Call for Papers 2025 Forum for Asia-Pacific Maritime Culture

https://www.maritimehistory.org.uk/news/items/call-for-papers-2025-forum-for-asia-pacific-maritime-culture

Event Date: 22 – 25 September 2025  
Location: Hong Kong Maritime Museum

The 2025 Forum for Asia-Pacific Maritime Culture in association with the International Congress of Maritime Museums regional Meeting.  

Call for Papers for the 2025 Forum for Asia-Pacific Maritime Culture, a new collaboration between the Hong Kong Maritime Museum and the China Maritime Museum (Shanghai).

This forum aims to gather the collective wisdom and insights of scholars from both the East and West, fostering in-depth dialogue to inspire new perspectives on the urgent issues facing our maritime heritage and marine environment. At this critical moment, it is important that we prioritise the protection of endangered maritime cultures while situating them within a long-term cultural context. Equally important is the need to enhance public awareness and understanding of marine conservation and sustainability. 

The forum will take place in Hong Kong, a unique crossroads of East and West, bringing together professionals from the maritime industry, academia, and diverse cultural backgrounds across the Asia-Pacific region. In conjunction with the International Congress of Maritime Museums, the forum aims to create a platform for discussing a wide range of topics related to maritime culture and sustainable development. 

Short proposals are invited focusing on the two main themes of the forum – Maritime Cultural Heritage and Marine Environmental Sustainability. The programme committee will prioritise original research and innovative interpretations that bridge these two areas. Below are specific areas of interest; proposals from other relevant fields will also be considered: 

Forum Themes: 

The Legacy of Zheng He in a Global Context: 
The intersection of maritime trade, technology, and culture in the Asia-Pacific.
Explore how maritime trade has evolved since the era of Zheng He, and how technological advancements and cultural exchanges have shaped today’s maritime ecology. 

Preservation and Transmission of Maritime Heritage: 
The resilience of vulnerable cultures.
Focus on effective strategies for preserving and utilising both tangible and intangible maritime heritage in the Asia-Pacific, particularly those cultural traditions at risk of disappearing. 

Tales from the Deep: 
Underwater archaeology and global cultural connections. 
Reveal how discoveries in underwater archaeology in the Asia-Pacific reflect the historical contexts of global trade and cultural exchange. 

Ports and Society: 
Cultural interactions and maritime community dynamics.
Examine the multifaceted influences and interactions between maritime communities and societal cultures throughout the history of Asia-Pacific ports. 

Marine Science through a Cross-Cultural Lens: 
Future sustainability and the role of museums.
Investigate differing perspectives on marine science, conservation, and sustainability from Eastern and Western viewpoints, and how maritime museums can serve as bridges in curation and education. 

The Mission of the Maritime Industry: 
Promoting environmental protection and sustainable development practices.
Analyse how the maritime industry actively supports and promotes marine environmental protection to shape a sustainable future. 


Submission Guidelines: 

Participants are invited to submit brief proposals in their original language, accompanied by an English translation of up to 500 words outlining the scope of their paper. This should include a biographical note of no more than 150 words, detailing contact information and affiliated institutions, if applicable. 

Successful presenters at the Forum will have 20 minutes each: 15 minutes for the presentation and 5 minutes for questions and answers.  

The conference papers will be published as a Conference Proceedings with papers in their original language and an abstract in English. 

  • Deadline for Proposal Submission: 31 March 2025 
  • Please submit your proposals via the link: Call for papers submission form  
  • Accepted contributors will be notified by the organisers at Hong Kong Maritime Museum: End of April 2025 
  • Deadline for submitting PowerPoint presentations: End of August 2025 

If you have any questions, please contact the programme committee: forum@hkmaritimemuseum.org 

Historian & Destination Speaker – East Coast

https://www.aclcareers.com/shipboard#entertainment

Historian/Destination Speaker

American Cruise Lines, the world’s leading small ship cruise line, is adding to its team of onboard Historians and Destination Speakers and is looking for passionate individuals to enhance the onboard experience. Discover the best of America and the country’s most beautiful waterways while visiting the unique cities and towns along the way. American Cruise Lines’ guests are well-traveled individuals looking for a destination-focused adventure, where they will have the opportunity to explore the history, culture and natural scenery of each unique port visited. Our Historian and Destination Speakers play an integral role in the guest experience through educational presentations, underway commentary, port overviews, casual talks and group discussions. Successful candidates must be outgoing, friendly, sociable, service-minded and, of course, be extraordinarily knowledgeable of the history, geography, ecology, ports of call, and other points of interest within the cruise itinerary. Excellent and polished presentation skills are required.

