Underwater Archaeology and Maritime History jobs

1) Full Professor of Portuguese/Iberian History, University of Macau, closes March 1.

History of Early Portugal, Modern Portugal, Portugal and Macau, Europe in general, and/or Sino-Portuguese interactions, as well as upper-level courses such as Portugal and the Iberian World, East-West Interactions and Exchanges; the Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, French and British Empires, Maritime history, and/or Diasporas in Asia.

2) Assistant Maritime Officer, Swansea Museum, closes February 17

Swansea Museum is seeking an enthusiastic person with a passion for maritime heritage and actively working outside to work with the Museums maritime collection.

3) Summer Maritime Artisan Internship, Plimoth Plantation, closes April 29

Summer Maritime Artisans Department Internships: Help maintain and restore Mayflower II, one of the preeminent reproductions ships in the world. Work with the Maritime Artisans department here at Plimoth Plantation as we tend to the fifty-year-old vessel. You will be introduced to the traditional sail making, rigging and carpentry skills necessary to care for a square rigged ship.

4) Summer Intern in Research and Oral History, Plimoth Plantation, closes April 29

The intern will work on two specific projects. The first is to use archival sources to create an oral history tour of Mayflower II, a square-rigged wooden vessel built in the UK in 1957. The second is to sort and inventory previously compiled research memos to make them more accessible to museum interpreters.

5) Hydrographic Program Manager, TerraSond, LTD.

TerraSond LTD is seeking an experienced Hydrographic Program Manager for its Palmer, Alaska office. The Hydrographic Program Manager is responsible for managing multiple hydrographic and geophysical survey projects from field to finish within required time frames and budgets and in accordance with each client’s contract requirements. He or she creates proposals, project schedules, selects appropriate acquisition equipment, selects and trains survey personnel, verifies the accuracy of collected data, and supervises the preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, progress sketches, records, documents and deliverables related to assigned survey projects.
Knowledge, skills and abilities required for consideration include but are not limited to: a comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of geophysical surveying including side scan sonar, magnetometer, sub-bottom profiling, and shallow depth seismic, the ability to solicit, plan, organize and direct hydrographic/ geophysical survey projects; schedule project in logical steps and budget time and resources required to meet deadlines and profitability targets, and knowledge of cost estimating and project planning to determine appropriate pricing and asset requisition.
This position requires residence within a daily commuting distance to the Palmer, Alaska area and requires some amount of field work and travel, both nationally and internationally. For consideration please visit TerraSond’s website at www.terrasond.com/careers jobs@terrasond.com. TerraSond Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Program information and deadlines. Apply before February 28, 2011!

1) Education and Outreach Specialist

This fellow will assist with supporting Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary’s (TBNMS) education and outreach initiatives.  Activities may include: 1) Assist with formal and informal education and outreach programs in conjunction with local and regional partners and the general public; 2) Work with TBNMS staff responding to constituent requests for information and services; 3) Support TBNMS outreach and community events; 4) Develop and write summaries of TBNMS projects and research activities for distribution to a diverse constituent audience on multimedia platforms (including web-based); 5) Assist staff as needed with interpretive initiatives both in a visitor center/museum-type setting and in an outdoor/field setting.  Candidates should have a strong interest in one or more of the following areas:  cultural resource management, outdoor education, interpretation of maritime heritage resources, and Great Lakes and Ocean literacy principles.  Strong writing and public speaking skills preferred.  This position is located at Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary (TBNMS) in Alpena, MI.

2) Maritime Archaeology Field Support and Archaeological Conservation Laboratory Technician

This fellow will assist in the implementation of the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary’s (TBNMS) field research and artifact conservation initiatives.  Activities may include:  1) Assist with artifact research, documentation, data entry, processing, and conservation; 2) Work with conservation lab volunteers to provide interpretive materials for the general public regarding the lab and artifacts; 3) Assist with archaeological field work such as shipwreck documentation, field school training, and day camps (NOAA or AAUS Scientific Diving certification required to participate in some field work initiatives); 4) Assist with Scuba diving and vessel operations and equipment maintenance; 5) Assist with historic research in support of archaeological investigation; 6) Fellows may assist staff in other duties as assigned including TBNMS education and outreach programs and events, such as the annual Thunder Bay Maritime Festival.  Candidates should have a strong interest in archaeology, maritime history, and public interpretation of such resources.  Snorkeling or scuba diving and small boat experience preferred.  This position is located at Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary (TBNMS) in Alpena, MI.

