Fully funded PhD: Mapping Wreck Sites

We are very happy to announce a  fully funded PhD studentship for UK/EU students as part of the Marine and Maritime Futures Leverhulme Trust Doctoral Scholarship scheme at the University of Southampton.   If you have an excellent academic track record, are looking for a stimulating and challenging trans disciplinary project in a world class research environment please read on for further details on how to apply …

Project Title: Mapping potential wreck sites with seafloor data – scientific, social and legal considerations.
Thousands of potentially polluting WWII shipwrecks litter the ocean floor. The pollutants carried on board may include oil, ammunition or other toxic materials. Leakage of pollutants from such wrecks may take place continuously or catastrophically, and the risk of such an event increases with time. The location of several of these wrecks is known and monitored by national administrations, but by far the majority sank without exact information on their location. The UK Ministry of Defence is presently undertaking a project trying to identify the location of such WW II wrecks, on the basis of historic information. In addition, hindcasts of oceanic circulation and storm surges extending before WWII can be used to enhance our understanding of the nature of the wrecking. Finally, there are now multiple publically available (UKHO, CCO, MCA) and commercial sources of swath bathymetry from the UK shelf, against which this archive derived wreck record can be compared. In many cases the decimetre resolution of the swath data will also facilitate full mapping of the identified sites.

This PhD will combine historical records with the prevailing weather and oceanographic conditions at the time of sinking in order to define areas where the wrecks may be. These zones will be cross- referenced against the extant swath bathymetry targets to facilitate an assessment of the environmental risk present in the various areas of the UK Continental Shelf. Key to this project is the co-consideration of legal responsibilities for identifying and locating such wrecks and ensure they are not polluting the seas. Issues to explore include: Where the wrecks were at the time of sinking beyond jurisdiction of the state but now rest within the UK shelf or EEZ does responsibility rest with the UK; Do the flag state of ships have responsibility under international law?

Closes 5 February 2016, APPLY NOW!

Underwater Archaeology Intern

Biscayne National Park is seeking a 10-­week intern who will serve as a member of the archaeological dive and field team during the summer of 2016. The intern’s primary duties will be as field staff and as a dive buddy to the Park archaeologist and/or archaeological technician. The intern will participate in underwater evaluation and documentation of archaeological remains and will work in the park’s conservation lab, conducting supervised treatments on any artifacts recovered during archaeological investigations. The intern will be expected to write a chapter or section of the project report on the history of the wreck studied or another aspect of the field or lab work conducted.

The Internship is being provided by the Latino Heritage Internship Program (LHIP). LIHP is a paid summer internship program organized by the National Park Service, Hispanic Access Foundation, and Environment for the Americas with the goal of engaging the next generation of conservation stewards. The program raises awareness of our national parks and historic sites, their accessibility, and the need for the Latino community’s involvement in their preservation. Highly motivated Latino undergraduate and graduate students (youth aged 18-35) will be selected to work alongside NPS historians, interpreters, archaeologists, architects, and curators on projects in different park units, offices, and historical sites throughout the US.

The LHIP program link is at:
http://www.latinoheritageintern.com

Direct access to the Biscayne NP internship application can be found here:
https://hispanicaccess.org/biscayne-national-park-homestead-fl-0

Naval Curator

US Naval History and Heritage Command

The mission of the Naval History and Heritage Command is to: collect, preserve, protect and make available the artifacts, documents, and art that best embody our naval history and heritage for present and future generations.  This position is with the Naval History and Heritage Command’s (NHHC) Curator Branch (CU), a component of the Collection Management Division (CMD) located at the Washington Navy yard, DC. This position encompasses acquiring, accessioning, preserving and accounting for this material as well as its loan to eligible recipients.

Closes 29 December 2015.

Underwater Archaeologist

US Naval History and Heritage Command, Underwater Archaeologist

This position is at the Underwater Archaeology Branch, Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC), Washington, DC. Responsible for conserving and conducting archaeological research on artifacts associated with Navy’s sunken and terrestrial military craft; leads conservation-related public outreach initiatives to inform the Navy and the public of their maritime heritage; assists with annual Laboratory initiatives such as assessing the condition of the artifact collection and maintaining chemical safety standards. Please ensure you review the qualifications portions of this posting closely for eligibility requirements.

Closes 23 December 2015.

Job extended until 28 December, you still have time to apply!

Maritime Archaeologist

The South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) is an agency of the Department of Arts and Culture tasked with an overall legislative mandate to identify, preserve, protect and regulate heritage resources in South Africa. SAHRA invites suitable applications for the following positions: Heritage Officer: Maritime Underwater Cultural Heritage (Maritime Underwater Cultural Heritage Unit).

Closes December 13, 2015 (Sorry for the short notice).