Region-specific Minimum Requirements Include: East Coast Itineraries (with extensive knowledge of either)

  • New England – Topics should include Colonial History, Maritime Heritage, The Revolutionary War, Lighthouses & Navigation, Literary & Artistic Contributions, Lobstering & Fishing Industry, Architectural Styles, Whaling, and Culinary Traditions.
  • Chesapeake Bay – Topics should include Jamestown, Williamsburg & Early American History, Native American Cultures, Maritime Heritage, The Revolutionary War, The War of 1812, The Civil War and Crabbing & Oystering.
  • The Historic South – Topics should include Colonial & Antebellum History, The Civil War, The Revolutionary War, Gullah Culture & Heritage, Architectural Styles & Historic Homes, Southern Literature, the Civil Rights Movement, Maritime History, Southern Culinary Traditions and Southern Gardens & Horticulture.
  • Florida – Topics should include the Spanish Exploration, Native American History, The Everglades & Ecosystems, Pirates & Maritime History, Marine Wildlife, Hemingway & Literature, Architectural Styles, and Hurricanes & Weather Patterns.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide daily formal presentations (45-60 mins each).
  • All presentations should be supported by PowerPoint visuals.
  • Provide narration/commentary while the ship is underway from port to port during daylight hours, broadcast over the ship’s PA system to public lounges, outer decks and into guest staterooms.
  • Present daily 15-20 min Port Previews and Q&A for all ports of call included on the cruise. At a minimum, information should include:
  • Founding/naming of the city/town.
  • Anything related to major American battles nearby, if any.
  • Fun facts of the city/town including docking information and what to do when walking around and exploring.
  • Connections to local culture or Indigenous people, when applicable.
  • Any materials/handouts/book recommendations of the area.
  • Participate in daily hosting of Shore Excursions providing coach commentary when needed.
  • Dine with guests each evening.
  • Be available to guests throughout the day and evening for one-on-one chats and socialization.
  • Covered Expenses – American Cruise Lines provides travel to and from your assigned vessel, along with room and board.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $175.00 per day

Benefits:

  • Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

  • Are you willing to live and work onboard a cruise ship?
  • Do you understand this positions is contract based and not a full time position?

Experience:

  • Presentation creation: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Marine Archaeology for Young Explorers

https://www.ourgeneticlegacy.org/

Dive Into History With OGL! 🌊

We’re launching an exciting marine archaeology program for young explorers aged 14 to 24! 🌟

As part of our ongoing growth, we’re expanding our training programs to include marine archaeology with a focus on:

📍Mapping and preserving submerged cultural heritage sites.

📍 Documenting waterways that played significant roles in the African Diaspora and Indigenous histories.

📍 Engaging local communities in these preservation efforts.

🌍 Our Upcoming Mapping Missions Include Destinations Like:

🇧🇷 Brazil – Exploring Afro-Brazilian heritage.

🇲🇿 Mozambique – Delving into coastal historical connections.

🇸🇳 Senegal – Focusing on Gorée Island and other significant maritime heritage sites.

🇺🇸 Africatown, Alabama – Researching the Clotilda’s legacy and the Underground Railroad from AL to Canada.

🇯🇲 Jamaica, 🇺🇸 Louisiana, and Virginia – Researching waterways associated with Maroon communities.

🌊 California – Investigating Indigenous peoples’ waterways.

🔗 Who Can Join?

Youth aged 14 to 24 with a passion for history, technology, or adventure. No prior experience necessary – we’ll provide everything you need!

💻 Join Our Zoom Info Sessions to learn how YOU can:

✅ Uncover and preserve underwater cultural heritage.

✅ Train to use cutting-edge underwater ROVs (remotely operated vehicles).

✅ Start your journey from learning to swim to becoming a certified scuba diver – no experience required!

🔗 Reserve Your Spot Today! 👉https://bit.ly/DRONe_Info_Zoom

🌟 Don’t miss this chance to make waves and uncover hidden treasures beneath the sea. Dive into history with us! 🌊

#OurGeneticLegacy#MarineArchaeology#UnderwaterExploration#DiveIntoHistory#YouthOpportunities#AfricanDiaspora#IndigenousHistory#ROVTraining#LearnToScubaDive#HistoricPreservation

Are You Interested in Serving on the Advisory Council on Underwater Archaeology (ACUA) Board of Directors? Call for Expressions of Interest

If you or someone you know is an underwater archaeologist looking to do more to safeguard irreplaceable archaeological sites and promote a robust and inclusive narrative of maritime history, the Advisory Council on Underwater Archaeology (ACUA) encourages you to consider serving on the ACUA’s Board of Directors. 

