Underwater Archaeology and Maritime History jobs

U.S. Naval War College Seeks
Director, Maritime History Center
Director, US Naval War College Museum
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

The Naval War College (NWC) is a Professional Military Education (PME) institution serving the nation, the Department of Defense, and the U.S. Navy.  U.S. graduates earn a Master of Arts degree in National Security & Strategic Studies or in Defense & Strategic Studies, accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.  The College has four main missions:  Educate and Develop Leaders; Support Defining the Future Navy and Associated Roles and Missions; Support Combat Readiness; and Strengthen Global Maritime Partnerships.  More information on the College can be found at http://www.usnwc.edu.

Maritime History Center:  The Maritime History Center (MHC) manages and directs the Naval War College’s maritime history research and sea service heritage programs throughout the College.  It serves as the central resource and contact point in matters relating to maritime history and has particular responsibility for implementing and coordinating the College’s research and writing program in this area. The MHC also provides the interface between the NWC, the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC), and the NWC Museum.  The Director of the MHC simultaneously serves as the Director of the NWC Museum and falls under the Dean of Academics.  Additional support to the Center for Naval Warfare Studies, the College of Operational and Strategic Leadership, and International programs in support of the NWC’s four main missions aligns with the core purpose of the MHC and is an integral aspect of the Director’s role.  The MHC works closely with the Ernest J. King Visiting Professor of Maritime History, who serves the College as a senior academic expert in the field of maritime history.
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Closes 30 December.

http://www.flinders.edu.au/scholarships-system/index.cfm/scholarships/display/b11fb00

Flinders University’s Department of Archaeology is offering a three-year PhD scholarship for full-time research on an Australian Research Council (ARC) funded research project entitled “The Deep History of Sea Country: Climate, Sea-Level and Culture”.

This exciting project is a partnership between Flinders University, University of Western Australia, James Cook University, Curtin University, Aarhus University (Denmark) and the University of York (United Kingdom).

This project aims to investigate the records of the now-submerged Pilbara coast (50,000 to 7,000 years ago). The project integrates cultural and environmental studies and material analysis, and adapts a method from confirmed submarine middens in the SW Baltic Sea. Therefore a component of the project will also evaluate the process of submerged at known submerged deposits. The project will use marine, aerial and diver-based survey and recording techniques to investigate physical and cultural submerged landscapes. This project expects to influence heritage and environmental management and the marine heritage sector in addition to expanding the discipline of maritime archaeology in Australia to include submerged pre-contact archaeology.

The successful applicant will have relevant experience in Australian Archaeology and/or Baltic Archaeology and will be prepared to work on a project aimed at deep time and human-environment interaction. The successful applicant will have an interest in coastal hunter-gatherers and early maritime communities and will be able to work independently and as part of a larger team. The successful applicant will undertake their research within the Department of Archaeology’s Maritime Archaeology Program.

The PhD candidate will receive Principal supervision by Dr Jonathan Benjamin, with support of the project team and other internal experts at Flinders.

BENEFITS and TENURE

The scholarship includes:

• a stipend  valued at $26,682* per annum tax free (*increased annually by consumer price index)
• a Research Training Program Fee Offset Scholarship to cover tuition fees.

The scholarship will be awarded for a maximum of three years. Recipients may be eligible for one six month extension subject to application and consideration by the Scholarships Committee.

The project will be resourced through the field budget, providing a unique and well funded program of underwater archaeological, geoarchaeological and geophysical activities and mentorship.

The mission of the North Carolina Maritime Museum is to collect, preserve, research, document, and interpret the maritime history, culture, and environment of coastal North Carolina for diverse, public and specialized audiences to inspire appreciation, encourage discovery, and promote an active, responsible understanding for maritime heritage among present and future generations.

In 1996 an 18th-century shipwreck was discovered adjacent to Beaufort Inlet, North Carolina. Based on its location, date, and analysis of the artifact assemblage, the wreck is identified as the pirate Blackbeard’s flagship Queen Anne’s Revenge (QAR) (1718). The location of the site is in NC state waters; the wreck belongs to the state of North Carolina. NCR is the parent organization responsible for the management, protection, preservation and development of the Queen Anne’s Revenge (QAR) Shipwreck.

This position’s working title is QAR Conservator (IMLS). The position is a two-year, time-limited, permanent position for an archaeological conservator. It is grant funded and part of an IMLS Collections Stewardship Project (MA-30-16-0501-16) for the QAR.

Job closes on 12/30/2016. You want a job? this is a good job in the field.

