Underwater Archaeology and Maritime History jobs

Southeastern Archaeological Research, Inc. (SEARCH) is seeking full time Dive Safety Officer (DSO).  The DSO will also serve as a Project Maritime Archaeologist/Marine Remote Sensing Specialist and will complement our Maritime Division for multiple projects throughout the United States, Caribbean, and Pacific. This position is based in Pensacola, Florida and offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Successful candidates must be M.A. level (M.A. in hand, no ABT) or above and be experienced on the water.  Must be an active Instructor from an internationally recognized certifying agency.  You need to demonstrate:

• Proficiency in the operation of small boats and the ability to troubleshoot small engines, electronics, pumps, and trailers;

• Certification as an Instructor of SCUBA diving, knowledge of surface supplied air diving, willingness to learn surface supplied air diving, and scientific diving. Detailed and verifiable certifications must be included with your CV.

The successful applicant must have a developed capacity for attention to detail, be organized, able to work well on simultaneous projects, and be able to meet deadlines.  DSO will report directly to the SEARCH Diving Control Board and Principals.  Experience in cultural resource management and the preparation of deliverables for the DoD and USACE is preferred.  Applicants should have a demonstrated proficiency in MS Word, MS Office Pro suite, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat.  GIS experience is desirable.  Need to be familiar with the preparation of Diving Safety Manuals, Dive Operations Plans, Activity Hazards Analysis, Emergency Management Plans, and Float Plans.  Applicants must be available to travel to locations worldwide for extended periods of time and must be able to receive government security clearances.  Experience as a DAN O2, CPR, and First Aid Instructor a plus.  

For immediate consideration, please forward a cover letter, resume, salary history and three (3) professional references to Amy Semesco, amy@searchinc.com.  All inquires will be treated with discretion.  SEARCH is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing and a criminal background check are conducted upon hire.

Go to www.searchinc.com for more information about SEARCH.

Research Assistant Scientist, University of Florida, open until filled. Recently re-advertised.

This is a full-time (12 month), 100% research, non tenure-track position affiliated with the Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (FAS) Program in the UF/IFAS School of Forest Resources and Conservation (SFRC). The position is supported with funds provided by the Florida Aquarium (FLAQ) and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). The successful candidate will be housed at the Florida Aquarium in Tampa, FL. The Assistant Research Scientist is expected to develop an extramurally funded and internationally recognized research program in the field of marine and coastal science as evidenced by the production of peer-reviewed journal articles and the successful application, management and execution of grants and other fundraising initiatives. The focus of the research will be on marine and coastal science issues which support the management and sustainability of the state’s multi-billion dollar saltwater sport fishing industry and currently established and future conservation and research initiatives associated with The Florida Aquarium. Specific research topics might include, but are not limited to, coral culture and restoration, marine fish breeding, dolphin ID, marine archaeology, and coastal and marine habitat conservation, e.g., coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangrove stands. The successful candidate will help to establish an internationally recognized partnership in marine and coastal science at the Florida Aquarium in Tampa, conduct research that will inform management decisions in marine and coastal ecosystems, especially as they might relate to saltwater sport fish and their supporting habitats, aquatic animal rescue and rehabilitation efforts, and utilize the resources of a major public aquarium to extend the scientific findings to the general public. As a part of this program, the candidate will also have strong involvement with the establishment and management of an FWC/FLAQ facility to house the expansion of these initiatives. Collaborative research with FLAQ, FWC scientists and/or UF faculty is expected and establishing partnerships with other research institutions and local, regional, state and federal agencies is anticipated. The scientist is, in fact, encouraged to work closely with FWC and FLAQ scientists and FAS faculty to develop an innovative and integrated program targeted at coastal and marine management and conservation needs in Florida.