Please send your suggestions or an expression of interest to ACUA Board Chair, Jennifer McKinnon (chair@acuaonline.org), by end of day on Saturday, February 15.

Board members serve for four-year terms and must be registered members of the SHA to be considered. Elected members must remain actively registered members during their entire board term and must physically attend three out of the four annual Board meetings held during the SHA conference (two out of four meetings for international members). Board members are expected to contribute actively to the organization, participate in the ACUA’s various committees, and serve as mentors during the annual ACUA mentorship initiative.

IKUWA 8 prehistoric, submerged, or coastal/maritime landscapes.

Are you working on prehistoric, submerged, or coastal/maritime landscapes? Share your work with the world at IKUWA 8!

Submit your abstract by 15 March to present your research on these fascinating topics. Explore the full list of conference sessions here: 👉https://www.vliz.be/ikuwa8/en/sessions

Ready to submit? Start here: 👉https://www.vliz.be/ikuwa8/en/call-abstracts

Don’t miss your chance to contribute to the dialogue on these incredible landscapes! #IKUWA8#MaritimeArchaeology#PrehistoricLandscapes#CoastalStudies

NHHC Opens 2025 Navy History and Heritage Awards Program

https://www.history.navy.mil/news-and-events/news/2025/NHHC-opens-2024-Navy-History-and-Heritage-Awards-Program.html

The Navy History and Heritage Awards (NHHA) Program was established in 2020 to recognize public, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organizations, including museums and individuals, who incorporate the history and heritage of the United States Navy into their publications, documents, and artifacts at their facilities. Organizations eligible for the program encourage and publicize scholarly, well-researched historical stories that depict the Navy’s history and heritage as well as preserve and maintain artifacts on loan from the Navy.

“These awards are for those museums that serve as force multipliers in informing the public of our Navy’s history and the importance of sea power to the security of the nation,” said NHHC Director Samuel J. Cox, U.S. Navy rear admiral (retired).

This program supports and promotes effective programs in non-federal organizations for exhibits, artifacts, and historical research. The awards program of 2025 marks the fifth iteration of this annual awards program.

Applicants wishing to participate in the Navy History and Heritage Awards program may do so in one of three categories:
 

  • Navy History and Heritage Excellence Pennant (History “E”): Presented to the organization recognized for outstanding overall achievement in operations, including maintenance, curation/conservation, exhibitory, and Navy history education from organizations offering U.S. Navy-related programming to the public.
  • Maintenance Excellence Pennant (Maintenance “E”): Presented to the organization that has demonstrated greatest improvement in material condition over the past year of a macro artifact (a historic ship or aircraft)
  • Curatorial Excellence Pennant (Curatorial “C”): Presented to the organization that has achieved excellence in the curation of the collections in its care, including maintaining and interpreting Navy artifacts on loan from NHHC central and local collections.
     

The window for submissions covering the 2024 calendar year will open March 1 and close June 1.

Applications for each of the award categories are available on the NHHC website: https://www.history.navy.mil/get-involved/nhhc-awards-program.html

Further guidance on application submissions is available here: https://www.history.navy.mil/get-involved/nhhc-awards-program/award-faqs.html

The 2024 awardees were:

History and Heritage Excellence Pennant:
Battleship Texas Foundation

Maintenance Excellence Pennant:
Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial

Curatorial Excellence Pennant:
Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

NHHC, located at the Washington Navy Yard, is responsible for preserving, analyzing, and disseminating U.S. naval history and heritage. It provides the knowledge foundation for the Navy by maintaining historically relevant resources and products that reflect the Navy’s unique and enduring contributions through our nation’s history and supports the fleet by assisting with and delivering professional research, analysis, and interpretive services. NHHC comprises many activities, including the Navy Department Library, the Navy Operational Archives, the Navy art and artifact collections, underwater archeology, Navy histories, 10 museums, USS Constitution repair facility, and the historic ship Nautilus.

