Underwater Archaeology and Maritime History jobs

1) Head of Learning, River & Rowing Museum, closes 31 January.

2) 2 AHRC Funded PhD Studentships in History (Maritime History), University of Hull, closes 17 February.

3) Studentship, University of Southampton, Developing Terrestrial Laser Scanning of Threatened Coastal Archaeological Sites, closes 1 March.

1) Funded PhD project: Humankind’s Imprint on the Seabed and its Permanent Record, The Anthropogene, University of Manchester, closes 31 January 2012

2) Business Manager, The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses, closes 27 January

3) Chief Educator, The Intrepid, Sea, Air & Space Museum, ncd.

Berger Geosciences: Marine Archaeologist

Description:  Berger Geosciences, B-geO Home, is seeking a Marine Archaeologist with expertise in US offshore archaeology. Applicants should have a good understanding of seafloor marine archaeology with particular expertise in identifying archaeological finds of historical significance, including those in deepwater arenas. Duties will include monitoring offshore archaeological surveys on-board survey vessels uniquely equipped with high-resolution 3D imaging technologies and interpreting the findings of such surveys based on experience. Applicants must be qualified under Federal regulation 36 CFR Part 61. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and be able to document and effectively communicate with onsite and onshore personnel.

MA/MS degree in Anthropology/Archaeology or related field.  Deepwater expertise preferred.
This position is based in Houston, TX. Relocation assistance provided.

Interested parties should send their resume to careers@b-geo.com.

Berger Geosciences

13100 Northwest Freeway
Suite 600
Houston, Texas 77040

Submit Resume To:
     Company: Berger Geosciences
     Web: careers@b-geo.com
     Address: 13100 Northwest Freeway Suite 600
     City: Houston,   State: Texas   Zip: 77040

PhD Scholarship, Ghent University

China’s Maritime Commerce and Naval Activities in Northeast Asia During the “Yuan-Ming Rupture”

The scholarship will require a comparative-analytic investigation of both written and archaeological sources as well as a cross-cultural approach analyzing, when existent, also sources from Korea and Japan. Research concentrates on a time-period that has been designated “Yuan-Ming rupture” in modern literature, reflecting the fact that great changes took place in terms of maritime commerce and policy. The archaeological evidence focuses on recently discovered shipwrecks at Penglai in Dengzhou Prefecture, Shandong, China, including comparisons with other archaeological evidence such as the Shinnan shipwreck in Korea.

Closes 31 January 2012

The University of Western Australia Research Assistant Professor (Project Manager) Directorate for the Australian Historic Shipwrecks Protection Project, closes 6 January 2012.

This three year Project Manager/Research Associate position is designed to enable the effective co-ordination of the multiple stakeholders who are party to the Australian Historic Shipwreck Protection Project (AHSPP); to assist in ongoing research; organise and facilitate fieldwork with researchers and heritage managers; prepare background materials, mobilise and synthesise research content and develop stand-alone and collaborative research outputs as agreed with the five Chief Investigators and other relevant parties (including 10 Partner Organisations).

Job Link is here: Ref # is: 3817: Research Assistant Professor (Project Manager).

1) Assistant Professor of History, University of Mumbai, closes 29 December

Specialization: History of South East Asia, History of West Asia, Maritime History of India, Science-Technology History of Europe.

2) Museum Director, The New Hampshire Boat Museum in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire seeks a Museum Director.  The Museum is an educational organization focusing on the boating heritage and life on the lakes and rivers of New Hampshire. It presents exhibits and outreach programs, events, and hands-on activities.  The Museum is well known for its mission related events and fund raisers – Antique Boat Auction, Alton Bay Boat Show, Boat House Tour, and Biennial Vintage Race Boat Regatta. It also offers a community sailing program which has served over 700 children, and a very successful boat building program.  The Museum Director will be responsible for day-to-day management, lead development activities, build area visibility and support, implement strategic marketing programs, deepen and refine all aspects of communication, provide creative leadership, and be both action-oriented and entrepreneurial. The Board of Directors seeks candidates who have demonstrated strong management, marketing, public relations and fund raising skills.  They should have a track record of success working with both a knowledgeable Board of Directors, committed staff and dedicated volunteers. Candidate educational background and experience in museum leadership would be a plus. Salary will be competitive and a health insurance allocation will be provided. Interested candidates should email a letter explaining their interests, a resume and the names of four references to Dudley Hare Associates, at hareconsult@gmail.com by 1/31/12. Application materials will be screened as they are submitted. Please visit the Museum website at www.nhbm.org for more information.