2 Posts at the Maritime Archaeology Trust, Closes 1 January 2017, get your material in today!

Forgotten Wrecks Archaeologist (intertidal) – this is a full-time post for 15 months starting January 2017

Forgotten Wrecks Outreach Officer – this is a part-time post (15 hours a week) for 15 months starting January 2017

http://www.thc.texas.gov/about-us/job-openings/internship-program

http://ifrglobal.org/program/bulgaria-underwater/

The project will provide education and training in underwater archaeology through participation in ongoing research projects with the goal to enrich the knowledge and the skills of the participants and to foster their career in Maritime Archaeology. The field school is suitable for beginners in this field and will introduce students to a range of underwater archaeological practices for research, recording, conservation, monitoring, etc. as: excavations of shipwreck, underwater photography, photogrammetry and 3D modeling, scale drawing, diving field surveys, marine geophysics and remote sensing (use of sub-bottom profiler, multibeam echosounder, side scan sonar, practicing with remote operated vehicle, GIS, etc.

Conservation Practicum

Adelaide, Australia

September 18-29 2017.  Flinders University

Overview

This topic is taught in intensive mode over one week and necessitates involvement and input from a range of maritime practitioners.  SCUBA diving qualifications are NOT necessary for participation.  The body of the topic will comprise lectures, a practical exercise and a tutorial.

This practicum topic will be taught at Flinders University by expert staff from the Department of Maritime Archaeology at the Western Australia Museum.

Location

Flinders University, in Adelaide, South Australia.

All lectures and tutorials will be held on the Flinders University Campus at Bedford Park, in Rm 112HUM (the Archaeology Teaching Lab).

The precise field practical location will be discussed in class. Transport to the field will be provided using university vehicles and will leave from Rm 112HUM.

Applying

For overseas and interstate students

For further information

Dr Wendy van Duivenvoorde

Or visit the Conservation Practicum webpage

Underwater Archaeology in the Black Sea, 25 May to 22 June, 2017.

The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Research Coordinator position with the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries is now available for applications.

The position is posted on USAJOBS. (see below for specific links for the MAP and DE posting). This announcement is open November 21 through Monday, December, 5, 2016.

Please share with interested parties and refer to the following job announcement numbers:

Job Announcement # (MAP): NOS-NMSP-2017-0003

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/457038100

Job Announcement # (DE): NOS-NMSP-2017-0004

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/457038200

The Sanctuary Research Coordinator is primarily responsible for enhancing the understanding of ecosystem processes of a national marine sanctuary.  Duties include:

• Develop, implement, facilitate, conduct, and coordinate characterization, monitoring, and research projects and activities designed to meet the research goals of the sanctuary;
• Collaborate with federal and state agencies, non-government organizations, and the private sector to meet the characterization, monitoring and research goals of the sanctuary;
• Draft or evaluate grant proposals, research publications, or other research-related documents;
• Work with sanctuary education/outreach staff to ensure the public is informed about research/monitoring efforts and findings conducted by professional scientists in the sanctuary;
• Support sanctuary administrative and operational program elements including submitting and executing annual operating plans and assisting in reporting on management plan implementation;
• Collect and process marine-related field data; coordinate and manage access to data collected or managed by the sanctuary; and
• Plan and execute SCUBA operations to collect field data.

The Photogrammetric Vision Lab, Dept. of Civil Engineering and Geomatics, Faculty of Engineering, Cyprus University of Technology, is looking for a research assistant-associate for iMARECULTURE project, funded from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 727153. The researcher will be involved in several aspects of the project, including VR, 3D modelling, Web site and FTP server creation and maintenance, along with administrative support.

The ideal candidate must have at least:

• Degree or MSc in Computer Science, Vision, Graphics disciplines
• Very good knowledge in 3D modelling and VR/AR.
• Very good computer programming skills
• Excellent knowledge of English
• Strong motivation and ability to work independently
• Diving skills will be considered a plus

Salary depends on qualifications.

We encourage applications from different disciplines, provided applicants meet aforementioned requirements.

Underqualified applications will also be examined and filed.

Applications to be sent electronically to dimitrios.skarlatos@cut.ac.cy, titled ‘iMARCULTURE – research position application’. Applications should include full CV, 2 contacts for reference, and motivation letter.