Post-Doctoral Researcher Department of Geography

https://my.corehr.com/pls/uccrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.display_form

Search: reference number 082671

Position Summary

The Earth and Ocean Lab at the Department of Geography, University College Cork wishes to appoint a Post-Doctoral Researcher to undertake the I-POINT project. Shipwrecks are anthropogenically derived seafloor features with important cultural heritage that may form biodiversity ‘hotspots’ in otherwise barren parts of the seabed. In recent times, their presence has typically been considered a hazard to trade and navigation (shipping routes), energy (renewable energy development) and marine resources (trawling). However, a relatively lesser studied hazard is the pollution potential of shipwrecks given their composition, cargo and long-term exposure to the marine environment that can up-concentrate shipwreck-derived pollutants akin to placer deposits. The I-POINT project is a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional research project that: i) identifies, maps and ranks the distribution of polluting shipwrecks around Ireland, and ii) quantifies the impacts of the most intensely polluting shipwrecks. To do this, we propose a data-driven assessment of online archives, historical records, peer-reviewed literature using a Python-based automatic web-scraping method (or suitable alternative). Key wrecks from this assessment will be analysed and surveyed (multibeam, magnetometry, side scan sonar, sediment sampling and ROV-based photogrammetry). The resulting survey data will be processed and used in hydrodynamic modelling using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations. This assessment will determine the controls on pollution, the distribution of pollutants and their variance under changing marine environmental conditions. On a broader scale, the real impact of this research will be the creation of a legacy report aimed at informing policy makers and other stakeholders at how to best manage and remedy shipwreck-based pollution on the short (5 years) and long term (50 years). The project is funded through the Marine Institute Post-Doctoral Fellowship. The appointed candidate will take a lead role on this project from all aspects of the research through to project logistics and administration. Post-Doctoral researchers within the Earth and Ocean lab typically gain experience in student supervision, grant writing and teaching as part of their career development.

The candidate should have a PhD in a closely related discipline or subject area (essential). They should be able to demonstrate experience with managing a research project. They should have experience and knowledge in at least one of the following: seafloor mapping and imaging (ROV-derived photogrammetry; multibeam sonar or side scan sonar); Python programming; sedimentology and sediment analysis (geochemical and particle size); marine CFD modelling; Irish shipwrecks (heritage and policy). The appointee will work directly with PI’s at University College Cork and University College Dublin, and will be expected to engage with a range of external stakeholder organisations.

Project Title: Instability and Pollution Potential Mapping of Irish Shipwreck Sites for a National Risk Assessment Database (I-PoINt) 

Post Duration: 3.5 Years

Salary: €44,847 – €51,313 p.a. IUA PD1 Scale   

For an information package including further details of the post see https://ore.ucc.ie/

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Dr Aaron Lim, Lecturer in Physical Geography, Department of Geography Tel: + 353 (0) 21 4903842; Email: aaron.lim@ucc.ie 

Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal (https://ore.ucc.ie/). Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to recruitment@ucc.ie, quoting the job-title and project name.

Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday 31st January 2025

No late applications will be accepted.

Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.

UCC is committed to creating and fully embracing an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated.  As a University we strive to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our student population where people from a wide variety of backgrounds learn from one another, share ideas, and work collaboratively. UCC is committed to being an employer that recognises the value of diversity amongst its staff.  We encourage applicants to consult our policies at https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/policies and initiatives at https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/implementation and we welcome applications of everyone, including those who are underrepresented in the protected characteristics set out in our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy. 

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Project Specialist: Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe

https://mashpeewampanoagtribe-nsn.gov/human-resources

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe’s Tribal Historic Preservation Department (THPD) is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented “Project Specialist” to assist the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) in fulfilling responsibilities associated with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

The Project Specialist will play a critical role in supporting the THPD’s engagement in reviewing offshore wind project scoping, evaluating draft Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), and participating in related processes and procedures.

Job Title: Project Specialist
Reports To: Tribal Historic Preservation Officer/Director
Department: Tribal Historic Preservation Department (THPD)
Location: Hybrid (Two Days In-Office, Remaining Days Remote)
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary Range: $55,000–$65,000 (Dependent Upon Experience)
Closing Date: Until Filled

Honor Frost Foundation Maritime and Underwater Archaeology Scholarships

Available Scholarships

Please note that ALL scholarship applications are due annually on March 31st (except CMAUCH applications).

Support for developing education at Masters, Doctoral and Post Doctoral levels is offered by the Foundation in conjunction with a variety of international academic institutions (see below) to students and scholars from the region (Lebanon, Cyprus, Syria and Egypt).

The Foundation also offers a PhD scholarship to enable students from the region to undertake doctoral research in maritime archaeology at a university of their choice.

Successful candidates must demonstrate a genuine interest in maritime archaeology and would be expected to develop the subject in their home country upon completion of their studies.

Terms and Conditions for HFF Scholarships can be found here.

