ensuring a high quality, authentic visitor experience.

Closes 15 October 2017

Underwater Archaeologist

Mizen Archaeology is one of Ireland leading Archaeology companies, providing professional underwater and land based services to both the public and private sector.
The ideal Candidate should have

  • Degree in Underwater Archaeology or equivalent
  • A HSE/HAS recognized diving qualification
  • A minimum of two years’ experience in commercial underwater archaeology
  • Knowledge and experience in conducting underwater archaeological projects including visual and metal detection surveys, underwater recording and excavation of features
  • Clean and valid Driving Licence with own transport
  • Ability to work independently and take responsibility for programmes of work
  • Excellent report writing skills

The successful candidate will be offered an initial 3 months contract, which may be extended.

Fellowships

Royal Museums Greenwich
Research Fellowship: Caird & Sackler Short-Term Fellowships
in the fields of maritime history, marine art, technology and the history of navigation and astronomy. In 2018 the Museum will be celebrating departure of Cook’s first voyage to the Pacific. We therefore also encourage applications relating to the maritime exploration of the Pacific in the 18th and 19th centuries, in particular those of James Cook.
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/BEA048/research-fellowship-caird-and-sackler-short-term-fellowships/
primary: http://www.rmg.co.uk/discover/researchers/opportunities-events/sackler-short-term-research-fellowship & http://www.rmg.co.uk/discover/researchers/opportunities-events/caird-short-term-research-fellowship

Caird Senior Research Fellowship

in any field of British naval and maritime history. In 2018 the Museum will be celebrating departure of Cook’s first voyage to the Pacific. We therefore also encourage applications relating to the maritime exploration of the Pacific in the 18th and 19th centuries, in particular those of James Cook.
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/BEA057/caird-senior-research-fellowship/
primary: http://www.rmg.co.uk/discover/researchers/opportunities-events/caird-senior-research-fellowship
Closing date: 2 October 2017

Project Manager (Coastal and Marine Archaeology)

Wessex Archaeology Coastal & Marine has been developing its capacity to undertake archaeological investigations in inland waters, intertidal, and marine environments in the UK and abroad for nearly 20 years. We are seeking to make a permanent appointment to meet continuing demand for our services. We are seeking to further expand our team’s existing strong capacity in our Salisbury office.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to join our innovative, industry-leading team who will support you in continuing to develop your professional project management and leadership skills whilst encouraging autonomy in the role. This position will offer the successful candidate a huge diversity of opportunity to gain experience across a wide portfolio of projects ranging in complexity and scale across our end to end services.

http://www.bajr.org/Employment/UKEmploymentDetails.asp?ID=10910

 

Hydrographic Survey Techs

Land & Sea Surveying Concepts is looking for Hydrographic and Land Surveying Technicians experienced in diving, boating, Microstation V8i, HYPACK, PDS2000, Terramodel, SonarWiz, AutoCAD.

On the job, training is available on all equipment and software. Work is immediately available for candidates.

Please visit our website, http://www.land-and-sea-surveying.com for more information about our company. Candidates that are interested in joining the Land & Sea Surveying team can email their resumes to Captain Tim Carlile, PLS at tc5170@aol.com

Maritime Archaeologist

The University of Helsinki – among the best in the world

Founded in 1640, the University of Helsinki is one of the best multidisciplinary research universities in the world. The University of Helsinki is an international academic community of 40,000 students and staff members. It operates on four campuses in Helsinki and at 15 other locations. The high-quality research carried out by the university creates new knowledge for educating diverse specialists in various fields, and for utilisation in social decision-making and the business sector.

The Faculty of Arts (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-of-arts) of the University of Helsinki is Finland’s oldest institution for teaching and research in the humanities and the largest in terms of the structure and range of disciplines. It is also a significant international community fostering research, education and cultural interaction.

The Department of Philosophy, History, Culture and Art Studies (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/department-of-philosophy-history-culture-and-…) brings together the long traditions of the oldest of the university’s disciplines and new, rising subjects. The multidisciplinarity of the humanities forms the basis for the research and teaching provided by the department. The department has over 1500 major degree students.