3) The New Bedford Whaling Museum/Old Dartmouth Historical Society, a century-old yet, dynamic, and fast-paced institution, seeks an experienced, energetic, and resourceful Registrar. The Registrar is responsible for core aspects of the management of our extensive and diverse historical collection which runs the gamut from full whale skeleton to fine arts. The Registrar oversees all aspects of record creation and management and housing, storage, and handling of collections. Manages collection insurance, collection storage areas, survey, rehousing, and coordinates documentation and logistics of all collection movement including loans to and from the museum. Implements best practices in the care, storage, and documentation of collections in consultation with curatorial staff. The Museum seeks a Registrar who takes personal ownership and a proactive approach to enhancing the efficiency of collection storage and access. Full and part-time candidates are welcome to apply. Requires strong organizational and problem-solving skills and an attention to detail. Good communication skills in speech and written work are necessary. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years museum experience in registration and/or collection management with demonstrated proficiency in database management. Knowledge of standard museum policies and procedures, AAM standards, museum cataloguing systems, and proper care and storage of museum objects are required. Skills in handling, moving, and packing museum collections are preferred. Salary commensurate with experience. Send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to: Dr. Greg Galer, VP of Collections & Exhibitions, New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740, ggaler@whalingmuseum.org. See http://www.whalingmuseum.org/about/jobs.html.

4) Maintenance Supervisor, Battleship North Carolina, closes January 6

5) Social Scientist, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), closes December 28

Archeologist, Department of the Navy, Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, closes December 12.

This position is located in the Central Identification Laboratory (CIL), Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC), Hickam Air Force Base, Honolulu, Hawaii.  The incumbent reports to the CIL Scientific Director and Deputy Director, and is responsible for designing, planning, and leading underwater archaeological investigation activities in accordance with the standard operating procedures of the JPAC-CIL.  In addition, the incumbent will serve as a subject matter expert in underwater mapping, remote-sensing data post-processing, and the application of geographic information systems, to enhance the command’s underwater archaeological investigation and recovery capabilities.

Director, Coastal and Marine Archaeology Division, Wessex Archaeology, closes 23 December.

More detailed link: http://www.wessexarch.co.uk/vacancies/2011/november/director-coastal-marine-division

The Hampshire and Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology are seeking a Project Co-ordinator for Art to Sea (Picturing the Past). This Heritage Lottery funded project, run via the Friends of the HWTMA, will engage and involve the local community in researching their past and present maritime heritage through historic and contemporary images as well as through oral histories.

1) Full, Associate, or Assistant professor in Maritime History and Global History, University of Macau, apply today

2) Assistant Museum Developer, Museum of Maritime Navigation and Communication, Staten Island, NY, apply today

The Museum of Maritime Navigation and Communication (MMNC) is dedicated to the preservation of marine electronic equipment and local maritime history.

3) The United States Naval Academy Department of History invites applications for the Class of 1957 Fellowship in naval or marine corps history for the 2012-13 academic year.  Applications will be considered for any period or aspect of naval or marine corps history.  To be eligible, an applicant must hold a Ph.D. in history earned within the past five years or be an advanced Ph.D. candidate.  The Fellow will conduct research, participate in the History Department’s research and teaching seminars, deliver an address on his/her research, and teach one class each semester on naval history.  The Fellowship includes approximately $40,000 salary, access to federal employee benefits, office space, and library support.  Send a cover letter, curriculum vita, writing sample (25 pp.), transcript, and three letters of recommendation to Professor Robert Love at love@usna.edu.  Phone:  410-293-6288, alternate phone: 410-293-6253.  Deadline for applications is March 1, 2012.  The United States Naval Academy is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. 
https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=43844

4) Program Admin Asst., Split Rock Lighthouse, closes December 15

5) Dive Safety Officer, University of Rhode Island, closes December 17

A fully funded three and half year PhD scholarship is available to work under the supervision of Professor James Warren, who is coordinating one research stream of a 7-year Major Collaborative Research Initiative (MCRI) anchored at McGill University entitled ‘The Indian Ocean World: The Making of the First Global Economy in the context of Human–Environment Interaction’. For further information please download the flyer from:

http://wwwarc.murdoch.edu.au/img/Warren%20Scholarship.pdf

1) Post Doc Marine Anthropologist, Birkbeck College, closes 16 December.

Project Title: Coastal Frontiers: Water, Power and the Boundaries of South Asia, apply today.