It is the responsability of the applicant to ensure they meet the requirements for the programme & have applied by the programme deadline.

For general enquiries and to discuss potential topics, please contract Prof Lucy Blue lucyblue@honorfrostfoundation.org

University of Guam Research Assistant II: Kitsugawa Maru Shipwreck Project

https://uog.peopleadmin.com/postings/4280

Character of Duties:
• Research MARC, USA NPS Visitors Centre, Guam and online sources for information about Kitsugawa Maru shipwreck (historical and contemporary materials);
• Interview scuba divers about Kitsugawa Maru shipwreck;
• Collect, collate and document information into a report on Kitsugawa Maru shipwreck;
• Support field survey of Kitsugawa Maru shipwreck;
• Perform other duties as assigned;

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Skilled in Historical Research;
• Skilled in Archeological Report writing;
• Skilled in collecting oral history;
• Knowledge about maritime archeological documentation;

Archaeological Services in relation to Marine Protection 2025-2027

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001388-2025

  • Archaeological Services in relation to Marine Protection 2025-2027 (NP225)

F02: Contract notice

Notice reference: 2025/S 000-001388

Published 15 January 2025, 3:09pm

The UK is a signatory to the European Convention on the Protection of the Archaeological Heritage (revised) 1992. The aim of the Convention is to protect the archaeological heritage as a source of the European collective memory and as an instrument for historical and scientific study, whether on land or underwater.In order to meet this commitment and to provide for the conservation and enhancement of significant marine heritage assets, Historic England is seeking to procure, within a single contract, assessment functions to support marine protection and management for the two-year period April 2025 to March 2027 (inclusive). Effective marine protection advice is reliant on the provision of field observations to underpin the core functions of protection and management of, and access to, the marine historic environment in order to realise wider social, cultural, economic and environmental benefits. Both the UK Marine Policy Statement (2011) and the National Planning Policy Framework

Marine Archaeologist

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/828219900

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/828219600

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) manages the exploration and development of the nation’s offshore resources. It seeks to appropriately balance economic development, energy independence, and environmental protection through oil and gas leases, renewable energy development and environmental reviews and studies. For information about our bureau go to: http://www.boem.gov/

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Office of Renewable Energy Programs (OREP), Environment Branch for Renewable Energy, located in Sterling, VA.

This position is being advertised as both location negotiable after selection and with a duty station of Sterling, VA with the option of telework. If applying to “negotiable after selection”, this means that your duty station will be based off your home address and you will be a full-time remote worker. If applying to a specific duty station, you may be allowed to telework a set number of day(s) per pay period, with supervisory approval.

At the full performance level, GS-14 the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Serve as OREP Senior subject matter expert for archaeology or history and assist the OREP Historic Preservation Chief in coordinating regional activities and ensuring compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).
2. Oversee Section 106 consultations with state, local, tribal, and other Federal agencies on the physical and visual effects of offshore renewable energy leasing and operations.
3. Serve as primary liaison in consulting with other Federal, state, local and tribal entities in the field of offshore and onshore cultural resource management.
4. Prepare and review portions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents and make recommendations to BOEM leadership related to offshore and onshore cultural resources and view shed impacts.
5. Prepare or provide input on proposed statutory, regulatory, and other policy provisions relating to the offshore renewable energy program; identify areas where information must be developed through either agency research or contract studies.

BOEM has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

Note: Incumbent generally works in an office environment with normal furnishings and surroundings. Considerable travel by airplane, automobile, or boat may be necessary to accomplish assigned duties.

Salary Information
Location Negotiable:$106,382 – $138,296 per annum
Sterling, VA: $142,488 – $185,234 per annum

First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level.

This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.

This vacancy is also announced as BOEM-MMEE-25-CM-037(MP) for those applicants who wish to apply and be considered under Merit Promotion procedures.

Trident Archäologie: We are looking for a marine geophysicist (m/f/d) to join our team as soon as possible.

https://trident.eu.com/en/news/jobad202501-en

We are looking for a marine geophysicist (m/f/d) to join our team as soon as possible.

Trident Archäologie is a leading provider of marine archaeology services, working mainly in coastal and offshore areas, but also in rivers and lakes. As the EU branch of the international Wessex Archaeology company group, we offer an attractive and varied working environment.

While Trident Archäologie specialises in delivering expert, data-driven advice to offshore renewables industry, we support many other sectors and developments in offshore, coastal and inland waterways, working with a wide range of stakeholders supporting Underwater Cultural Heritage in Europe and worldwide.