Check out this exciting workshop this summer on the shores of Lake Huron! go to: www.alpenacc.edu/shipwrecks/

This July, the National Endowment for the Humanities is partnering with Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Alpena Community College to host a dynamic workshop for 50 community college faculty and administrators from across the nation. The workshop centers on one of the most important and well-preserved collections of historic shipwrecks and associated maritime landscapes in America. This challenging and exciting workshop offers hands-on contact with history above and below the water’s surface. Dynamic week-long explorations will take participants to museums and archives, lighthouses, beaches, industrial waterfronts, and to the actual shipwrecks. Workshop guides are an experienced team of historians, archaeolgogists, and educators who study, manage, and interpret this nationally significant collection of shipwrecks and landscapes.  Community college faculty in US history, western civilization, world history, political science, anthropology, archaeology, literature, fine arts, other humanities-related disciplines, as well as scientific and technological fields are encouraged to apply. Adjunct faculty are eligible, as are librarians, administrators, and other appropriate staff members. Although no scuba diving or swimming is required, every participant will have on site experience studying Great Lakes shipwrecks. 

Application deadline is March 1, 2011.

The 2011 Field Season of the Mazotos Wreck Project, Cyprus

THE PROJECT:
Beginning in November 2007, the Archaeological Research Unit of the University of Cyprus (under Dr Stella Demesticha) in collaboration with the Department of Antiquities of Cyprus, has carried out an underwater project at a shipwreck on Cyprus¹s south coast, 14 miles southwest of Larnaca. Its cargo consists mainly of Chian amphoras and has been dated provisionally to the 3rd quarter of the 4th century BC.  The main visible feature of the site is an oblong concentration of amphoras on a sandy, almost flat seabed. The previous field seasons were devoted to the mapping of the site, mainly using photogrammetry.

The 1st full excavation season took place in May 2010, with very successful results. For the 2nd season (2011), we plan to continue digging and investigate more parts of the assemblage.

For volunteers who wish to participate, here are the basic practical aspects of the project:

1. DATES: 8th May ­ 25 June 2011. All participants are asked to stay for a minimum of two weeks.

1. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: as the needs of the project in human resources are diverse, both divers and non­divers are welcome:
 1. maritime archaeologists
 2. surveyors and mapping specialists
 3. conservators
 4. computer specialists
 5. technicians
 6. experienced divers willing to assist in archaeological work
 7. people with experience in field projects
 8. students in related fields (archaeology, conservation, anthropology,computers, mapping systems)

1. DIVING. Due to the depth (-45 m) and the distance from the shore (approx 1.5 mile), we have to be twice as careful with diving and safety. So,
a.     Diving Qualifications: Because all dives are planned as decompression dives (with Nitrox mixtures up to 100%) the minimum qualifications are Advanced NITROX and Decompression procedures.
b.     Decompression Chamber: The team members have immediate access to a Decompression Chamber Unit in Larnaca, the closest city to the wreck site (maximum 30 min). The chamber will be on standby during the project.
c.     Equipment. Each member is asked to bring their own: wet or dry suit, regulators (DIN preferably), BCD, mask, fins, gloves, knife. The average water temperature is expected to be 18-20° C.
d.     Program. The plan is decided by the Chief Divers of the project. We dive once a day.
e.     Insurance. All divers should be covered by an insurance program, which covers the diving required for the project: E.g. DAN Sports Diver Silver membership (THIS covers dives beyond 40 m.) or equivalent.