RFP, Town of Kingston, Restoration and Rehab of Historic Catboat, closes 1 December

1) Multiple positions, National Museum of the Royal Navy and HMS Victory, closes 2 December and 7 December

2) Marine Anthopologist, Northeastern University, ncd

3) Lecturer, Nicolaus Copernicus University, closes 12 December

Documented scientific achievements and research interests in the field of Underwater Archaeology, Mediterranean Archaeology and Prehistoric Archaeology;

4) American University Whittlesey Visiting Professor, closes 15 January

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences at the American University of Beirut is inviting applications for appointment as Whittlesey visiting professor in the field of archeology specializing, in particular, in either Egyptology, Marine or Environmental Archeology, or the archeology of pre-Islamic and Islamic Arabia to begin September 15, 2012

5) Historic Ship Rigger, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, closes 6 December

The Alfred H. Howell Endowed Chair in History and Archaeology, The American University of Beirut, closes January 15, 2012.

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences at the American University of Beirut seeks an established scholar of prominent standing in his/her field of specialization for visiting appointment to the Alfred H. Howell Endowed Chair in History and Archaeology.
In History, the applicant will be a recognized senior academic specializing either in classical Islamic history or in the modern history of the Middle East in such areas, for example, as legal history and jurisprudence or in socio-economic, intellectual and cultural studies. In Archaeology, the applicant will be an acknowledged senior academic specializing in areas not currently covered by the department, including Egyptology, the archaeology of Mesopotamia and/ or Iran, the archaeology of pre-Islamic Arabia and the Gulf, Islamic, environmental or marine archaeology. Applicants who have experience in teaching archaeological methodology and theory are particularly welcome.  In addition to the normal functions associated with the occupancy of a Chair at AUB, candidates are expected to teach two undergraduate or graduate courses per semester, supervise student research and MA or, in the case of History, PhD theses. The language of instruction is English. The period of visiting appointment is one to two years. The appointment is to begin on September 15, 2012.

Research Fellow in Roman Port Studies, University of Southampton, closes 16 December.

Collections Manager, Independence Seaport Museum, closes 21 November.

Marine Archeologist, Fugro GeoServices, Inc., Lafayette, LA, apply before 21 November 2011.

Interpretation of side scan sonar, magnetometer, sub-bottom profiler, and bathymetry data; preparation of maps and reports for assessment of marine geological/archaeological conditions.

·         Primarily office-based position, however fieldwork opportunities can be expected.
 
Position requirements:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduate degree in archaeology, anthropology, or closely related field; at least one year of fulltime professional experience in prehistoric and shipwreck archaeology.
 
·        Have demonstrated ability to carry research to completion.
·        Must have excellent writing, presentation & oral communication skills; be proficient in interpretative workstation usage.
·        Ability to pass full complete physical exam
·        Have current driver’s license with acceptable motor vehicle record.
 
Note: US citizen or permanent resident
 
EEO/M/F/D/V

What we offer:
We offer a full benefit package

2012 Tel Akko, Israel Field School in underwater archaeology and scientific diving, apply today.

1) Assistant Professor of History, Roger Williams University, Maritime History, advertised again, closes November 30

2) Marine Anthropologist, University of Hawaii at Manoa

The appointment is anticipated to begin effective August 1st, 2012. Candidates with expertise in the human dimensions of ocean/coastal management, policy or conservation are encouraged to apply.

3) Marine Geophysicist, Emu, Ltd., closes November 30

4) FELLOWSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
The United States Naval Academy Department of History invites applications for the Class of 1957 Fellowship in naval or Marine Corps history for the 2012-13 academic year. Applications will be considered for any period or aspect of naval or marine corps history. The successful applicant will be a recipient of the PhD within the past five years or an ABD researching the dissertation. The Fellow will conduct research, participate in the History Department’s scholarly activities related to naval history, deliver an address on his research, and teach one class on naval history. In addition to the use of Nimitz Library and the Museum, the Fellow will receive health insurance, office space, and competitive compensation. Send a cover letter, curriculum vita, writing sample, transcript, and three letters of recommendation to Professor Robert Love at love@usna.edu . Deadline for applications is 1 March 2012.

5) Historic Interpreter II, North Carolina Maritime Museum, Southport, closes November 15

6) 2 Archives Specialists,  San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, closes November 17

Fort Mason Center in the Historic Documents Division, San Francisco, CA. This Division administers a major body of archival and manuscript collections exceeding 6,000 feet of records documenting the Maritime History of the Pacific West Coast. The Department also manages the records of the Park.