Underwater Archaeology and Maritime History jobs

– Significant work experience (no less than 5 years) in producing archaeological illustrations related to shipwreck, maritime and-or underwater archaeology.

Through the MA in Global Maritime Archaeology students will garner knowledge of a broad range of facets that fall within this discipline. Students will be able to start and develop their careers in the field of archaeology with special emphasis on the maritime and underwater sub-disciplines of the subject. Furthermore, students may use the skill garnered from this robust course to pursue careers that are not related to archaeology. Skills-sets acquired throughout the one year duration of this programme are multi-dimensional, flexible and most importantly, desirable to stakeholders and employers active in the field of offshore exploration, deep-sea mining as well as other underwater activities.

This course will commence in October 2016. Kindly access this link: http://www.um.edu.mt/arts/programme/PMAGMAFTT6-2016-7-O  for the programme of study.

For further information on this course, kindly access this link: https://www.um.edu.mt/icp/news/ma-in-maritime-archeology, and contact the course coordinator Dr Timmy Gambin on timmy.gambin@um.edu.mt.

https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=64664&fromSearch=true

Closes 9/30/16

Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research Underwater Archaeologist, closes 7/5/2016.

Dear All,

This year we will be integrating our Maritime Archaeology Adv. Practicum, focused on Marine Geophysics for Archaeology, with the UNESCO UNITWIN 3D workshop. Students will participate in academic lectures, field data collection, and in-class data processing and will also have the opportunity to take part in the workshop, hosted at Flinders University. This will be a great opportunity for students to learn from international experts in the field.

Details for the Topic are here: http://www.flinders.edu.au/ehl/archaeology/fieldwork/field-schools/advanced-maritime-archaeology-field-practicum/advanced-maritime-archaeology-field-practicum_home.cfm

We have limited space available for both internal students and external short course students. Flinders students should enrol as a normal topic asap. External (short course) students should register their interest here:

Once again, this year will be taught in partnership with Dr Paul Baggaley, Director and Chief Geophysicist of Wessex Archaeology (UK). If you are interested in enrolling for this topic please register soon, or get in touch for more information.

Kind regards,

Dr Jonathan Benjamin 

Lecturer in Maritime Archaeology

Department of Archaeology

Faculty of Education, Humanities and  Law

Phone: +61 (0) 8 8201 5875

jonathan.benjamin@flinders.edu.au

http://www.flinders.edu.au/people/jonathan.benjamin
Flinders University

GPO Box 2100
ADELAIDE  SA  5001
CRICOS Provider: 00114A

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) manages the exploration and development of the nation’s offshore resources. It seeks to appropriately balance economic development, energy independence, and environmental protection through oil and gas leases, renewable energy development and environmental reviews and studies. For information about our bureau go to: http://www.boem.gov/

This position is located with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Office of Environmental Programs, Environmental Consultation Branch located in Sterling, Virginia. The incumbent serves as the Deputy Federal Preservation Officer for BOEM and is responsible for overall development and implementation of program policy on matters concerning historic preservation and cultural resource protection.

Closes 7 June.

Read the opening very closely, very few people in the world actually qualify.

The selectee for this position serves as a Supervisory Museum Curator in the Curator Branch, Collection Management Division of Naval History and Heritage Command. The Curator Branch is responsible for the management of Navy properties of historical and inspirational value, including artifacts, shipboard equipment, ordnance, uniforms and memorabilia.  This responsibility encompasses acquiring, accessioning, preserving, storing, accounting for, and loaning to eligible recipients the properties in the Navy’s historical collections.

Closes 2 June.

Check advert to see if you qualify:

Archaeological Technician, Key Biscayne National Park. Closes 8 June.

The primary duties of this job include conducting archeological monitoring, survey, and excavation of archeological resources in the parks, and sometimes as part of technical assistance rendered to other non-NPS partners. Additional fieldwork includes locating and recording sites, creating and maintaining essential field documentation, collection of archeological and environmental data, and collecting and processing spatial and geophysical data, especially as they pertain to prehistoric and historic sites in the Southeast. Laboratory work includes processing and analysis of artifacts, spatial data, and field data, database entry, and cataloging. Duties also include the production of summary and trip reports, field catalogs and inventories of archeological data, maps, drawings, and figures for reports, and the completion of Cultural Site Inventory forms. Selectee may also be asked to provide general assistance in a variety of areas related to other federal preservation laws and policy.