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Dr. Dimitrios Skarlatos
Assistant Professor
Tel. 00357 25 002360 (also fw to mobile)

Fax. 00357 25002806
SkypeID: d.skarlatos
www.cut.ac.cy/ceg/staff/elected//dimitrios.skarlatos?languageId=2
www.photogrammetric-vision.weebly.com

Coordinator iMARECULTURE, a H2020 RIA funded project

Co-chair ISPRS WG II/9: Underwater Data Acquisition and Processing

Academic delegate EuroSDR

CYPRUS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING & GEOMATICS
PO BOX 50329, 3603 LEMESOS, CYPRUS

http://esbd.cpa.state.tx.us/bid_show.cfm?bidid=128926

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking qualified respondents to provide archaeological remote sensing survey services for two (2) locations, within marked boundaries, in Galveston Bay. These two locations are: Todd’s Dump Reef (Attachment 1) in the vicinity of -94.892896, 29.499494, encompassing approximately twenty three (23) acres and the Texas City Dike (Attachment 2; two sites) in the vicinity of -94.878138, 29.397911 and -94.861037, 29.382491, encompassing approximately five acres.

Closes November 10. Get your proposals in today.

The purpose of the position is to provide administrative, clerical and field support to the Cultural Resource Division, an integrated Cultural Resource Program for Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks, including archeological resources, historic structures, cultural landscapes, ethnographic resources, historic resources and museum collections management for the five SFCMC parks [Everglades National Park (EVER), Dry Tortugas National Park (DRTO), Biscayne National Park (BISC), De Soto National Memorial (DESO) and Big Cypress National Preserve (BICY)], at the South Florida Collections Management Center (SFCMC).
 
The intern will be under the supervision of the Chief of Cultural Resources. It is expected that the intern:

• Compiles and submits program calendars and spreadsheets.
• Uses computer and appropriate software including Word, Excel, and Access for data collection, program scheduling, filing and documentation.
• Provides administrative support for Cultural Resource Division Staff such as filing, coping, and scanning.
• Assists with program needs as requested such as archival research, write-ups for social media and parks' websites.
• Assists with archaeological fieldwork and compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act projects as requested.
• Assist with archival collections, including primary text documents such as photographs, maps, audiovisual materials and textual records to conduct digitization, preservation housing, and assist with access of records.

Closes December 9.

http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=289616

The Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program provides support for master’s and doctoral studies in oceanography, marine biology, maritime archaeology, and all other science, engineering, social science, and resource management disciplines involving ocean and coastal areas, and particularly encourages women and members of minority groups to apply. Individuals who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, or citizens of U.S. territories, and are applying to or have been accepted to a graduate program at a U.S. accredited institution, may apply. Prospective scholars do not need to be enrolled in a graduate program at the time of application, but must be admitted to a graduate level program in order to be awarded this scholarship. Scholarship selections are based on academic excellence, letters of recommendations, research and career goals, and financial need. Applicants must have a cumulative 3.3 grade point average to be eligible to apply and maintain a minimum cumulative and term grade point average of 3.3 for every term and for the duration of their award. Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarships may provide, subject to appropriations, yearly support of up to $42,000 per student (a 12-month stipend of $30,000 in addition to an education allowance of up to $12,000) and up to $10,000 of support for a 4-6 week program collaboration at a NOAA facility. Completion of one (1) program collaboration is required for every doctoral scholarship award, with a second recommended, but not required. For master’s degree level scholars, completion of a program collaboration is strongly recommended, but is not required. The Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship funds cannot be used toward research costs. Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program recipients will be required to participate in a mandatory NOAA Orientation Training to meet with the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries staff at a date and location to be determined in the summer of 2017. If scholarships have not been awarded before this training, recipients may be required to incur pre-award costs that will be reimbursed after award funds have been issued. As a recipient of the Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program, you become a recognized member of the NOAA community. NOAA provides significant financial resources to help you pursue your independent graduate studies, as well as the staff expertise to assist you with your research along the way. All Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program recipients must put together an outreach product (e.g., video, infographic) that communicates their scientific research in a way that the average viewer can understand it and its importance. Appropriate training in the creation of outreach products will be provided to all scholarship recipients. The program collaboration opportunity is designed to allow scholars to participate in research or other activities for four to six weeks at a field office of the National Marine Sanctuary System, or other NOAA program offices. Federal support for the program collaboration may be used toward allowable costs such as: travel to and from the NOAA facility, housing, per diem, laboratory costs, research vessel support, and consumables while conducting research at the NOAA facility. Scholars are required to provide their own health insurance coverage during the program collaboration. More details on allowable costs can be found in 2 CFR part 200, Subpart E – Cost Principles. If scholars choose to participate in a program collaboration during a specific year, they must notify the Program Officer by December of the academic year in which they intend to participate in the collaboration. Approval from the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries is required prior to embarking on the program collaboration.