4.    EXPENSES: The project offers full accommodation and daily meals.

Please send your CV and the dates that you can participate in the project as soon as possible to:  Stella Demesticha: demesticha@ucy.ac.cy  Anna Demetriou: info@thetis.org.cy

Call for papers: A Symposium
“ON SEA AND OCEAN:  NEW RESEARCH IN PHOENICIAN SEAFARING”

23-25 June 2011

In the absence of written records, the Phoenicians are seen through either the prism of Greek, Roman, and Biblical literature or their material remains as analyzed through archaeology.  During the past decade, nautical archaeological aspirations have turned toward the presence and capabilities of the Phoenicians sailing the Mediterranean, the Red Sea, and the Atlantic Ocean with the goal of creating a better understanding of their role in the ancient world. 
The Marburg Center for the Ancient World, the Archäologisches Seminar at Phillips-Universität Marburg, and the Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Unterwasserarchäologie (DEGUWA) invite papers for a symposium on current and new evidence of Phoenician seafaring.  Papers in German, English, French, and Italian on Phoenician maritime endeavors– and their Punic iterations– are welcomed, particularly those concerning archaeological discovery and analysis as well as new avenues of theory and research.   Accepted and presented papers will be published in a volume of the proceedings.

Abstracts of approximately 75 words should be submitted by 15 March 2011 to the organizers at ralph.pedersen@staff.uni-marburg.de

Prof. Dr. Ralph K. Pedersen
DAAD-Gastdozent für Nautische Archäologie
Philipps-Universität Marburg
Archäologisches Seminar
Biegenstr. 11
D-35032 Marburg, Germany
Tel.: 06421-28 22340
Fax.: 06421-28 28977

The Conference Organising Committee invites you to register interest in the Inaugural Asian-Academy for Heritage Management (AAHM) Asia-Pacific Conference in Manila from 8 to 12 November 2011 at the Register page:

http://www.apconf.org/register

We are pleased to announce the First Call for Papers is also now available. If you wish to propose a paper please complete the form at:

http://www.apconf.org/call-for/first-call-for-papers/

There is also call for expressions of interest in being a Theme or Session organiser on the website. Please keep an eye on the Conference website at:

http://www.apconf.org<http://www.apconf.org/  for further updates and announcements.

We would like to acknowledge our sponsors – the Australian National Commission for UNESCO, the UNESCO Bangkok office and the Australasian Institute for Maritime Archaeology (AIMA) as well as our thirty-two supporting organisations for their assistance in gettng the website up and running, in particular those who have provided photos.
We are continuing to seek more supporting organisations (non-funding) and sponsors (providing funding) so if your organisation is willing to be a supporter or a sponsor please contact us through the website or the email address below.

Regards

Mark

Associate Professor Mark Staniforth
Chair- Scientific Committee
on behalf of the Conference Organising Committee
Asian Academy for Heritage Management (AAHM) Inaugural Conference on Underwater Cultural Heritage
Website   http://www.apconf.org/

Malta – Marine Archaeologist sought for participation in a tender

Posted: 28/01/11

The company applying for the tender needs a suitably qualified archaeologist to dive on a purposely sunken wreck to check for the presence of archaeological artifacts. This may be repeated on a regular basis, e.g. every year as a form of long term archaeological monitoring, or even on a ad hoc basis following major storm events.

The work entails travelling to Malta and be available to work for 3/4 days.  Food, accommodation, equipment and air fare will be provided and paid for.

Please send a quote urgently by February 6th 2011 due to the closing deadline for the tender.  Any queries, please email: rossano.cherubini@gmail.com

1) AHRC Awards for Prospective Postgraduate Students within Archaeology (Maritime) at the University of Southampton, apply before February 25

2) AHRC Postgraduate Studentship & Bursary for Archaeology (Maritime), University of Southampton, apply before February 25

3) Maritime Center Specialist II, Battleship Wisconsin, closes February 10

4) National Maritime Museum jobs, too many to list, follow the link!

1) Alan Pearsall Postdoc fellowship in Naval and Maritime History, University of London, closes 15 April.