The Department of Philosophy, History, Culture and Art Studies invites applications for the position of

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN MARITIME ARCHAEOLOGY

Underwater Archaeologist

Underwater Archaeologist

Start date: May 1, 2018

End date: November 15, 2018

Place: Menorca (Balearic Islands), Spain.

Salary: 350 Euros/week (411 USD today, 21 August 2017).

Housing and accommodations: Included.

Work schedule: Two days off per week which coincide with the course breaks for students.

Essential requirements

  • Experience of underwater archaeology, minimum more of the 100 dives
  • Codirector or Director in underwater archaeology projects or survey.
  • European Nationality
  • Native speaker of English or a highly fluent in both written and spoken English. Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferable.
  • Knowledge of roman archaeology.
  • Experience in survey.
  • Publications

Interested candidates must send their CV by email detailing their experience and a cover letter to sanisera@arrakis.es .  An interview date will be arranged for qualified candidates in the offices of the Sanisera Archaeology Institute  which resides on the island of Menorca.

Fernando Contreras
Tel: 608894650

Email: sanisera@arrakis.es
http://www.archaeology.institute

NOAA NEPA Post

Responsibilities:

CSS may have an opening for a full time Environmental Documentation Specialist to support NOAA’s Performance, Risk, and Social Science Office (PRSSO).

 

Responsibilities:

  • Track NEPA and other environmental compliance efforts across NOAA
  • Prepare reports for internal and external audiences on environmental compliance implementation
  • Develop/implement new environmental document management programs across line offices
  • Maintain and update NOAA’s NEPA internet and intranet resources
  • Manage NOAA’s archives of NEPA documents
  • Assist with NEPA training.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor degree or equivalent in environmental science, environmental policy, or related field.
  • Demonstrated experience in environmental policy is highly desirable.
  • Must possess a thorough knowledge of NEPA, and a working understanding of other environmental laws including the Endangered Species Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, National Marine Sanctuaries Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Coastal Zone Management Act, and Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
  • Ability to pass a National Agency Check (NACI) is required for all government site positions.

 

CSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

Maritime Archaeology Field School. Slots open, Register now.

We are running a field school through Salem State University again this summer, and as it’s a later date in the summer, we actually have a few open spots for students. Hoping you can once again help us get the word out.
Thanks so much,
Laurel

 

SEAMAHP Maritime Archaeology Field School 2017

 There are a few spots left in our upcoming field school:

From Aug 14 – 18th, SEAMAHP in collaboration with MBUAR will be running an accredited course through Salem State University in Massachusetts. 

 Listed as:
Maritime Archaeology of the North Shore
(Topics in Public History HST 305-91, ref# 1740)

 2017 Field School: Register Now!

 The course will be an intensive week-long program held in Salem MA and on the shores north of Boston. Salem State University is now accepting registration from both college students and the public for this summer institute.  

 Students will receive three credits through Salem State University (SSU). The course will cover methods and practice of archaeological research, survey and documentation of historic shipwreck sites. In addition to methodological training and lectures, participants will get experience with all aspects of fieldwork in a dynamic environment on the seashore.

 Dr. Calvin Mires and Capt. Laurel Seaborn of SEAMAHP (Seafaring Education and Maritime Archaeological Heritage Program) along with Victor Mastone of MBUAR (Massachusetts Board of Underwater Archaeological Resources) are the program instructors. They all have extensive experience in maritime archaeological field methods, archival research, and site documentation.

 For more information contact us at SEAMAHP

Dr. Calvin Mires or Capt. Laurel Seaborn (Seamahp@gmail.com) or Victor Mastone (Victor.Mastone@state.ma.us)

 Or see the website SEAMAHP.org

Field School details are on the page: FAQ 2017

 If you have any questions about the online registration process, please contact the SSU Office of Continuing Studies (ce@salemstate.edu) at 978-542-6324.

Data Analyst, Oceaneering Technologies

Position Summary

The Data Exploitation Analyst participates in all phases of data collection, processing, and reporting at a customer site in Suitland/Camp Spring, MD. The primary responsibilities of this role are to acquire, analyze, compile, evaluate, and review data for use in standard products, non-standard products, and/or data holdings in support of mission requirements.