 

Executive Director

Minnesota Marine Art Museum:
The Museum is conducting a national search for a new Executive Director and would like to know if you could post this on your website.
To learn more about the Museum, our exhibitions and programs please visit mmam.org.

 

 

Marine Archaeologist

Wessex Archaeology:

We are seeking to recruit a Historic Environment Fisheries Liaison Officer to join our team, to promote the use of a reporting Protocol for archaeological finds made during fishing activities in the Sussex region.  The role is initially for a 2 year fixed term position to be worked in conjunction with Sussex IFCA but under contract to Wessex Archaeology and will report directly to the Director of Coastal & Marine.  This post is 3 days a week at the offices of Sussex IFCA in Shoreham, Sussex. The remaining 2 days will be working directly for Wessex Archaeology Coastal & Marine based either at home or periodically in Salisbury on a variety of project related tasks.

Closes 18 December

University of Miami Underwater Archaeologist

The Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science at the University of Miami is seeking a Lecturer to direct activities of the underwater programs.  The incumbent will develop unique teaching and research initiatives related to using submersible technologies for a range of research activities, including application to underwater archaeology and the geological and biological sciences.  Duties also include supervising the academic diving program, including activities related to the state of the art swimming pool.  The individual will be required to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Ph.D. in related field and 2 years of teaching and mentoring experience is required.  Must have a minimum of 5 years diving experience including instructor status with a major dive agency.  A minimum of 5 years experience running university field based underwater archaeology programs is also required.

Must also have accreditation by the Nautical Archaeology Society, experience working with diverse governmental, non-governmental organizations and general public.  Applicant must possess ability to work and teach across disciplines, have work experience in Latin American and the Caribbean region and must be fluent in English and Spanish.

Underwater Archaeologist

AECOM Underwater Archaeologist: Apply now!

The underwater archaeologist conducts field work; implements archaeological inventory, evaluation, and data recovery efforts; analyzes prehistoric and historic artifacts and prepares reports about the outcome. Keeps records and maintains the relevant State Historic Preservation Officer documentation pertaining to archaeological sites and architectural (built) resources. Utilizes GIS, GPS, and topographic maps and site records and reports to identify locations where sites can occur. Provides regulatory compliance support for Federal, state, municipal and/or commercial clients. Field projects could be located anywhere in the U.S.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Performs fieldwork surveys, diving, monitoring, laboratory analysis and interpretation
  • Provides logistical support to field directors (assembles equipment and supplies, organizes paperwork, etc.).
  • Provides management and oversight of field and lab technicians
  • Collects information and makes judgments through observation, interviews and the review of documents.
  • Supports field directors and other supervisors as needed in producing reports that record site history, methodology and artifact analysis results, along with recommendations for conserving and interpreting findings (writes report sections, prepares graphics, etc.)
  • Works with technical field, lab and office staff, managers and administrative staff to ensure that projects meed AECOM quality standard
  • Alternate AECOM Link

Marine Archaeologist

UCSD Link

The Department of Anthropology, UC San Diego, and Scripps Institution of Oceanography are interested in finding a marine archaeologist who addresses issues of climate change and adaptation, especially for the rise of complex societies in the late Holocene in coastal environments.    This is part of a bold multi-discipline, multi-year initiative that spans the entire University. Each appointment will be made jointly between at least two departments from across the campus in order to facilitate collaborations in new inter-disciplinary fields.  Interested scholars should apply for the following two  advertised positions that are appropriate for marine archaeology:  Hazards from climate impacts in the natural and built environment  and Biological, ecological and human adaptation to climate change.

The University of California, San Diego has made an unprecedented commitment to understanding climate change impacts through long term global observations and modeling and addressing these impacts through the development of scalable adaptation tools and solutions. We invite applications from outstanding candidates for up to four separate searches (totaling 8 positions) for TENURE TRACK or TENURED FACULTY POSITIONS. These positions are part of a bold multi-discipline, multi-year initiative that spans the entire University. Each appointment will be made jointly between at least two departments from across the campus in order to facilitate collaborations in new inter-disciplinary fields. They include but are not limited to the Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO), Health Sciences (School of Medicine and Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences), the Jacobs School of Engineering, the Division of Biological Sciences, the Division of Physical Sciences, the Division of Arts and Humanities, the Division of Social Sciences and the School of Global Policy and Strategy. The initiative in climate change impacts and adaptation seeks to build on existing cross-disciplinary strengths to understand the implications of climate change and address the planet’s most pressing climate related needs with actionable adaptation strategies. The initiative will leverage UC San Diego’s existing strategic partnerships to inform climate change policy and adaptation decisions at multiple levels—local, state, federal and international—and address issues related to national security, public safety, global health, resilience and more. In addition to these appointments, UC San Diego’s newly established Center for Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation demonstrates the organization’s commitment to addressing the consequences of climate change. Appointments generally will be at the Assistant or Associate Professorial level and in exceptional cases at the very early Professorial level. UCSD is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body.