Trident Archäologie has grown rapidly in recent years and we are now seeking to appoint a Marine Geophysicist to join our experienced team based in Germany, Poland and the Netherlands. This opportunity also offers the successful candidate the chance to work alongside geophysicists within our UK-based parent company, Wessex Archaeology, which is the largest team of archaeological marine geophysicists in the sector, working on projects from around the world.


The appointment can be with either our German or our Dutch office, with flexible and home working arrangements considered. The salary expectation for a full-time position will depend on the applicant’s qualifications and experience.


The successful applicant will assist in the production and delivery of a range of marine geophysical projects. The primary responsibilities of the role include:

  • Processing and archaeological interpretation of a range of marine geophysical data sets (sidescan sonar, magnetometer and multibeam bathymetry);
  • Interpretation of 2D and 3D shallow seismic data for quaternary geological classification;
  • Ensuring all work and resulting reporting is carried out in accordance with relevant standards and guidance;
  • Survey design, data acquisition and quality control of third party marine geophysical surveys.


Essential skills for the role include:

  • A good degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Geophysics, Archaeology or Earth Sciences);
  • Experience in marine geophysical data processing and interpretation;
  • Shallow geological interpretation from seismic or Sub-Bottom Profiler data;
  • The ability to interrogate, interpret and integrate data from numerous sources;
  • Good organisation skills, and prior experience working to deadlines;
  • The ability to write and communicate clearly, and experience in producing technical reports in English (B2 level or better);
  • Good knowledge of typical computer applications, especially MS Office;
  • EU Driving license;
  • Happy to work from a home office and to work extended hours during fieldwork projects;
  • Flexible and happy to integrate in changing project teams and working with colleagues across our group;
  • EU passport or the right to live and work in the EU.


Further desirable skills for the role include:

  • German or Dutch language skills at B2 level or better;
  • Good GIS knowledge (ArcGIS, QGIS);
  • Experience of software development in python and other languages;
  • Prior experience in the offshore survey industry;
  • Current offshore sea survival (GWO/Bosiet) and offshore medical certificates;
  • Eligible for Dutch KNA certification.


Applications

Candidates are invited to send their application, together with a copy of their CV, via e-mail only to jobs@trident.eu.com by 10th February 2025.

For all queries, please contact us at info@trident.eu.com or by telephone on +49 381 77999999.

Whilst Trident Archäologie welcomes applications from all sections of the community and is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, it is essential that the successful candidate must by the start of their employment have permission to work in the EU. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the EU will be required prior to commencement of employment.

Postdoctoral position in Marine Geophysics and Marine Geoarchaeology

https://international.au.dk/about/profile/vacant-positions/job/postdoctoral-position-in-marine-geophysics-and-marine-geoarchaeology

The SeisLab Aarhus research group at the Department of Geoscience, Aarhus University, Denmark, invites applications for a postdoctoral position in marine geophysics and marine geoarchaeology. We are searching for a motivated and engaged researcher with experience in marine geophysics to be part of a newly started research group studying late Quaternary and Holocene processes and landscape evolution.

The postdoctoral position is a fixed-term full-time position for 2 years and 9 months with possibility of 3 months extension if funding allows.

The postdoctoral work will be part of the international ERC Synergy Grant project SUBNORDICA, where scientists in the fields of geology, geophysics, and archaeology work together to develop methodologies for finding submerged stone age settlements in deeper water settings such as the North Sea. The research group is leading a work package where the focus is on the palaeolandscapes in the eastern North Sea. Other members in the group work on sea level modelling, probabilistic inversion of geophysical data, and automated prediction of archaeological sites from geological and archaeological parameters.


Job description

The postdoctoral position will focus on palaeolandscape modelling to generate palaeotopography and palaeocoastlines using both legacy and new geophysical, geotechnical and geological data primarily from the Danish and German EEZ. The post doc will be responsible for the interpretation of marine seismic and acoustic data. Specific tasks include synthesizing existing interpretations across the eastern North Sea, as well as generating new results from seismic mapping and data integration. The candidate will further study the role of critical topographical elements such as the Dogger Bank and the Elbe Palaeo Valley and how such may have influenced the landscape evolution and in turn the habitation of Doggerland.

The position provides possibilities for offshore field work and participation in joint research expeditions in the North Sea and surveys in the Baltic Sea. It is also expected that the postdoc takes part in coordination and organization of various research group activities and contributes to supervision and teaching at the department as a co-supervisor of (under-) graduate students and as guest lecturer. Within the SUBNORDICA project’s framework, there is considerable freedom for the postdoctoral researcher and the candidate will be working closely together with other post docs and senior staff involved in the research group and the larger SUBNORDICA project.


