Underwater Archaeology and Maritime History jobs

Historic Ship Preservation and Ship Master, National Park Service, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, closes June 7.

1) AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Award, University of Edinburgh, closes June 15

Empire and Useful Knowledge: Mapping and Charting the British Atlantic World, 160-1720 in partnership with the National Maritime Museum.

2) AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Award, Kingston University and the National Maritime Museum, closes June 6

This project supports the work of one doctoral student to investigate the archives of the shipping company, the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company (renamed P&O in 1840), and its subsidiary companies, during the period of its operation. The main focus of the research project is to analyse how P&O used artists and designers to represent its corporate mission and identity.

1) Two Post Doc Research Fellowships at Mote Marine Laboratory, closes June 29

Recent Ph.D. graduates and others with prior postdoctoral experience are invited to apply. Applications from any field of marine science including engineering, social science and policy will be considered.

2) University of York, 2 positions, close 15 June

a)This post is in coastal prehistory with particular reference to coastal shell middens. We are looking for individuals with a PhD or equivalent in a relevant field of knowledge, and experience of archaeological field survey and excavation.

b) The project is concerned with landscape reconstruction in the early time ranges of human dispersal in relation to tectonically active and coastal regions, with a focus on the Arabian sector of the southern Red Sea.

1) Education Manager, SS Great Britain trust, closes June 1

2) Interpretation Manager, SS Great Britain Trust, closes June 1

3) Lifelong Learning Officer, Chatham Historic Dockyard trust, closes June 10

4) Exhibition Designer, Australian National Maritime Museum, ncd

5) Grant Writer, New Bedford Whaling Museum

The New Bedford Whaling Museum seeks an experienced grant writer to identify and  pursue opportunities for foundation and corporate funding.  Responsible for writing and editing high-quality and compelling proposals in support of a broad range of program, project, and capital initiatives.  Includes responsibility for grants administration, reporting, budget preparation, and all phases of proposal development.  Requires exceptional expository writing skills as well as excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues. Raiser’s Edge experience preferred.  Please submit letter of interest, resume, and salary requirements to: New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill New Bedford, MA  02740, or email mcoleman@whalingmuseum.org

6) Manager of Interpretation & Visitor Services, USS Constitution

The Manager of Interpretation & Visitor Services develops, implements, and evaluates interpretive programs and visitor services offered by the USS Constitution Museum to over 300,000 visitors annually. S/he shares the responsibility of leading a team of staff members, interns, and volunteers within the Museum Learning Department to provide the highest level of customer service and to facilitate hands-on, minds-on interpretive programs. S/he creatively develops interpretive programs based on key themes in USS Constitution’s history (focused largely on the War of 1812 time period) for audiences of all ages, backgrounds, learning styles and abilities. S/he is an integral part of the department’s collaborative management team and actively participates on Museum-wide committees and projects. S/he is also responsible for a number of administrative tasks including coordinating staffing schedules, maintaining visitation statistics, and budgeting. S/he reports directly to the Director of Collections & Learning. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years of experience in education, customer service, or management required. Master’s degree and/or prior museum experience preferred. Ability to commit to a Sunday – Thursday work week. Additional qualifications required. For full details, visit http://www.ussconstitutionmuseum.org/get_involved/employment.htm. To Apply: Send a letter describing your interest in and unique qualifications for this position, a resume, and a salary history to the search committee by e-mail (amaksy@ussconstitutionmuseum.org), fax (617-242-0496), or mail (PO Box 291812, Boston, MA 02129). Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. EOE.