There will be four focus areas within the climate change impacts and adaptation initiative:

1) Human health and climate change

2) Hazards from climate impacts in the natural and built environment

3) Biological, ecological and human adaptation to climate change

4) Sensor and platform development to monitor the changing environment

Update on the Foster Scholarship Program

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) 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 particularly by women and members of minority groups. 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. Masters students may be supported for up to two years, and doctoral students for up to four years. Depending on funding, approximately three to four scholarships are awarded each year.

Scholarships are distributed by disciplines, institutions and geography, and by degree sought, with selections within distributions based on financial need, the potential for success in a graduate level studies program (academic achievement), and the potential for achieving research and career goals.

Apply by: December 10, 2015

HFF Bursaries to attend the IKUWA 6 in Australia

Honor Frost Foundation Bursaries to attend IKUWA 6 in Australia

The ‘International Congresses on Underwater Archaeology’ have become an important part of the programme to exchange information and experience in this important and still growing branch of archaeology. The proceedings of the first three conferences (in Sassnitz, Germany; Zurich and London) have been published; and that of the fourth, held in Zadar, Croatia, and the fifth, held in Cartagena, Spain, is under way.

It is important that young archaeologists from the countries which Honor Frost regarded as a priority should have the opportunity to attend IKUWA6, but the costs, particularly of travel, are likely to make this impossible unless bursaries are offered.

Preferences will be given to students from Cyprus, Lebanon and Syria but other applicants from the region may be considered depending on demand. See here for more details.

Two more maritime history jobs

Executive Director, Antique Boat Museum, Clayton, NY
The Antique Boat Museum (ABM), the largest freshwater nautical Museum in the world, requires a full time Executive Director effective June 1, 2016. Situated on the St. Lawrence River in the beautiful 1000 Islands in upstate New York, ABM has grown exponentially in the last fifteen years, and the Board of Trustees is conducting a national search to identify outstanding leaders who have demonstrated executive experience, imagination, and vision to lead the Museum through its next decade of growth. The Executive Director oversees a dynamic institution with a talented staff of 40 full-time and part-time employees, an operating budget of approximately $1.6 million, $200 thousand in annual capital projects, $23 million of assets, a 4.5 acre river campus with five recently constructed exhibit buildings and a collection of over 320 antique boats. The successful candidate should have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrated success in fund raising, building strategic partnerships, and financial management experience. She or he should have experience with an educational or cultural institution, and have an affinity for the mission of the Museum. Interviews will begin January 2016, an appointment will be made by March 15, and the appointment will commence no later than June 2016. More information about the Museum is available at http://www.abm.org. Starting salary is competitive and dependent on qualifications and career accomplishments. Interested candidates should submit cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendations to Executive Director Search, Antique Boat Museum, 750 Mary Street, Clayton, NY 13624, or emailed to EDSearch@abm.org.

Senior Vice President for Curatorial Affairs, Mystic Seaport:The Museum of American and The Sea Mystic, CT
Mystic Seaport seeks a Senior Vice President for Curatorial Affairs. The Vice President will direct exhibition and research programming for the Seaport. Successful candidates will possess proven record of achievement as a curator, strategic leader, staff manager, and program innovator. A full position profile may be found at http://www.mcaonline.us/ Interested applicants should submit résumé, cover letter, and three references to the consulting firm retained for this search. Management Consultants for the Arts, Inc. Mystic Search Attn: Linda Sweet or Bill Appleton By email: MCAwall2@gmail.com

2 Fully Funded PhD Scholarships in Underwater Archaeology

Description:

The Honor Frost – Flinders Doctoral Research Scholarship in Underwater Archaeology is a 3 year scholarship to support a candidate while they undertake a PhD in the area of Underwater Archaeology at Flinders University.

Two fully funded PhD scholarships are available to commence in 2016. One scholarship will be awarded to a citizen of an Eastern Mediterranean country who plans to return to that country as a professional in underwater archaeology or underwater cultural heritage. The second scholarship is open to all applicants regardless of citizenship.

The Scholarship provides a generous living stipend, which is tax exempt and indexed annually. The HFFDR Scholarship will cover international student tuition fees charged by Flinders University.

These scholarships are funded jointly by the Honor Frost Foundation and Flinders University to commemorate the Flinders University Maritime Archaeology Program’s role as Chair Holder of the UNESCO UNITWIN Network for Underwater Archaeology (2015 – 2018). The purpose of the scholarship is to enable a suitably qualified graduate to carry out, under the supervision of a member of staff, a program of study leading to a PhD in Archaeology, with a focus on underwater archaeology.

More Information is here!