 The Spring 2013 Heritage Awareness Diving Seminar will focus on providing COURSE DIRECTORS, INSTRUCTOR TRAINERS, and INSTRUCTORS with a greater knowledge of how to proactively protect shipwrecks, artificial reefs, and other underwater cultural sites. Upon completion of the Seminar, you will be able to teach the Heritage Awareness Specialty Course (approved by NAUI, PADI, and SSI) and will know how to promote sustainable underwater heritage tourism in your area.

Apply before April 15.  

CALL FOR PAPERS
In conjunction with the annual McMullen Naval History Symposium occurring 18-20 September, 2013, at Annapolis, MD, the Naval Order of the U.S. (NOUS), National Capital Commandery (NCC), is sponsoring a separate panel to review issues pertinent the 1939-1945 Battle for the Atlantic. A prize for best presentation will be awarded by the NOUS, National Capital Commandery.
Topics presented should focus on issues related to anti-submarine warfare (ASW) tactics, techniques, procedures against the German U-boats, ASW research and development, psychological factors, ASW doctrine and training, command and control, the role of intelligence, naval leadership during the ASW campaign (tactically, operationally and strategically) , Allied/coalition/joint contributions to the U-boat campaign, etc. during the period 1939-1945.
Authors selected will be given a 45-minute period to present their research/findings during the Panel discussions. Papers must not exceed twenty-five (25) pages and be in standard graduate paper/publishing style and format.
Deadline for submission of Paper Proposals and Abstracts (not to exceed 250-words) and a one-page Curriculum Vitae is 30 May, 2013. Email proposals to CAPT John Rodgaard, or CDR John Hooper, at john_rodgaard@yahoo.com, johndhooper@yahoo.com respectively. Selectees will be notified by 15 June with the deadline for Paper submissions being 1 August, 2013.
Information on the 2013 McMullen Symposium can be found on line at http://www.usna.edu/History/symposium.htm. Specific inquiries can be directed to CAPT Rodgaard/CDR Hooper, Dr. Lori Bogle, or CDR Chris Rentfrow at navalhistorysymposium@gmail.com.

1) Lecturer in Maritime/Naval History, Plymouth University, closes 9 April.

As a specialist in Maritime or Naval History, you will join the History and Art History department at Plymouth from 1st September 2013. Maritime/Naval history is an exciting new post created to develop and expand existing strengths of the History team at Plymouth. We understand Marine/Naval history to include but not to be limited to: oceanic and global networks and trade, interest in port towns, maritime security/ military operations, diasporas and migrations, maritime culture and economic studies. The role will involve delivering high quality teaching, contributing to the overall student experience and conducting research and publication of an international standard. The role will require excellent team-working and interpersonal skills as you help expand the recognised excellence of our taught programmes and research. The successful applicant will also develop collaborative research links with internal and external partners.

2) STRATEGIC STUDIES/WAR STUDIES

The U.S. Naval War College, Newport, RI, invites applications for faculty appointments, open with respect to rank, in the Strategy and Policy Department. The Department seeks candidates with scholarly attainment, teaching experience, and particular expertise in the fields of war studies, international relations, international security affairs, political economy, regional studies, diplomatic and international history, or naval and military history. These positions are subject to final approval on funding. Responsibilities include teaching courses in strategy, conducting research, engaging in service of benefit to the College, and participating in outreach activities. Anticipated starting date is August 2013.
The Naval War College provides a one-year professional military education program to senior officers of all the armed services and civilians from a number of U.S. government agencies, leading to an M.A. in National Security and Strategic Studies. Military officers from more than fifty countries also form part of the student body. The strategy courses use strategic theory, the history of war, and an examination of current-day conflicts to develop critical analytical skills for understanding the interrelationship of policy aims, strategy, and military operations. The interdisciplinary nature of the strategy courses requires that faculty members develop a breadth of knowledge well beyond their primary area of specialization. Additional details regarding the Naval War College and the Strategy and Policy Department curriculum can be obtained by visiting the Naval War College website at http://www.usnwc.edu/Departments—Colleges/Strategy-and-Policy.aspx.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. or be close to completing one at the time of appointment. Teaching experience is highly desirable. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference. Applications must be received by close of business on 26 April 2013. The Naval War College is an equal opportunity employer.
Application materials should be sent to:

Dr. John H. Maurer
Chair
Strategy and Policy Department
Naval War College
686 Cushing Road
Newport, RI 02841-1207
maurerj@usnwc.edu
401.841.2678

3) Hydrographic Surveyors, NOAA, Closes 22 March

These positions are located in the NOAA National Ocean Service (NOS), Office of Coast Survey (OCS), Hydrographic Surveys Division in Silver Spring, Maryland and Norfolk, VA.

Australian National Maritime Museum, USA Gallery program Development Manager, closes March 24.

University of Southern Denmark, Associate Professor in Maritime Archaeology, job starts August 1, apply today.

The Institute of History, University of Southern Denmark invites applications for the position of Associate Professor in the Maritime Archaeology Programme in Esbjerg. The position is available from August 1st 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter.

University of Southern Denmark link.

1) Historic Ships in Baltimore, a division of Living Classrooms Foundation, is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Chief: Ships, Facilities and Collections Care.

The Chief: Ships, Facilities and Collections Care reports to the Executive Director and is in charge, primarily, of the day to day, mid-term and long-term maintenance and preservation of the Historic Ships fleet, buildings and storage spaces and the supervision of maintenance and preservation staff. Qualified candidates must have knowledge of both steel and wooden ship construction and maintenance, electrical and mechanical systems, plumbing and HVAC, be willing and able to cultivate, manage, work with and supervise volunteers and exhibit proficiency and experience in project planning and management, material procurement and personnel management. Qualified candidates should also exhibit a familiarity with historic vessel preservation, the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Historic Vessel Preservation, and basic collections management. Finally, a qualified candidate must be able to show that they can produce quality results and work cohesively as a member of the team at Historic Ships in Baltimore.

The regular work week for the Chief: Ships, Facilities and Collections Care is Tuesday through Saturday to take full advantage of, and to supervise and interact with the volunteer force, who are primarily on site on Saturdays. While in many respects a managerial position, prospective candidates must also be physically able to access all areas on board the vessels of our historic fleet and engage in physical activity similar to that of a shipyard worker.

Interested candidates must provide the following information:
Cover letter, Resume, and any supporting information, Salary requirements, At least three professional references. These should be sent via e-mail to: hr@livingclassrooms.org with Historic Ships Chief: Ships, Facilities and Collections Care Search in the subject line, or via regular mail to the following address: Human Resources, Living Classrooms Foundation, Historic Ships Chief: Ships, Facilities and Collections Care Search, 802 S. Caroline Street , Baltimore, MD 21231
Applications should be received no later than Friday, March 29, 2013.

2) US Coast Guard Museum Specialist (History), closes March 18

The incumbent will work with  the Coast Guard Curator to maintain the records and databases necessary to keep track of the artifacts. The incumbent will also work to research and assign proper values to artifacts in the collection, for the purpose of meeting requirements of the Personal Property Accounting System, and determining insurance values for artifacts loaned to non-Coast Guard recipients.

We are seeking a scuba diver to assist with summer and fall field work (May or June through November). Tasks include deploying, maintaining, testing, and programming acoustic Doppler current meters, current profilers, CTDs, GPS survey systems, and pressure recorders. The field deployments will involve frequent day trips from Woods Hole, MA, to Martha’s Vineyard, and about 1.5 months in North Carolina in shared living quarters. 