2) HMS Victory Seasonal Guides, National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth

In partnership with HMS Victory, Salary between £1,200 and £1,317 per month depending on experience, the appointment is for the period April to October 2011.  HMS Victory is the oldest commissioned warship in the world and the flagship of the Commander in Chief Naval Home Command. HMS Victory is also an international tourist attraction and British icon open daily to visitors.  Uniformed guides are a unique group who conduct visitors around HMS Victory throughout the year. To achieve this, guides work a rostered 42 hour week (37 hrs net), including weekends and public holidays; associated duties include gangway host and general security.  The successful candidates should be able to demonstrate their ability to work as part of a team in a very busy environment; they must possess exceptional communication skills and the confidence to talk to groups of visitors about the historical past of the ship in an entertaining and easily understandable way. They should be able to work on their own with limited supervision and be efficient time managers. Candidates will be required to negotiate steep ladders.
For further details, or an informal discussion, regarding the role, please contact Peter White, Visitor’s Services Manager, on 02392 728678 hmsvictory-vsm@mod.uk
Download a HMS Victory Seasonal Guide job specification and application form here.

Biscayne National Park and the National Park Service Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program are hosting a 10-week paid internship conducting underwater archeological site management and survey in the park this summer. Biscayne NP is in Homestead, FL.

For more information and application requirements check the posting at:
http://www.cr.nps.gov/crdi/internships/projects11.htm

Apply before March 1, 2011.

2011 PAST Foundation Underwater Archaeology Field School, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, July 24-August 5, 2011. Sign up today, 12 positions available.

The Spring 2011 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 new Heritage Awareness Specialty Course (approved by NAUI, PADI, and SSI) and will know how to
promote sustainable underwater heritage tourism in your area.

May 24-25, 2011, Marathon, Florida.

2011 St. Augustine Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program Underwater Archaeology Field School, June 6-July 1, 2011.

1) Smithsonian Cities Under the Sea Program Internship, apply by 1 April 2011

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Geoarchaeological study of submerged Greek and Roman ancient sites in the Mediterranean (Egypt and Calabria, Italy).

QUALIFICATIONS: Junior and Senior undergraduate students, Graduate students, and Post-doctoral level candidates, preferably with a science and archaeology double-major and/or training.

TIMETABLE: Minimal Internship stay for 12 full weeks (3 months) at NMNH in Washington, D.C.; internships can be extended for up to 12 months. Can start in Fall, or Winter-Spring or Summer periods.

2) National Sea Grant College program Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
Apply by February 18, 2011

Project Director, Florida Public Archaeology Network, Florida Gulf Coast University, closes 2/20/2011.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong skills in terrestrial archaeology: excavation and cultural resource management. Knowledge of underwater archaeology, maritime/coastal archaeology, environmental archaeology, and material culture replication. Ability to communicate effectively with public and professional audiences; and to interact effectively with the public, civic groups, and government agencies. Ability to work independently in order to meet the diverse needs of this position; adjust priorities quickly; and deal effectively with a wide range of archaeological resources and situations. Knowledge of both prehistoric and historical archaeology.

ADMAT Maritime Archaeological Project/Volunteer Program in the Dominican Republic, June 4-July 30, 2011

Apply before March 31, 2011

Teaching Collection Intern (Unpaid)
The USS Constitution Museum seeks a Teaching Collection Intern (unpaid) to assist in the management and care of roughly 300 period objects, props, images, and reproduction uniforms actively used to provide up-close, hands-on opportunities during interpretive and educational programs. By managing the digital inventory of collection pieces and organizing the physical storage and care for pieces, the Teaching Collection Intern ensures the pieces can be integrated into current and future programs. Responsibilities: Convert inventory reports from Microsoft Word documents to searchable database. Update records to include descriptions, themes, photographs and condition. Research, write and/or edit descriptions on individual pieces in consultation with Curatorial Department. Photograph collection, as needed. Organize physical collection storage areas. Conduct informative sessions on the collection and using the catalog system. Suggest ways to incorporate collection into new and existing programs. Please note: This is an unpaid position. Academic Credit may be available. Required Qualifications: Knowledge of Microsoft Office 2007 and 2003 for Windows, specifically Access, Excel, Outlook and Word. Proven ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently on assignments. Strong writing, editing and researching skills. Strong verbal communication skills. Proven ability to collaborate with co-workers and actively participate in team projects. Interest in naval history, especially the War of 1812. Preferred: Knowledge of Filemaker Pro 8. Prior experience cataloging collections and/or developing interpretive programs in a museum setting. Submit a letter of interest, resume and references to Adriana Maksy, Museum Learning Coordinator at amaksy@ussconstitutionmuseum.org, 617-242-0496 (fax) or PO Box 291812, Boston, MA 02129.