7) 6 openings at the National Maritime Museum

) Several openings at the San Francisco National Maritime Park

College Internship Program

LAMP and the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum, Inc. have created an internship program for undergraduate and graduate students interested in maritime history and underwater archaeology. Over the past seven years, LAMP has sponsored undergraduate and graduate students from University of North Florida, Flagler College, University of Florida, University of West Florida, State University of New York, UCLA and other colleges from across the U.S. The opportunity for college students to work side-by-side with professional archaeologists, archaeological conservators and museum and educational specialists is a valuable one that can lead to a career in any of these exciting fields. At the same time, the participation of these students is vital for LAMP, as they provide the hard work and enthusiasm that is necessary to carry out our mission of research and education. Depending on student interests and experience, interns may choose to work in the laboratory conserving artifacts, drafting or conducting archaeological analysis. Or they might join LAMP’s scientific diving team and assist archaeologists as they conduct archaeology underwater. Non-diving participants can still assist in fieldwork by serving as surface support for divers, sorting through screens during excavation or by operating remote sensing equipment during the search for undiscovered sites. Internships focusing on educational activities or museum management and exhibit design are also available.

For more info: http://www.staugustinelighthouse.com/LAMP/On_the_Job_Training/College_Internship_Program

1) Two AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Award PhD Studentships, University of Bristol, SS Great Britain 1843 to Present, closes 13 June.

2) Boatbuilding Program Director, Rocking the Boat, closes 1 June

3) Hydrographic Data Processor, TerraSond Ltd., Houston, TX

4) Nauticus Maritime Center Specialist II (eduction), open until filled

Archaeologist III, Maritime Archaeologist, State of Florida. Previous Applicants must reapply. Closes May 11.

Civilization Media, LLC is looking for talented writers who are familiar with various active maritime projects in the US and at an international level. We are currently reviewing proposals for multiple projects.

Specifically we are looking for outstanding projects and outstanding archaeological writers to literate the work being done in the field and in the lab. The manuscripts will be targeted to a general audience. Specific demographic are well-educated professionals.

Compensation is based on the client and the scale of their project (web media to broadcast).  For short article we pay $50 for a 400-500 news article, and for broadcast writer the terms are negotiable. This will be repetitive work if you so wish. Please submit all inquiries on CivilizationMedia.org.

For short articles please submit a Title, with a 2-3 sentence blurb and the commission will be sent out based on this.

Matthew P. Dames, MSc
Entrepreneur – Maritime Archaeologist – Producer
Civilization Media, LLC – “Promoting Heritage Education
and Scientific Research Through Social Enterprise”
New York • Philadelphia • London
www.CivilizationMedia.org

1) Marine Data Projects Manager, RCAHMS, closes May 23

2) Business Coordinator, Institute of Nautical Archaeology, open until filled

3) Curatorial Assistant, Marine Museum of the Great Lakes, closes May 20

4) Coastal Landscape Adaptation Coordinator, 4 Positions, National Park Service

1, 2, 3, 4

Degree in geography or related physical or social science such as geology, meteorology, economics, statistics, sociology, anthropology, political science, history, cartography, computer science, urban studies, or planning that included at least 24 semester hours in geography or related fields: OR (B) Combination of education and experience – courses equivalent to a major in geography, or a related field that included at least 24 semester hours in geography or related fields, as shown in A, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

University of Miami: Professional Master of Science

Gaduate degree programs in Marine Science offered this Fall (2011) at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (RSMAS): the Professional Master of Science (MPS).
The MPS is an innovative graduate degree at the University of Miami intended for students who seek advanced training in the marine science and conservation fields, as well as the development of workplace skills highly valued by employers. The MPS program prepares students for science careers in business, government, or non-profit organizations where employment demands are growing. The curriculum is structured to allow students to complete their degree in as little as 12 months, with the training and real-world experience necessary for employment in entry to mid-level positions in today’s professional job market.
The curriculum combines rigorous study in select areas of marine and atmospheric science with interdisciplinary coursework in business, public health, communications, law and other professional domains.  In place of a research-based thesis, all MPS students complete a 3-6 month internship in a business, government, or public sector enterprise, where they learn to apply their skills in a “hands-on” setting. All MPS graduates must complete 30 credits, consisting of 24 credits of graduate coursework and 6 credits of internship training. Please be advised that this program is self-funded, and standard University of Miami tuition rates (i.e. per credit) apply.
The deadline for applications for the Fall semester is June 1, 2011. Tracks to be offered in the Fall 2011 include:

Marine Science
*       Marine Mammal Science
*       Marine Conservation
*       Coastal Zone Management
*       Fisheries Science
*       Aquaculture
*       Oceans and Human Health
*       Tropical Marine Ecology
*       Underwater Archeology

For more information and application instructions, please visit – http://mps.rsmas.miami.edu/

Public programs educator and interpreter, Historic Ships in Baltimore, apply today.

Another place to check for Maritime based field schools:

http://muablog.wordpress.com/category/field-schools/

PhD Studentships for Maritime History, University of Hull, closes 31 May

Marine Archaeologist, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation, and Enforcement, Herndon, Virginia, closes May 10

This position serves as an Archeologist in the Office of Offshore Alternative Energy Programs (OAEP), Environmental Review Branch (ERB). The incumbent’s duties and responsibilities include oversight, support, and administration with respect to laws and regulatory activities associated with OCS renewable energy competitive and noncompetitive leasing processes and post-lease operational activities.

C & C Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Lafayette, LA (www.cctechnol.com <http://www.cctechnol.com/>) is seeking qualified applicants for a marine archaeology position to work in the Gulf of Mexico Region.  The job will primarily include archaeological assessments for petroleum industry and government surveys.

The position will involve offshore fieldwork, geophysical data interpretation, historical research, and report preparation.

Applicants should have at least a master degree in archaeology or equivalent experience in marine archaeology.  Experience in remote sensing and cultural resource management is preferred as well as good computer skills.

Please send resumes to HR@cctechnol.com <mailto:HR@cctechnol.com> or fax to 337-261-0192.

Attn: Human Resource Department

Code to *MA2011* in the subject line.

Closings date: May 15, 2011

1) Education Intern, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, closes 25 April

2) Collections Assistant, Maritime Museum of British Columbia, closes 27 May

Reminder: closes April 22

The Florida Division of Historical Resources is seeking applicants for a maritime archaeologist position.  The closing date is April 22nd.  To view the job announcement and submit an application, please go to:

http://jobs.myflorida.com/viewjob.html?refnode=1944694

We are planning sessions at SHA and SAA conferences for underwater caves. We already have several excellent papers lined up that are a good mix of North American and Mesoamerican, with several potential papers from our European counterparts. We would like more, so interested individuals should send a short abstract to pcampbell@cairnstl.org by June 5 for the SHA conference or September 15 for the SAA conference.

SHA January 2012 Baltimore, MD
SAA April 2012 Memphis, TN

Conference Session
Submerged Cave Archaeology: Methods, Theory, and Recent Findings

Submerged caves present different challenges and opportunities than traditional underwater sites. Springs, flooded caverns, sinkholes, cave lakes, sumps, and siphons are significant not only as features in ancient landscapes, but also sheltered environments that protect cultural material from nature’s dynamic forces. A relatively small number of submerged cave sites have been published; however, interest is on the rise as archaeologists realize the potential of these sites. Publications show that approaches differ widely based on the background and training of the archaeologist. This session acts as a discussion for this developing subdiscipline while examining methodological approaches, theoretical frameworks for interpreting cave sites, and recent findings.

Best,
Peter
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Peter B. Campbell MA, RPA
Underwater Archaeologist
CAIRN Underwater Unit
www.CaveArch.org

State of Florida Maritime Archaeologist (Archaeologist III), Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research, Florida Division of Historical Resources, closes April 22. Apply today.

Maritime Memories:
The aim of the project is to assess the extent to which the contraction of the distant-water trawling industry from c. 1970 impacted upon the social and economic profile of Hull, upon the city’s cultural re-configuration, and upon Hull’s social memory of the industry and its legacies.
closes 31 may