To learn more about our research, see: http://science.whoi.edu/users/elgar/main.html

Current SCUBA certification and/or significant experience swimming in surf is preferred. Must become an AAUS certified research diver (i.e., pass the WHOI dive course), and must be comfortable working in water with strong currents, large waves, and low visibility. Experience with operating small boats (inflatables, RIBs, jetskis, hovercraft) in the surfzone or in estuaries is desirable. Ability to drive a pickup truck with trailer and launch and recover boats is preferred. Comfort with minor repair to small boats and motors is desirable. Previous experience with nearshore field projects (staging, packing, shipping, deploying, maintaining, recovering sensors)  and/or experience using computers (Word, Excel, MatLab) are pluses.
Interested candidates should apply online at: http://jobs.whoi.edu (See Research Positions, Research Assistant I, Job Reference 13-03-01).

Britt Raubenheimer & Steve Elgar
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum to Host 2nd Annual Nautical Archaeology Field School

Contact: Alex Lehning, Field School Coordinator, alexl@lcmm.org, 802-475-2022

The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum is pleased to announce that we will be hosting our second annual Nautical Archaeology Field School at our lakeside campus in Vermont from June 3-June 14, 2013.

Over the course of two weeks, students will be exposed to the methods and practices of a professional underwater archaeologist, both through classroom instruction and hands-on training. Participants will study the full sequence of shipwreck documentation methodology, from initial measurements to final drafting. They will also learn about the basics of ship construction, artifact conservation, and the maritime history of Lake Champlain. The program will emphasize archeological project management, dive safety, and building practical field skills.  Students will participate in extensive scientific diving exercises, including the documentation of shallow-water nineteenth century shipwrecks, and examination of a number of wreck sites in the Lake Champlain Underwater Historic Preserve.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to gain the experience and skills necessary to pursue a career in nautical archaeology.

LCMM will also be offering an optional Wilderness First Aid Afloat (WFAA) course through SOLO from June 1-2 for an additional fee.

Tuition for the field school is $2,200. Rustic, camping-style housing and meals on the LCMM campus will be provided. Academic credit for undergraduate and graduate students is available by arrangement. Each applicant is responsible for meeting several pre-requisites, including diving certification, medical screening, obtaining required equipment, and arranging personal transportation.  LCMM is able to provide assistance with rental gear and other accommodations.

For more information, or to apply, please visit www.lcmm.org/fieldschool.html

1) Archivist, National Maritime Museum, closes March 22

2) Executive Director, Hudson River Maritime Museum (re-advertised)

3) Curator, Hong Kong Maritime Museum

4) PhD Fellowship, The participation of the Italian merchants to the commerce with America in the XVIth Century.

The Spanish sovereigns kept for their subjects the profits of the colonial trade. Still, there were recurrent exceptions. Some foreign merchants, particularly Genoeses and Florentines, took part in massive way to the financing of the commercial and maritime activities between Spain and America. The aim of this research is to find in the archives of their towns of origin, sources on the Italian merchants, shipowners and bankers who traded with America in the XVIth Century.

5) CONFERENCE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Naval Expertise and the Making of the Modern World
Wolfson College, University of Oxford
10-11 May 2013

This conference examines the generation of expertise in naval contexts and traces how such developments helped shape the modern world.  Expertise will be considered not only as knowledge but also as methods and practices central to the evolution of modern nation states and empires.
In the search for useful knowledge and in answering the demands of global infrastructure, navies have not only pursued military aims, but have also encouraged the formation of other areas of expertise, whether medical, technological, or bureaucratic. Recent research has identified navies as forerunners of modern scientific research, social disciplinary practices, and political economy for instance. This conference will explore such developments comparatively and consider their influence in the early modern and modern periods. By exploring how issues such as social welfare, professionalization and industrialization shaped and were shaped by naval institutions and innovations, this inter-disciplinary conference will link scholarship on naval infrastructure with research on the origins of the modern world.
Speakers and discussants include Dr Eric H. Ash (Wayne State), Dr William J. Ashworth (Liverpool), Dr Maria Fusaro (Exeter), Prof. N. A. M. Rodger (Oxford), and Prof. Mark Harrison (Oxford).
Registration is now open.  More details can be found at www.navalexpertise.com.

Exhibit fabrication for the La Belle Shipwreck project, deadline has been pushed to March 1, get your proposals in today.