Koç University

College of Social Sciences and Humanities

Department of Archaeology and History of Art

Full-Time Faculty Positions in Maritime Archaeology

The Department of Archaeology and History of Art at Koç University invites applications for two full-time faculty positions beginning with a flexible start date in 2017: one junior position at the rank of Assistant Professor and one senior position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. Candidates for both positions are expected to have a PhD specializing in aspects of maritime archaeology or to have an established record of post-PhD research activity in the same.

Closes November 30. Apply today. Start the new year with a new job.

Position: Archaeological Conservator
Warren Lasch Conservation Center at Clemson University
North Charleston, South Carolina

Clemson University is seeking a conservator to assist with the conservation of the American Civil War submarine H.L. Hunley (1864), its associated artifacts, as well as other specialized projects at the Center. The conservator will work in the conservation and maintenance of materials and collections managed by the Warren Lasch Conservation Center (WLCC), working closely with the conservation, archaeological and conservation science teams.

Warren Lasch Conservation Center:
The WLCC at the Clemson University Restoration Institute in North Charleston is a facility dedicated to advance knowledge and best practices in the analysis, conservation and restoration of materials of historical significance, focusing primarily on artifacts in, and recovered from maritime environments. Our expertise is based on years dedicated to the analysis, preservation and stabilization of the H.L Hunley submarine (1864) and its associated artifacts housed at the WLCC since 2000. We value an integrated approach where conservation practice, archaeology and materials science work together to solve preservation challenges. The facility also houses a state-of-the-art materials analysis and characterization laboratory. For the past 8 years, the WLCC has coordinated an extensive collaborative project with the National Park Service (NPS) designing and applying new treatment approaches to historic outdoor items at two major heritage sites in Charleston, SC.

Both our experience working on complex conservation projects, and our innovative and collaborative approach to conservation, have broadened our area of inquiry to include materials in historic preservation which are been shared with the worldwide scientific community. As a result of our recognized expertise, especially in metal conservation and our growing international reputation, the WLCC was selected to host the triennial meeting of the ICOM-CC Metal Working Group, METAL 2010, in Charleston, SC. It marked the first time the international conference was held in the United States.

Requirements:
A Masters degree in the cultural heritage field is required; a Masters in conservation will be preferred with a minimum of 3 years specialized experience in materials conservation. Applicants must have a broad knowledge of conservation and stabilization techniques of marine archaeological objects and the skill to apply this knowledge to highly degraded and complex materials of all sizes.

The successful candidate should be able to elaborate, execute and supervise the Center’s conservation projects and ensure compliance with established laboratory procedures.

This position requires general knowledge of organic and inorganic chemistry, a good understanding of materials science, and experience in the use of standard and more complex laboratory equipment. Exceptional manual dexterity and care in performing conservation treatments are required, as well as moderate-to-high physical ability to handle large artifacts and equipment.

Individuals seeking this position should have the required knowledge to carry out current data collection methods pertinent to conservation and archaeology and maintain a project database that inventories and registers the location and status of all artifacts, samples, and other technical information.

The successful applicant must be able to maintain a working relationship with individuals from academia, government agencies, and the private sector, and communicate effectively in both oral and written English. Additional requirements: Manual dexterity, Ability to carry out finite work for long periods of time, Ability stand for long periods of time, Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to wear respirators and other required PPE, Good overall physical health.

Job duties would include but are not limited to:
1- Conduct established conservation procedures including examination and treatment of artifacts of a variety of materials and contexts;
2- Identify conservation problems, implement solutions under established conservation guidelines, and make recommendations for resolving difficult or unusual problems in conservation of artifacts;
3- Collaborate with other staff on large scale artifact documentation and treatment activities;
4- Participate in the background research, technical studies, and experimental work to determine the appropriate surface preparation, coating, corrosion inhibition and passivation needed to treat outdoor metal objects and structures;
5- Maintain laboratory upkeep and assist in the ordering of supplies and equipment and maintenance and inventory of materials;
6- Organize, produce and maintain reports of treatments, updates on project status, and dissemination of conservation work.

Applications received by November 10th, 2016 will be given full consideration.

To apply submit a cover letter, a CV and 3 academic/professional references to

Dr Stephanie Crett at scrette@clemson.edu<mailto:scrette@clemson.edu>

Or apply online at http://www.clemson.edu/employment/prospective/findjobs.html under external applicant staff job board.

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You want a job in this field. Apply today.

2 vacancies – Richmond, CA
2 vacancies – New London, CT
1 vacancy – Fernandina Beach, FL
2 vacancies – Stennis Space Center, MS
2 vacancies – Galveston, TX
2 vacancies – Seattle, WA

Closes 18 October 2016.