THIS IS A SCUBA INTENSIVE POSITION.  THE INCUMBENT OF THIS POSITION MUST POSSESS A SCUBA CERTIFICATION FROM AN ACCREDITED NATIONAL INSTITUTION (YOU MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR CERTIFICATION IN SCIENTIFIC DIVING OPERATIONS AND SAFETY PROCEDURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STANDARDS OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF UNDERWATER SCIENCES (AAUS) AND A DIVE LOG TO PROVE YOUR MINIMUM EXPERIENCE IN SCIENTIFIC DIVING TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION).

SELECTIVE FACTOR: THE INCUMBENT OF THIS POSITION MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO OPERATE A MOTORBOAT UP TO 35 FEET IN LENGTH AND POSSESS A MOTORBOAT OPERATION COURSE CERTIFICATION (YOU MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR CERTIFICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION).

NOAA Diving Center Manager, closes 7 June

Check adverts to make sure you qualify, most are internal openings.

1. National Cave and Karst Program Coordinator, closes 2 June
2. Dive Equipment and Support Specialist, closes 1 June
3. Marine Archeologist, closes 6 June
4. Audio Visual Production Specialist, closes 3 June

Museum Technician, NHHC, US Naval Academy, closes 30 May

Museum Curator, Great Lakes Naval Training Center, closes 27 May

NHHC Outreach Head, NHHC, closes 1 June

Museum Specialist, Curation Facility for NHHC in Richmond, closes 27 May

Management and Program Analyst, NHHC, Washington Navy Yard, closes 31 May

https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=56944&fromSearch=true

The AmeriCorps Member Duties description reads “One Local History Corps member with an archaeology focus will be hosted at the Ohio History Connection in Columbus. The member may assist in the production of public education materials and OAI-related instructional materials for researchers, staff, and students/volunteers. Additional outreach experience may be available through working with other AmeriCorps host sites in developing archaeology programming for their site and updating and enhancing archaeology and maritime heritage information on the State Historic Preservation Office pages of the Ohio History Connection website. The AmeriCorps member will also be encouraged to write educational articles on these projects or other archaeology topics of their choosing for the Archaeology Blog. Applicants must have a college degree in anthropology or archaeology.”

 The person who fills the position will likely be working on a variety of projects, including terrestrial and maritime archaeology outreach, recordation, and collections work. Maritime archaeology will be just one small part of this position and I certainly can’t promise any diving (that all depends on funding and grant awards), but new graduates, especially, may find this position intriguing. If you’re able to post this on your website, I would be very appreciative.

Applications open now.

The Advanced Technologies (ADTECH) group of Oceaneering is recognized as an industry leader in enabling humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments ranging from the depths of the sea to the outer reaches of space. ADTECH specializes in the support of manned systems and the development and application of practical, cost-effective robotic systems in multiple industries. ADTECH designs, builds, and operates unique underwater systems for the US Navy and provides life cycle maintenance services for Submarines and Deep Submergence Systems. ADTECH is developing the next generation space suit for NASA and provides robotic and spacecraft life support systems. ADTECH is also an award winning leader in design, build, and installation of theme park entertainment ride systems and provides intra-logistic solutions using AGV systems. ADTECH’s business areas are: Oceaneering Technologies, Marine Services Division, Oceaneering Space Systems, Oceaneering Entertainment Systems, Frog AGV Systems, and ADTECH Manufacturing Group.

Position Summary

Oceaneering International (OII) is seeking a Data Exploitation Analyst. Full-time work location is Suitland/Camp Spring MD. This is an embedded posting at a customer site. This is an immediate opportunity on an expanding contract. Candidate must hold/acquire a TS/SCI with Polygraph.

OII seeks a Data Exploitation Analyst to advance our data analysis & field operations group. This is a new position. The successful candidate will actively participate in all phases of the data collection, processing and reporting. Our Analysts acquire, analyze, compile, evaluate, and review data for use in standard products, non-standard products, and/or data holdings in support of mission requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

Main responsibility is the processing, analysis, evaluation and exploitation of navigation, remote sensor, and shipboard instrumentation data collected from various deep ocean systems. The candidate will be involved in pre-mission support, data collection, analyst & evaluation and report generation. As enhanced data is identified, the candidate will be responsible to update and correct data sets. Other responsibilities include:

Performs analysis and evaluation of imagery collected from side scan sonar, bathymetric, video, and still photography cameras.