Cultural Heritage/Archaeology Expert, Brunel, closes 31 March.

Experience in the Black Sea, Archaeologist with experience in oil and gas/linear infrastructure projects (onshore and offshore).

1) Museum Educator, Mystic Seaport Museum, closes March 1

2) University of Hull, AHRC Funded Research MA, closes March 15

The Department of History at the University of Hull invites high-quality proposals from applicants for an AHRC-funded studentship for a Research Preparation Masters (MA Historical Research) tenable for one year from 1 October 2013. The award, which was made to a consortium bid from the Universities of Hull and Huddersfield, will be held at Hull, with optional access to facilities and research support at Huddersfield.  Applicants, who should hold at least a good 2:1, or 1st undergraduate degree in History or a relevant discipline, may offer a proposal from any period of history from the medieval to the modern. We would, however, particularly welcome proposals which correspond to the Department’s research concentration in the areas of global and international history; military history; Atlantic history and slavery studies; Anglo-American history; Native American history; and maritime history. Applicants are encouraged to consult the web site of the Department for full details of our research activity. http://www2.hull.ac.uk/fass/history.aspx

3) Exhibitions Project Manager, National Maritime Museum, closes February 18

4) Exhibit Interpreter, Calvert Marine Museum, closes February 20

Southeastern Archaeological Research, Inc. (SEARCH) is seeking full time Project Maritime Archaeologists/Marine Remote Sensing Specialists to complement our Maritime Division for multiple projects throughout the United States, Caribbean, and Pacific. This position is based in Pensacola, Florida and offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Successful candidates must be M.A. level (M.A. in hand, no ABT) or above and be experienced on the water.  Must be eligible to be certified as a Registered Professional Archaeologist. 

You need to demonstrate:

• Knowledge in the use and analysis of CHIRP sub-bottom profilers, dual frequency side scan sonars, magnetometers, and hydrographic echo sounders;

• Proficiency in the operation of small boats and the ability to troubleshoot small engines, electronics, pumps, and trailers;

• Certification in SCUBA diving, knowledge of surface supplied air diving, willingness to learn surface supplied air diving. Detailed certifications must be included on your CV.

The successful applicant must have a developed capacity for attention to detail, be organized, able to work well on simultaneous projects, and be able to meet deadlines.  Experience in cultural resource management and the preparation of deliverables for the DoD and USACE is preferred.  Applicants should have a demonstrated proficiency in HyPack, SonarWiz, MS Word, MS Office Pro suite, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat.  GIS experience is desirable.  Applicants must be available to travel to locations worldwide for extended periods of time and must be able to receive government security clearances. 

For immediate consideration, please forward a cover letter, resume, salary history and three (3) professional references to Amy Semesco, amy@searchinc.com.  All inquires will be treated with discretion. 

SEARCH is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing and a criminal background check are conducted upon hire.

Go to www.searchinc.com for more information about SEARCH.

1) 2013 Maritime Archaeology Field School In Bermuda
Saint Mary’s College of California (SMC) and the University of Rhode Island (URI) will be offering a joint Field School in Maritime Archaeology in Bermuda during July 2013. This annual field school has been conducted in cooperation with the Bermuda Maritime Museum since 1999. The field school is a research-based learning experience that exposes students to a variety of activities.

Saint Mary’s College of California (SMC) and the University of Rhode Island (URI) will be offering a joint Field School in Maritime Archaeology in Bermuda during July 2013. This annual field school has been conducted in cooperation with the Bermuda Maritime Museum since 1999. The field school is a research-based learning experience that exposes students to a variety of activities including archival research, artifact conservation, archaeological survey, and underwater excavation and documentation of historic shipwrecks.