Facilities

All laboratory facilities at the Department of Geoscience will be available for the research project. This includes the acquisition, processing and interpretation facilities at SeisLab Aarhus for both multi- and single channel marine seismic and acoustic data, Aarhus University’s research vessel Aurora, as well as an advanced sediment core laboratory.


Qualifications

The qualified applicant will have a PhD degree in geoscience or related fields. Candidates should have a background in high-resolution marine seismic and acoustic methods and have experience with marine geophysical data acquisition, processing, and interpretation. A good record of offshore field work experience is beneficial. The ideal candidate will further have experience with the shallow subsurface of the North Sea or other similar settings, and have some insights into sediment cores and marine geoarchaeology. Experience with seismic interpretation and GIS software is required while experience with numerical modeling and programming is beneficial.

The candidate is expected to have well-documented research experience with academic publications and presentations at conferences and meetings. The applicant should also have effective organizational skills, with previous project management being beneficial, and be able to work collaboratively as part of a team. Oral and written English skills are required.
 

Deadline

The deadline for applications is 15 February, 2025. We expect to conduct interviews in late February, and the selected candidate will be able to start 1 April 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter.


Application

The application must include the following:

  • Cover Letter, including motivation for applying and information on how the candidate’s qualifications and experience will aid the project
  • Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications
  • PhD certificate or a statement regarding the expected date of completing of PhD studies
  • One page statement of research goals
  • Contact information (name, position, institution, email) for three references

We refer to the faculty’s guidelines for applicants.


Place of work and area of employment 

Your place of work would be the Department of Geoscience, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 2, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments. 

The Department of Geoscience prioritizes diversity and a good work environment, as this is a prerequisite for conducting progressive research. At the department, we have a diverse and international research environment, with skilled employees and access to modern and well-equipped laboratories.
 

Contact information

For further information, please contact Associate Professor Katrine Juul Andresen, email: katrine.andresen@geo.au.dk. 

Application procedure

Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.

Letter of reference

If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline. Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.

If you wish to add a referee after you have submitted your application, you must send this person’s details (name, job title, place of work, and email address) as well as the name of the position you have applied for to: HR.Nattech@au.dk

Formalities and salary range

Natural Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.

The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.

Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.

Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here.

Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here.

At the Faculty of Natural Science at Aarhus University, we strive to support our scientific staff in their career development. We focus on competency development and career clarification and want to make your opportunities transparent. On our website, you can find information on all types of scientific positions, as well as the entry criteria we use when assessing candidates. You can also read more about how we can assist you in your career planning and development.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University’s website.

CFP: North American Society for Oceanic History Conference

https://globalmaritimehistory.com/cfp-north-american-society-for-oceanic-history-conference/

Continental Connections: Inland Waters and the Shaping of Maritime North America.

The North American Society for Oceanic History invites you to  the Grand Hotel in Natchez, Mississippi for their 2025 conference from May 15-17. 

For thousands of years, a vast complex of inland waters shaped the lives and cultures of indigenous North Americans. These same waters allowed European states to establish and maintain outposts of empire thousands of miles from the Atlantic Ocean. During the early decades of the nineteenth century, inland waters made it possible for millions of Euro-Americans to move west and establish the cities and farms that became the foundations of North America’s modern agricultural and industrial economies.   

This year NASOH is recognizing the complicated historical legacy of North America’s inland waters by meeting at Natchez, Mississippi. Located on the Mississippi River at the western terminus of the Natchez Trace, an overland trail connecting the Mississippi, Cumberland, and Tennessee rivers, Natchez was a natural point of exchange and location of important Indigenous ceremonial mounts. The French, recognizing the area’s importance-built Fort Rosalie in 1716. The present city is named after the Natchez Indians, and its subsequent culture and history are the products of Indigenous, French, English, Spanish, African, and American influences. A natural stopping place and base for keelboats and flatboats, and later steamboats, Natchez became the first capital of the Mississippi Territory and the second-largest slave trading market in the United States. Celebrated for its surviving antebellum architecture and southern heritage, Natchez is also a testament to the enduring and pervasive influences of maritime connections and inland waters in North America.

Session and individual paper proposals are encouraged.  Sessions should have no more than 4 papers. 

Proposals should include: A) title; B) 150-200 word abstract; C) a 150 word (maximum) biographical statement; D) contact information, including phone number, address, affiliation, and email. This information should be submitted as a single Word document (not Pdf), single-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font. 