Educational Programming Intern (Unpaid)
The USS Constitution Museum is seeking an Educational Programming Intern (unpaid) to assist in the development, prototyping, and delivery of educational programming. The Museum serves as the memory and educational voice of USS CONSTITUTION, by collecting, preserving, and interpreting the stories of “Old Ironsides” and the people associated with her. Interns work under the supervision of the Outreach Learning Coordinator. Training will be provided. Intern Duties are researching school program offerings at other museums; assisting in the revamping of existing educational programming and developing new programming that aligns with the goals and objectives of the Museum as well as those of the Massachusetts State Curriculum standards and National Core Curriculum standards; participating in teacher focus group meetings intended to provide the Museum with feedback on new programming; delivering educational programming in the galleries to museum visitors and school children; prototyping new programming ideas with school children in the galleries; assisting with and understanding school program scheduling procedures; and other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Enthusiastic and friendly; Interested in history and learning more about USS CONSTITUTION; Dependable and trustworthy; Excellent spoken and written communication skills; Current enrollment in museum studies, education, and history programs preferred; Experience teaching in a variety of settings; 18 + years of age. Interested individuals should send letter of interest, resume, and references to Rebecca Crawford, Outreach Learning Coordinator at rcrawford@ussconstitutionmuseum.org or PO Box 291812, Boston, MA 02129. This is an unpaid internship opportunity. Academic credit may be available. For more information, please call 617-426-1812 x131.

1) Heritage Boatyard Trainees, National Waterways Museum, closes January 28

2) Executive Director, Rosie the Riveter Trust, closes February 14

3) HAER Maritime Documentation Internship, closes February 4

4) Hydrographic Survey/Marine Survey Positions

New Researchers in Maritime History Conference 2011 Hull, UK, 11-12 March 2011

This annual conference offers an opportunity for those in the early stages of their research projects to present their plans and early findings to a supportive audience of maritime historians, taking a broad and interdisciplinary definition of maritime history.

The next New Researchers Conference will be held in Hull, UK, on 11-12 March 2011. Details of the programme, registration, accommodation and venues are provided on the website of the British Commission for Maritime History at the following address:

http://maritimehistory.org.uk/new-researchers.htm

Conference enquiries should be directed to:

Josephine Affleck
Maritime Historical Studies Centre
University of Hull
6 High Street
Hull HU1 1HA
Tel: 01482 305110
j.affleck@hull.ac.uk<mailto:j.affleck@hull.ac.uk>

Coordinator/Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez

Employment Type:  Full Time

Base Pay: $14.91 per hour

Education:  BA/BS in a related degree

Experience:  Must have one to three years of related experience

Must possess knowledge of local, state and/or national maritime history. Must be punctual; regular attendance is required. Must be computer literate which includes, but is not limited to, proficiency in a Microsoft Windows environment and Microsoft Word & Outlook. Must be able to operate general office equipment. Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work as part of a team and foster a positive work environment. Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license

This position includes, but is not limited to, coordinating and promoting activities at the Florida Gulf Coast Maritime Museum at Cortez, participating in the preservation and restoration of buildings and artifacts identified as critical to the museum’s mission by the Deputy Director of Public Relations and Historical Resources, performing general office and museum duties, helping organize and coordinate special events, providing administrative assistance to the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage (F.I.S.H) and the Cortez Village Historical Society (CVHS) in fulfilling their mission statements, assisting Deputy Director and Director with other related duties as assigned and performing other duties as deemed necessary by the Clerk for the operation of the museum and continuation of service.

Employment Applications on line at www.manateeclerk.com