The field school will be conducted from July 15 to August 8, 2013. Training leading to AAUS qualification as a Scientific Diver-in-Training will be provided at Saint Mary’s College in advance of departure for Bermuda. Classroom work focused on maritime history and maritime archaeological field methods will comprise week one of the field school. Underwater research and documentation of 16th and 17th century shipwrecks will be conducted in Bermuda during the remaining weeks.   For additional information and requirements, please contact jallan at stmarys-ca.edu or rodmather at mail.uri.edu. For information on the scientific diving portion of the course please email the SMC Dive Safety Officer.
http://www.uri.edu/international/bermuda.html

2) Masters Studentship In History, AHRC-Funded Research Preparation, University of Hull -The Department of History
The Department of History at the University of Hull invites high-quality proposals from applicants for an AHRC-funded studentship for a Research Preparation Masters (MA Historical Research) tenable for one year from 1 October 2013. The award, which was made to a consortium bid from the Universities of Hull and Huddersfield, will be held at Hull, with optional access to facilities and research support at Huddersfield.  Applicants, who should hold at least a good 2:1, or 1st undergraduate degree in History or a relevant discipline, may offer a proposal from any period of history from the medieval to the modern. We would, however, particularly welcome proposals which correspond to the Department’s research concentration in the areas of global and international history; military history; Atlantic history and slavery studies; Anglo-American history; Native American history; and maritime history. Applicants are encouraged to consult the web site of the Department for full details of our research activity. http://www2.hull.ac.uk/fass/history.aspx

Closes 15 march.

3) Chief Curator, Old Dartmouth Historical Society (New Bedford Whaling Museum), New Bedford, MA
As an important member of the senior management team, the Chief Curator has primary responsibility for the Museum’s collection and exhibitions.  The successful candidate will articulate an exhibition, interpretation, and collections philosophy and strategy that will succeed in engaging audiences in a compelling manner coupled with a strong educational focus.  The Chief Curator must demonstrate strength in one or more areas of our collection, which includes not only whaling history but also maritime history, local history, decorative art, and art history.  The individual must have the strength of conviction to provide leadership and direction to staff under his/her supervision. The Chief Curator must be a creative problem solver, and have both the vision to lay out a comprehensive, innovative, approach to history-based exhibitions and work in a hands-on manner to see these tenets executed.  The Chief Curator has primary responsibility over all aspects of exhibition development including strategic planning, interpretation, budgeting and management plus design and installation of the exhibitions on location, off-site and on-line.  The curator should have experience with and will be involved in securing funding and interacting with major donors.  Concurrently, the Chief Curator has primary responsibility over the management, care and growth of the art and history collections.  Knowledge of collections preservation, conservation and registration is important.  He/she will have knowledge of and develop strategies to, in adherence to the museum policies, strengthen the Museum’s collection by identifying gifts, acquisitions and de-accessions.  Visit www.whalingmuseum.org for a complete job description and for information on how to apply.

American Anthropological Association Naval History & Heritage Command Underwater Archaeology Branch Internship. Deadline is March 15, 2013.

AIMA 2013 Scholarship Announcement
AIMA is pleased to announce the 2013 AIMA Scholarship for maritime archaeological research projects. The investigation or project must be consistent with the objectives of AIMA and the work must have a benefit/application to maritime archaeology in Australasia. The award is open to all persons conducting maritime archaeological research within Australasia.  
A total of up to $2,000 will be awarded. AIMA may choose to partially fund more than one project from these monies in 2013.  A condition of the AIMA Scholarship is that the recipient(s) are required to publish in the AIMA Newsletter, or for larger awards, a peer-reviewed paper either in the AIMA Bulletin, or as an AIMA Special Publication. This award also comes with a free one year AIMA membership.
Applications must be forwarded to the Scholarship Chair by 30 June 2013 to be eligible for this award. An application packet is available on the AIMA website at: http://www.aima-underwater.org.au/aima-scholarship/
For other queries, contact the AIMA Scholarship Chair: scholarships@aima-underwater.org.au

Nautical Cartographer, New Zealand Hydrographic Authority, closes 4 March