Please note that conference registration is required for papers. 

PowerPoint presentations are encouraged, and projectors will be provided. Please note that requests for specific audio-visual equipment, special outlets, or accommodation for disabilities should be included in the proposal. 

The deadline for proposal submission is February, 15, 2025.  Please submit proposal packets electronically to NASOHconference25@gmail.com

For general questions, please contact Dr. Amy Mitchell-Cook, amitchellcook@uwf.edu

Additional information regarding accommodations and registration will be available on NASOH’s website.

Student Travel Grants

Students may apply for a Chad Smith Travel Grant to assist in travel to present a paper at the conference. Additionally, each year NASOH bestows the Clark G. Reynolds Student Paper Award to the author of the best graduate student paper delivered at the conference.  Please see the awards section of the NASOH website for details. Students wishing to be considered for either award must indicate so as part of their paper proposal.  For more information about these grants, please go to the NASOH webpage for the grants.

MARITIME ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY 2025 Introductory Course in Underwater Archaeology

Interested in underwater archaeology? Ships, maritime history, or SCUBA diving? Have we got an opportunity for you! The Maritime Archaeological & Historical Society runs an annual, online course in maritime archaeology. Starting on January 21, this 10-part program is taught by experts in the field. No prior experience is necessary, and the course is open to all, regardless of background. If you’re interested, please join us, and please help us spread the word!

Click to access Intro_Course_2025.pdf

IKUWA8, the 8th International Congress for Underwater Archaeology, takes place in Oostende (Belgium) from October 13th to October 17th, 2025

The congress is organised by the IKUWA Steering Committee, Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ), Flanders Heritage Agency, Agence Wallonne du Patrimoine, Ghent University, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, VisitFlanders and the City of Ostend.

Call for Abstracts: https://www.vliz.be/ikuwa8/en/call-abstracts

Underwater Archaeology Diver Distinctive Course

https://narcosisscuba.com/courses/underwater-archaeology-diver-distinctive-course

January 18th-19th

Dive into the past and gain specialized skills for exploring underwater archaeological sites!

The Underwater Archaeology Diver course offers an exciting introduction to the world of archaeology diving. This course is designed to equip diver with skills and knowledge associated with underwater archaeology.

The course includes:

– Knowledge Development:  Learn the theories and principles behind underwater archaeology.

– Dry Session Practice on Land: Hone your techniques before hitting the water.

– Two Open Water Training Dives: Apply your new skills in real-world conditions.

Eligibility

To enroll, you must be an Open Water Diver or have an equivalent certification. While not mandatory, having certifications in Underwater Photography and Nitrox Diving is recommended for an enhanced learning experience.

Join us and dive into history!

Marine Archaeology Graduate Students

Marine archaeology grad students: NOAA Ocean Exploration is seeking applicants for a remote/virtual, paid Explorer-in-Training internship opportunity focused on maritime heritage communications. The intern will work with NOAA Ocean Exploration archaeologists and communications staff to summarize and communicate about significant historical sites from maritime heritage-focused expeditions and to create public-facing content for NOAA Ocean Exploration’s new archaeology web page.

See our website (oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/okeanos/training.html) for details!

An informational webinar will be held on January 15, 2025, which you can register for on the same webpage.

Applications are due by January 31, 2025. 

Staff Curator (Museum Management) in the Conservation Branch, Collections Division of US NAVAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE COMMAND

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/825129400

You will serve as a Staff Curator (Museum Management) in the Conservation Branch, Collections Division of NAVAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE COMMAND.

  • You will perform work conserving, preserving, storing, accounting for, shipping of historic properties in the Navy’s Heritage Asset collections.
  • You will interact with the NHHC Enterprise conservators, museum curators, and exhibit specialists to identify special concerns or needs to ensure conserved artifacts are displayed properly to avoid damage.
  • You will perform a variety of routine and special technical duties in connection with the conservation, physical maintenance, preservation, and inventory of the collections.
  • You will serve as a subject matter expert for organic and inorganic artifacts in the collection.
  • You will prepare reports, documenting the conditions of artifacts, treatment options, and methods of preservation/conservation.
  • You will use various methods to examine objects including non-destructive testing.
  • You will adhere to the professional Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works.
  • You will answer technical and general inquiries on historical properties in the collection undergoing conservation and preservation procedures.
  • You will participate in outreach and in tours of the laboratory.
  • You will prepare and deliver presentations and lectures on artifact conservation procedures