Uses proprietary software including GIS-based systems in a network of workstations and personal computers (Windows) to perform basic imaging enhancement, display, and analytical functions to obtain, organize, and present information relevant to the exploitation of remotely sensed and imaged data obtained from deep ocean systems.

Reviews mission related data logs, worksheets, and reports to determine focal points for the analysis as well as discovery of deficiencies and discrepancies in the performance of data collection equipment and systems.

Desirable are degrees in underwater archeologist and oceanographers.

Cotswold Archaeology is one of the leading providers of professional marine archaeological services in the UK. We provide a complete service including consultancy, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), strategic assessment, research, fieldwork including foreshore surveys, underwater assessments and excavation, reporting and post-excavation.

Our marine team is working with a diverse range of clients on some of the largest, high profile marine projects in the UK. Ongoing research projects for national heritage agencies allow our team to work at the cutting edge of new thinking in archaeology, as well as managing underwater assessment and excavation projects.

We are interested in receiving applications from maritime archaeologists preferably with some experience in delivering a complex range of impact assessment for offshore, near-shore and coastal projects. The successful candidate will require excellent communication and report writing skills, a strong commitment to CPD and the ability to manage a demanding personal work schedule. Your role will include archival research, production of desk-based assessments, Written Schemes of Investigation and EIA chapters, logistics support, site visits and fieldwork. The post will be based in our Andover office.

Closes June 6.

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 over 15 years, and is a recognised leader in these sectors. 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 Edinburgh office in the following areas:

• Consultancy Services, particularly Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and post consent support
• Archaeological diving
• Coastal and marine fieldwork

An experienced heritage/maritime professional, you will be educated to degree level in an appropriate subject and ideally a post graduate qualification in maritime archaeology; preferably with a sound working knowledge of maritime archaeology in Scotland. You should have the requisite level of experience in a professional commercial marine archaeological or related environment. The role would suit an experienced Project Officer wishing to further their career.

Closes 31 May 2016.

Nicolaus Copernicus University
Faculty of History
Assistant Lecturer in the field of archaeology; in the following areas: – underwater archaeology, – conducting theoretical and practical training of underwater archaeology.
http://ec.europa.eu/euraxess/index.cfm/jobs/jobDetails/34087854

This position is established to assist the National Park Service’s Submerged Resources Center with the location, documentation, interpretation and protection of submerged resources throughout the National Park system.  Most of the duties of the position will involve the professional scientific practice of marine remote sensing survey and underwater archeological documentation.

The employment opportunity may involve: specific administrative task/work assignments and a variety of activities and assignments, and working with technical and professional staff in support of office programs and activities to gain practical work experience. Work in parks and assist in the identification of archeological sites to be recorded by the field crew, methods to be used, and final product presentation appropriate to final publication or application as specified by the Project Director.

Under the general guidance of a Principal Investigator, Project Director or other supervisory Archeologist direct archeological survey or excavation crews consisting of one to five GS-03 to GS-05 Archeology Aids or Technicians and one to five laborers or Volunteers In Parks (VIPs). Assist with site recording procedures and tasks, including assisting in the preparation of archeological survey records such as site maps, photographs, surface artifact analysis forms, and field notes.

Assist with marine remote sensing operations in parks. Assist with planning and logistics in advance of fieldwork, and then equipment maintenance, tracking, and light repair, as well as data organization, analysis and report writing after fieldwork has concluded. Assist in analyzing general site features or artifact types, and specific attributes of each feature or artifact types, for one of the following categories of remains: Architectural features, Environmental context recording, Cargo-related features, Ceramics and other diagnostic artifacts, (range of general features or artifact types is moderate to wide; range of specific attributes is small). Direct artifact sampling procedures, and provides general assistance to lower level crew members in recordation other site features or artifact types.

Closes 20 May.

The Bureau of Safety & Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) works to promote safety, protect the environment, and conserve resources offshore through vigorous regulatory oversight and enforcement. For information about our bureau go to: http://www.bsee.gov/

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), Gulf of Mexico Region (GOMR), Office of Environmental Compliance, Coordination & Review Unit, in Jefferson, LA.

Closes: May 12, apply now.

This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.