DESIRED

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Oceanography, Underwater Archeology, or related field.
  • Experience with Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), & Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and their support equipment.
  • Experience with SLS systems, Doppler Sonars, Navigation & underwater cameras equipment.
  • Knowledge of products like SonarWiz, Hypack and WinFrog.

Objects Conservator, The Mariners Museum

Object Conservator
The Mariners’ Museum and Park
Newport News, Virginia 23606
Salary:
$55-$60,000 plus benefits
The Mariners? Museum and Park is looking for a full-time object conservator to work on the conservation and collection care of over 18,000three-dimensional objects within the Museum?s collection. The collection includes ship models and decorative art objects as well as navigation, communication, and scientific equipment. In addition, the collection contains the handiwork and belongings of sailors,whaling and fishing equipment, and over 150 small craft from around the world.
Job Description:
The conservator will undertake the direct treatment and preventive conservation care of objects within the three-dimensional collection of The Mariners? Museum and Park. This individual will work closely with conservation staff and other museum personnel to conserve objects and to prepare them for exhibition, long-term storage, loan,photography etc.
Familiarity with a wide variety of inorganic and organic materials is required.
To view the full position description and apply online,please visit
William Hoffman
Directorof Conservation and Chief Conservator
The Mariners’ Museum and Park
Newport News, Virginia 23606

2018 Ocean Exploration Funding

NOAA’s Office of Ocean Exploration and Research recently published a Federal Funding Announcement for Ocean Exploration for three theme areas:

  1. Exploration of the deep marine environments in the US EEZ and US Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) of the Gulf of Mexico;
  1. Discovery and exploration of prehistorically and historically significant submerged marine heritage sites in the Gulf of Mexico within the US EEZ and the US Outer Continental Shelf (OCS); and
  1. Novel or innovative technologies and methodologies that could increase the pace and scope of ocean exploration, especially exploration of deep environments including the water column and archaeological sites.

PLEASE NOTE, for themes 1 and 2, OER will only consider proposals inside the US EEZ and the US Outer

Continental Shelf (OCS) of the Gulf of Mexico.

Awards are expected to range from $10,000 to $750,000

For more information please follow this link, https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=295442

USACE Jacksonville seeking Underwater Archaeologist

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/474389600

One year of specialized experience which includes: Participating in the management of sites containing historic places of archeological, architectural, and historical interest and considering such places in compliance with environmental and historic preservations laws; and conducting archival studies through fieldwork consisting of reconnaissance and intensive surveys, test excavations, and data recovery excavations; experience as an underwater archeologist, coastal navigation and ecosystem restoration. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Closes 24 July 2017.

 

Maryland Archaeological Conservator

The Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, located at the Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum in St. Leonard, MD, is  recruiting for a full time contractual conservator.
*Main Purpose of Job:* This position will function as Conservator working under the direction of the Lead Conservator on a wide range of archaeological objects from marine and terrestrial excavations, including iron, copper alloy, ceramic, glass, leather, stone, and wood. The position will examine and document objects, perform analytical tests, prepare treatment proposals, perform chemical and mechanical conservation treatments, package or mount artifacts for transport, storage and display, and submit full reports of all activities, thus fulfilling contractual obligations and providing revenue generation for the Conservation Program of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory (MAC Lab).
*Minimum Qualifications: *Applicant must have a degree in the conservation of Objects, from an accredited conservation degree program. Current students seeking a minimum 12-month internship either post-graduate or as a graduation requirement, are eligible. Equivalent work experience of two years practical conservation of archaeological materials maybe excepted in lieu of a conservation degree.
*Desired or Preferred Qualifications:* The applicant should be able to lift 50 pounds, work on ladders or in crouching positions, have experience with taking and processing photographs, and experience with computers operating the Windows Office Suite (Work, Excel and Access), or other equivalent computer software programs.  Prior training in health and safety and the use of lifting and moving equipment is desired.
The deadline to apply is July 20, 2017. For more information and to apply online, go to: