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The Indo-Pacific region holds one of the richest and most diverse maritime cultural landscapes in the world, encompassing ancient seafaring routes, submerged prehistoric sites, shipwrecks, port settlements, and coastal ritual spaces. Recent advances in underwater technologies, interdisciplinary approaches, and regional collaborations have rapidly expanded the scope of maritime and underwater archaeology across the region. This session seeks to highlight new findings, methodologies, and theoretical contributions that are reshaping our understanding of past human interactions with aquatic environments in the Indo-Pacific.
We invite papers that present recent fieldwork, underwater site assessments, maritime heritage management strategies, or innovative research on navigation, maritime trade, seascape use, and submerged cultural heritage. The session also aims to foster dialogue and will emphasise future directions for the field on the challenges and opportunities in including the integration of maritime archaeology within broader landscape and climate frameworks; the role of local and Indigenous knowledge systems; ethical and inclusive approaches to maritime heritage stewardship, and the need for regional collaboration in capacity-building, policy-making, and data sharing. By bringing together scholars, practitioners, and policymakers, this session will explore future directions for a more integrated and sustainable approach to maritime and underwater archaeology in the Indo-Pacific.
The Science and Engineering Internship Program (SEIP) aims to train and provide real-world experience for community college, undergraduate, graduate students, and recent graduates up to 2 years studying ocean sciences, technology, engineering, and video in the at-sea environment. Intern positions entail 3-5 week periods working aboard E/V Nautilus as Data Loggers, Seafloor Mappers, ROV Pilots, or Video Systems Engineers. All interns spend their time on Nautilus working with a wide array of scientists, engineers, students, and educators.
OET offers four types of paid SEIP internships: Ocean Science, Seafloor Mapping & Hydrography, Video Systems Engineering, and ROV Engineering. OET offers a Navigation Internship in partnership with the US Naval Academy and US Coast Guard Academy for cadets and midshipmen from those institutions.
Ocean Science interns learn to make scientific observations, summarize scientific dive information, and preserve physical samples.
ROV Engineering interns learn to maintain and operate our remotely operated vehicles and associated systems.
Video Systems Engineering interns learn to operate camera controls for the remotely operated vehicles’ video systems and work with lead engineers in the operation and maintenance of all video systems aboard Nautilus.
Seafloor Mapping & Hydrography interns learn to acquire, manage, and process seafloor mapping data from a multibeam sonar, sub-bottom profiler, and auxiliary sensors (e.g. CTD, XBT).
All interns gain experience in communications and leadership, including participation in educational outreach activities like broadcasts on NautilusLive.org and live ship-to-shore connections with classrooms. All internships include a paid stipend for participation along with travel to/from the expedition funded and arranged by OET. OET is committed to including and amplifying role models from all backgrounds. We encourage a broad pool of applicants, particularly students from communities near our expedition locations.
Applications are now open for the 2026 exploration season! Application links for each internship, eligibility requirements, and helpful information can be found in our Application Packet. Deadline: January 4, 2026 at 8 pm ET.
Applicants can apply for up to two internship disciplines.
The University of Bradford is inviting applications for a PhD studentship in Archaeological Sciences, funded through the ERC Synergy Subnordica project. The student would be based at the Submerged Landscapes Centre, in the School of Archaeological and Forensic Sciences, at the University of Bradford.
This PhD studentship is integrated into work package 5 of the ERC Synergy Subnordica Project, which will combine data from across the entire project into a set of predictive models for comparative analysis across case study regions. The successful candidate will work on the development and application of AI/Machine learning and behavioural modelling within the North and Baltic seas, utilising legacy and new data collected as part of the wider project. The candidate will work closely with the wider Subnordica team, and our partners, in order to integrate data across a number of case study areas.
The successful candidate will start this project in June 2026.
The candidate should hold a masters, (or due for completion before the intended start), in a related discipline. Furthermore a background in machine learning/AI, geoarchaeology, environmental science, or computer science would be beneficial, but is not required, depending on equivalent experience.
Funding notes:
This project is funded by the European Research Council (ERC). The successful applicant will be awarded a studentship, which will cover Home tuition fees, plus an annual tax-free stipend of at least £20,780 per year.
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Beneath the waves lies a silent emergency—one that connects humanity’s maritime heritage to the future of our one global ocean. The Ocean Foundation’s Ocean Heritage Initiative stands at the forefront of this crisis through a revolutionary flagship project that demonstrates that cultural preservation and environmental protection are not competing priorities but complementary solutions to the same urgent challenge
More than 8,500 shipwrecks worldwide contain enough oil and hazardous materials to cause environmental disasters that would dwarf recent spills, while simultaneously destroying irreplaceable underwater archaeological sites and war graves. These aging vessels, many casualties of the World Wars, represent a dual threat that traditional conservation approaches have failed to address comprehensively. Our groundbreaking partnership with Lloyd’s Register Foundation and Waves Group tackles these ticking time bombs through an innovative model that recognizes shipwrecks as both cultural treasures and environmental hazards requiring integrated solutions.
The crisis embodies a profound injustice: vulnerable coastal communities that played no role in creating these underwater hazards face the greatest risks from catastrophic spills and heritage loss. Through international workshops spanning from London to Malta, we’ve built a global coalition of experts developing the standards and protocols needed to address these dual threats before they become catastrophes, while ensuring those most affected have the strongest voice in developing solutions. Our work has already prompted UNEP to commit to developing new guidelines for wreck management, while UNESCO has recognized the urgent need for cross-sectoral cooperation in protecting maritime heritage.
The project demonstrates how heritage preservation can drive environmental policy, creating frameworks that simultaneously safeguard marine ecosystems and honor the cultural significance of these underwater sites. Where traditional approaches see separate problems requiring separate solutions, we see interconnected heritage requiring integrated protection—transforming ocean threats into conservation opportunities that preserve both our maritime past and marine future for generations to come.
For more information on our Ocean Heritage Initiative, see here.
For the call to action on Potentially Polluting Wrecks read the Malta Manifesto here.
Our road map going forward is to implement or foster the implementation of the 14 recommendations in the Insight Report, “Potentially polluting wrecks: protecting people and planet.” See our road map here
Job Duties: To help progress the conservation of artifacts from one of NC’s most significant archaeological sites: the wreck of Blackbeard’s flagship Queen Anne’s Revenge, formerly the French slave ship La Concorde.
Major Task to be Performed:
1) Solution testing. 2) Data entry. 3) Artifact analysis. 4) Monitoring of storage environments 5) Artifact photography 6) Image processing 7) Assist with outreach 8) Assist conservators with long-term conservation projects
From seabed to surface, Acteon develops solutions to the energy industry’s most complex problems. We harness data, engineering knowledge and operational expertise to efficiently design, install, maintain, extend the life of, and decommission offshore energy assets to ensure they deliver maximum economic value. Using the latest technology, we gather and analyse hard-to-reach data in the most challenging environments. We partner with customers to apply it to their specific needs and challenges and devise tailored plans to help them safely and responsibly accelerate projects and reduce the total cost of operations. This allows our customers to focus on enhancing their core operations, growing sustainably and profitably and, ultimately, delivering the energy the world needs.
UTEC, Acteon’s Geo-services business line, harnesses data to optimise designs, save time and maximise your project’s economic value by providing a holistic understanding of the marine environment. Our insights underpin customers’ decision-making from design to asset life extension, ensuring every decision delivers.
UTEC is looking to add qualified Offshore Surveyor to the team in the United States. The Surveyor is responsible for acquiring and processing accurate positioning data (vessel & sensors) during his/her shift (watch). The Surveyor shall assist the Party Chief/Senior Surveyor to ensure that positioning data and calibrations are acquired and processed in line with UTEC procedures and to specifications given in the scope of work, and that all results are concisely documented using the relevant UTEC forms. The Surveyor will inform Party Chief/Senior Surveyor of any required revisions to the current UTEC forms and procedures which may arise.
This is an offshore role and will require a significant amount time spent on a vessel and may take place in inclement weather and extreme temperatures. Responsibilities may require an adjusted work schedule, long days, and evening/weekend hours to meet deadlines. Extensive travel is required.
Duties • Assist with mobilizing surface and subsurface sensors onto vessel, ROV, trencher/plough • Assist with interfacing surface and subsurface sensors into online software packages • Assist with calibration of surface and subsurface systems, including alongside calibrations • Verify the current geodetic and datum shift parameters within online setup with client supplied test points • Attend pre-shift meetings to gain an understanding of forthcoming operations. Liaise with client representatives during operations to be fully aware of work schedule • Communicate effectively during operations to direct ROV and vessel crew and other disciplines over clear comms or radio • Operate word processing and spreadsheet applications • Operate the online software packages used by the company • Perform basic operations on survey system components including regular system status checks • Monitor data collection, raising concerns immediately to Senior Surveyor or Party Chief • Perform a basic level of data processing primarily to assess quality of logged data, allowing simple presentation to Senior Surveyor or Party Chief • Report any operation that differs to task plan or procedure to Senior Surveyor or Party Chief • Maintain an accurate and complete online log and Log book to report survey operations • Produce field reports and memos as assigned/required by Senior Surveyor and Party Chief
Required • Education in Geomatics, Surveying Science • Relevant industry experience or military/academic experience in survey related discipline • Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others • Ability to perform tasks and achieve results with a high degree of accuracy and precision • Ability to work both independently and within teams • Experience in industry standard survey packages required • Must hold a valid passport free from status or restrictive conditions that preclude travel to and work in countries where the company routinely operates
This fully funded PhD project is part of the QUARTILES Doctoral Landscape Award, a BBSRC and NERC-funded research and training programme designed to equip PhD students with the skills, expertise, outlook, and real-world experience needed to become the next generation of scientific leaders capable of addressing pressing environmental grand challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and sustainability.
This exciting interdisciplinary PhD project focuses on characterising the geomorphology of the present day seabed around the UK to better understand the how , where and why seabed is changing and present and how has it changed in the past.
In shelf seas around the planet large areas of the seabed are currently being assessed and evaluated as potential sites for large scale renewable energy developments. To develop offshore wind farms, tidal turbines and route subsea cables it is essential to understand the seabed and the shallow subsurface to facilitate safe and minimum cost construction, while also minimising impact on the environment. The challenge is particularly complex on formerly glaciated continental shelves (for example the North Sea) where the geomorphological and sedimentary imprint of the last glaciation (25,000 years ago) is intertwined with more recent, and potentially very dynamic bedforms generated by waves and currents. In addition to the above, changes of the sea level following the last glaciation meant that parts of the present-day seabed were terrestrially exposed and formed palaeolandscape potentially inhabited by early humans therefore of key importance for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of offshore projects.
Research Approach: You’ll use large scale high resolution bathymetric datasets covering large parts of the UK continental shelf to map and understand the geomorphology and its implications for renewable energy projects palaeolandscape research. You will use GIS environment to address the research questions. There will be opportunities to acquire your ow bathymetric and sonar datasets unis Uncrewed Surface Vessels.
Training Opportunities: Comprehensive training in marine and engineering geomorphology, glacial geomorphology, marine archaeology, GIS and remote sensing. You will have the opportunity to engage with industry partners for whom this research is of vital importance.
Career Impact: This research will enable you to pursue a career in academia and industry alike. The is significant and growing industry demand for expertise in marine sediment mobility due to the growth of Offshore renewable industry sector. With the unique interdisciplinary background the graduate will be ideally suited to careers in engineering consulting, environmental and coastal management, marine geoscience and hydrography as well as regulatory or government bodies.
Skills and Experience: Some experience in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and interest in marine geoscience and, marine archaeology and/or engineering geology and geomorphology. Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research and offshore renewable energy.
Informal enquiries are encouraged! For further project information please contact the lead project supervisor by selecting the first listed name at the top of this advert and sending your enquiry.
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ELIGIBILITY:
Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion is core to the QUARTILES Doctoral Landscape Award. We actively encourage applications from diverse career paths and backgrounds and across all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation and transgender status, amongst other protected characteristics.
We also invite applications from those returning from a career break, industry or other roles. We typically require a minimum 2:1 in your first degree (or equivalent), but exceptions can be made where applicants can demonstrate excellence in alternative ways, including, but not limited to, performance in masters courses, professional placements, internships or employment – this will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and is dependent upon approval from the relevant host institution. We offer flexible study arrangements such as part-time study (minimum 50%), however this does depend on the nature of the project/research so will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Please send your completed QUARTILES application form, along with academic transcripts and certificates to quartiles-admissions@abdn.ac.uk
Please provide two academic references (we are unable to directly request references from your referees. If you would like to include references to support your application, please ensure they are provided directly to us. Some project supervisors may choose to contact your referees – please also include their contact details on your CV.
Please ensure you submit all the required information and documentation.
If you require any additional assistance in submitting your application or have any queries about the application process, please don’t hesitate to contact us at quartiles-admissions@abdn.ac.uk
Funding Notes
This 45 Month (NERC) opportunity is open to UK and International students (The proportion of international students appointed to the QUARTILES DLA is capped at 30% by UKRI).
QUARTILES studentships include a tax-free UKRI doctoral stipend (£19,795 for the 2025/26 academic year, the 2026/27 rate has yet to be released), plus a training grant of £9,000 to support data collection activities throughout the PhD.
QUARTILES does not provide funding to cover visa and associated healthcare surcharges for international students.
The San Diego State University Department of History seeks to fill the USS Midway Chair in Modern US Military History, an open-rank and endowed position with expertise in modern U.S. military history. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in the period since 1900, with emphasis on 1940 onward. The History Department defines military history very broadly with a focus on American statecraft, the nation’s place in the world, and the impact of US wars on peoples and societies at home and abroad. The Department has established strengths in social, cultural, public, and global history, and seeks candidates whose work complements and engages with one or more these areas of excellence. The faculty appointed to this position is expected to collaborate with the Department’s public history program and the Center for Public and Oral History. The appointed faculty member will teach courses at all levels, from lower-division undergraduate lectures to graduate seminars, with a 2–2 teaching load in the History Department. The USS Midway Chair will also be expected to engage in committee service in the department. Consistent with SDSU’s teacher-scholar faculty model, this position seeks candidates who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in both research and teaching. Successful applicants will be expected to pursue an active research agenda, including the pursuit of external funding and peer-reviewed publications, while also contributing to high-quality instruction, curriculum development, committee participation, and university service. To learn more, please visit the History Department website: https://history.sdsu.edu/.
Calling all divers and dive charter boat skippers . . . We need your help!
Historic England have commissioned MSDS Marine to undertake a undertake a strategic review of physical dive trails on England’s protected wreck sites.
This short project will undertake a review of the use of the physical dive trails and provide recommendations for how Historic England can support volunteer licensees in the ongoing maintenance of these trails.
As part of the project we would really like to hear from divers and dive charter boat skippers about your use (or none use of!) dive trails. The survey only takes a minute or two to complete and you will help shape the future of dive trails on protected wreck sites!
The PhD will be based at the University of Portsmouth and carried out in collaboration with the University of Southampton. The supervisory team at Portsmouth (Dr Charles Wood, Dr Tarek Teba and Dr Jovana Radulovic ) will work alongside academic collaborators at Southampton, drawing on their strengths in maritime archaeology, geomatics and digital heritage data to ensure the project benefits from the wider interdisciplinary context of the partnership. External supervision will be provided by Eleanor Schofield at the Mary Rose Museum.
Successful applicants will receive a bursary to cover tuition fees for three years and a stipend in line with the UKRI rate (£20,780 for 2025/26).Bursary recipients will also receive £1,500 p.a. for project costs/consumables.
Costs for student visa and immigration health surcharge are not covered by this bursary. For further guidance and advice visit our international and EU students ‘Visa FAQs’ page.
This funded PhD is only open to new students who do not hold a previous doctoral level qualification.
The work on this project could involve:
Apply advanced multimodal imaging (micro-CT, XRF, spectroscopy and EM) to one of the world’s most iconic archaeological artefacts — the hull of the Mary Rose
Integrate structural, chemical and historical datasets to reveal how a 16th-century warship has changed over five centuries of burial, recovery and conservation
Work directly with the Mary Rose Museum’s conservation scientists, gaining rare access to physical samples, historical records and long-term environmental monitoring data
Generate evidence that directly shapes conservation decisions for the Mary Rose Trust and establishes transferable methods for protecting other heritage collections
Project description
The Mary Rose hull has undergone extensive conservation following centuries of submersion and subsequent exposure in a controlled museum environment. A range of techniques (micro-CT, XRF, XANES and physical monitoring of movement and moisture content) have been used at different stages, but these datasets have largely been analysed separately. A key challenge now is to correlate structural, chemical and environmental information across scales and over time, to better understand ongoing risks and optimise conservation strategies.
This project will address that challenge by combining new microscopy and imaging experiments with the integration of existing datasets. You will acquire and analyse micro-CT, XRF and complementary spectroscopic and electron microscopy data on selected regions of the hull or associated material and will develop workflows for registering and visualising multimodal datasets in a common spatial framework. By comparing these integrated datasets with historical measurements, the project will provide new insight into degradation mechanisms, the effects of past treatments, and the current stability of the hull.
You will receive training in advanced X-ray imaging, electron microscopy and data analysis, and will work closely with both the University of Portsmouth’s Future Technology Centre and the Mary Rose’s conservation team. The methodologies developed will be directly relevant to other maritime and wooden heritage collections, providing broader impact within heritage science.
General admissions criteria
You’ll need a good first degree from an internationally recognised university (minimum upper second class or equivalent, depending on your chosen course) or a Master’s degree in an appropriate subject. In exceptional cases, we may consider equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.
Specific candidate requirements
We welcome applications from candidates with a background in one or more of: physics, materials science, mechanical or civil engineering, conservation science, heritage science, chemistry or a closely related discipline.
Experience in at least one of the following will be advantageous:
X-ray imaging (e.g. micro-CT), electron microscopy, or related microscopy/characterisation techniques.
Analytical spectroscopy (e.g. XRF, XANES, FTIR) or materials characterisation.
Scientific computing, image analysis or data visualisation (e.g. Python, MATLAB, or similar tools).
An interest in heritage science and working at the interface between experimental measurement, data integration and real-world conservation problems is essential. Prior experience with heritage materials is desirable but not essential; full training will be provided
How to Apply
We’d encourage you to contact Dr Charles Wood (charles.wood@port.ac.uk) to discuss your interest before you apply, quoting the project code SEM50780126.
When you are ready to apply, you can apply at the link below. Please note that email applications are not accepted.
This position is an Analyst in the Programs and Integration Division (PID), a division in the Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy for Management (DUSN (M)). DUSN(M) is a directorate reporting to the Under Secretary of the Navy. The primary purpose of this position is to collaborate closely with the Secretariat Historian, helping develop, supporting and augmenting a variety of processes, products, and services.
Major Duties
Institutional Memory 35%
Develops detailed plans, tasks, milestones and schedules to ensure efficient and timely sequencing for collecting Secretariat history source documents to develop annual Secretariat history summaries. Assists the Department of the Navy Secretariat Historian composing taskers to each political appointee’s office for annual history data call. Independently enter tasker(s) into the Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2), resolving questions (when appropriate), reviewing packages for completeness, tracking deadlines, devising and maintaining a catalog of in-house reference files.
Collaborates with the Directives and Records Management Division (DRMD), Secretariat Historian and the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) to retain, file, and/or archive elsewhere in compliance with DRMD and requirements, but also to meet the research needs of the Secretariat.
Art and Artifact Support 35%
Supports art and artifact acquisition, borrowing, and accountability, and responsible presentation in political appointees’ offices. Supports managing E-ring display cases and other special exhibits as required. Works closely with Secretariat Historian negotiating and instituting loans for special exhibits; collaborates and coordinates with DUSN (M) publications branch and Secretariat Historian (and/or other experts) to help all parties keep moving methodically toward completion of exhibit(s).
Develops improved system and/or database to catalog art and artifacts and organize history information for labels, tours, and publications.
Secretariat Historian Outreach 30%
Collaborates with Secretariat Historian instituting new history-related events, strategic communications surrounding events, coordinating with speakers, PID Events Team, PFPA, NHHC/NMMC, as appropriate. Promotes the missions and values of military history commands, museums, and historical preservation work to encourage documenting today’s history. Develops business and financing plans/POAMs, and folders with strategic communications for future events.
Collaborates and assists history commands and museums to build a publicly available Secretariat history website featuring artifacts on loan.
Provides history tours in absence and/or supports Secretariat Historian tours.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Required by the Position
Ability to communicate extremely well in extemporaneous conversation and in writing.
Experience working in complex bureaucracies with multiple stakeholders.
Experience developing and implementing complicated and detailed plans for long range projects that demand coordinating inputs from multiple collaborators.
Knowledgeable and driven to remain up to date on features of MSO suite and other software. This will be vital for program management and information management responsibilities.
Supervisory Controls – The supervisor assigns specific projects in terms of issues, organizations, functions, or work processes to be studied and sets deadlines for completing the work. Where two or more projects are involved, the supervisor may assign priorities among the various projects as well as deadlines for the attainment of specific milestones within a project. The supervisor or higher-grade analyst provides assistance on controversial issues or on the application of qualitative or quantitative analytical methods to the study of subjects for which precedent studies are not available. Work is reviewed for conformance with overall requirements as well as contribution to the objectives of the study. Findings and recommendations developed by the employee are reviewed prior to release, publication, or discussion with management officials.
Incumbent exercises fully delegated authority for history events management; exercises partial and collaborative authority for artifact accountability and institutional memory initiatives.
Works collaboratively with Secretariat Historian to develop policies and procedures; once plans are developed, works independently with minimal supervision.
Factor 4- Complexity
The Secretariat Historian and their assistant/associate follow best practices of the museum community and working together, negotiating and implementing procedures meeting the needs of both museum professionals and tactfully meeting strategic communications needs of Secretariat leadership. Likewise, they negotiate and implement procedures for collecting historic documents that comply with DRMD, security, legal, regulations; but at the same time meet the minimum organizational memory needs of the Secretariat.
This incumbent gathers information, identifies and analyzes issues, and builds useful systems and structures for more effective retention and use of resources and more efficient use/mining of Secretariat information.
Scope and Effect
The purpose of this position is to help institute solutions to improve operations and solve problems in information management, art and artifact accountability, Secretariat history outreach, and strategic communications.
Physical Demands
Incumbent must be able to carry light artifacts and small paintings.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1. Security Clearance: This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain
Secret Security clearance as a condition of employment.
2. Pentagon Building Access: This position requires the incumbent to maintain unescorted access to the Pentagon Reservation as a condition of employment.
3. Telework: Situational
4. Drug Testing: This position has not been identified as a drug testing designated position.
5. TDY Requirement: Travel is very limited
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits Offered
401k
Life Insurance plans
Employee Health and Wellness program
Crossroads Talent Solutions, LLC is a Veteran friendly employer and provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
AOC is one of the leading, and fastest growing, heritage companies in the UK. We pride ourselves on our commitment to working on interesting and ground-breaking projects, and we are proud of our highly skilled, dynamic staff. We offer a full range of fieldwork, consultancy, survey, post-excavation, conservation and public archaeology services. We are a CIfA Registered Organisation with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018 certification. We actively encourage our team members to grow their skillsets during their time at AOC, with their ambitions matching ours.
Role
If you are already working as an archaeological conservator, or if you are an object conservator with knowledge of the principles of archaeological conservation then this is an excellent opportunity to further your career in archaeological and historic objects conservation.
The position is based in our Edinburgh office and involves working with our national team on a broad range of conservation projects from sites across the UK. Projects will entail in-house and on-site conservation assessment, liaison with in-house and external conservators and artefact specialists, bench and on-site conservation, condition surveys and collection care. The post will involve working on location across the UK as required.
Drive, initiative and a methodical working approach with an attention to detail, and ability to work with minimal supervision are essential.
A full UK driving licence is highly desirable.
About you
Essential
Degree level qualification in Conservation
A track-record of working with archaeological and/or historic objects
A positive and enthusiastic professional interested in an exciting career opportunity with a forward-thinking company.
Enjoy being part of a team that is central to the future growth and success of an organisation.
Desirable
ICON membership
A willingness to work towards ICON Accreditation
Full and current driving licence entitling you to drive in the UK
A background in archaeology
Benefits
Salary: Competitive and reviewed regularly, based on ability and experience.
Annual Bonus: Ring-fenced Scheme based on performance.
Welfare & Support: Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programmes, occupational health support, Medicash Health Insurance and generous sick leave.
Pension Scheme: Company pension scheme included.
Accommodation & Subsistence: Provided when working away from home, including weekend stays when required.
Training & Development: Access to training budgets, conference allowances, and career progression via AOC’s bespoke Job Aspiration Matrix. Training and support offered for a range of HSE programmes including, First Aid, manual handling, CSCS, SSSTS, and SMSTS where relevant to your role.
Inclusive Environment: We foster an inclusive, tolerant, and supportive workplace with staff-led committees (Employee Representative, HSQE, Social).
Flexible Working: We offer a flexible working policy to reflect both the business needs and staff preferences.
ICON Membership: 100% paid membership
Other Benefits: Cycle to work scheme, paid travel for all staff, and time off in lieu (TOIL) policy.
Applying
Applications via CV and cover letter should be sent to Gretel.Evans@aocarchaeology.com. The overall closing date for applications is Monday 8 December. If you would like any further information on this post, please contact Gretel for an informal discussion. Your enquiry will be treated in confidence.
AOC is one of the leading, and fastest growing, heritage companies in the UK. We pride ourselves on our commitment to working on interesting and ground-breaking projects, and we are proud of our highly skilled, dynamic staff. We offer a full range of fieldwork, consultancy, survey, post-excavation, conservation and public archaeology services. We are a CIfA Registered Organisation with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018 certification. We actively encourage our team members to grow their skillsets during their time at AOC, with their ambitions matching ours.
Role
If you are already working as an archaeological conservator, or if you are an object conservator with experience and knowledge of the principles of archaeological conservation then this is an excellent opportunity to further your career in archaeological and historic objects conservation.
The position is based in our Edinburgh office and involves working with our national team on a broad range of conservation projects from sites across the UK. Projects will entail in-house and on-site conservation assessment, liaison with in-house and external conservators and artefact specialists, bench and on-site conservation, condition surveys and collection care. Other responsibilities will include design and costing of medium to large projects, management of budgets, supervision and/or line management of staff. The post will involve working on location across the UK as required.
Drive, initiative and a methodical working approach with an attention to detail, and ability to work independently are essential.
A full UK driving licence is highly desirable. ICON Accreditation, or a willingness to work towards it, is also required.
About you
Essential
Degree level or Masters qualification in Conservation
A track-record of working with archaeological and/or historic objects
Experience of working in a commercial setting
A positive and enthusiastic professional interested in an exciting career opportunity with a forward-thinking company.
Enjoy being part of a team that is central to the future growth and success of an organisation.
Desirable
ICON membership
ICON Accreditation
Full and current driving licence entitling you to drive in the UK
A background in archaeology
Benefits
Salary: Competitive and reviewed regularly, based on ability and experience.
Annual Bonus: Ring-fenced Scheme based on performance.
Welfare & Support: Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programmes, occupational health support, Medicash Health Insurance and generous sick leave.
Pension Scheme: Company pension scheme included.
Accommodation & Subsistence: Provided when working away from home, including weekend stays when required.
Training & Development: Access to training budgets, conference allowances, and career progression via AOC’s bespoke Job Aspiration Matrix. Training and support offered for a range of HSE programmes including, First Aid, manual handling, CSCS, SSSTS, and SMSTS where relevant to your role.
Inclusive Environment: We foster an inclusive, tolerant, and supportive workplace with staff-led committees (Employee Representative, HSQE, Social).
Flexible Working: We offer a flexible working policy to reflect both the business needs and staff preferences.
ICON Membership: 100% paid membership
Other Benefits: Cycle to work scheme, paid travel for all staff, and time off in lieu (TOIL) policy.
Applying
Applications via CV and cover letter should be sent to Gretel.Evans@aocarchaeology.com. The closing date for applications is Monday 8 December. If you would like any further information on this post, please contact Gretel for an informal discussion. Your enquiry will be treated in confidence.
Two references will be required. Referees will not be approached without the candidate’s permission.
Museum Batavialand in Lelystad tells the story of the Netherlands and the water, from prehistory to the reclamation of Flevoland. We are the premier museum for maritime archaeology and manage the National Maritime Archaeological Depot, the Provincial Archaeological Depot Flevoland, and the museum depot housing the province’s heritage collections. With the impressive reconstruction of the Batavia and our shipyard, visitors experience 17th-century craftsmanship firsthand.
For the research into the collection-related maritime archaeological themes, we are immediately looking for a
Maritime Archaeology Researcher (0.8 FTE)
The department
The Knowledge and Collections department consists of sixteen enthusiastic staff members dedicated to preserving the national maritime archaeological collection, the provincial archaeological collection, and the Flevoland Heritage Collections as effectively as possible and making them accessible for presentation and research. They do this through depot management, object conservation and restoration, collection research, maritime archaeological themes, and historical ship model building. In this way, the department contributes to telling the story of Dutch maritime history, with the province of Flevoland, in particular, hosting the largest dry-land shipwreck cemetery in the world.
The newly recruited colleague will conduct research into shipwrecks, ship inventories, and maritime archaeological themes in a broader sense.
What are you going to do?
· You contribute to the initiation, development, supervision and implementation of (scientific) research within the field of maritime archaeology in the Netherlands;
· You advise on and contribute to the museum’s knowledge development;
· You define research projects and publish the research results;
You advise and make substantive contributions to exhibitions and public activities in collaboration with the curator;
You organize knowledge days and contribute to active knowledge sharing and representation of the museum within the knowledge sector and the general public.
What are you bringing?
· A completed Master’s degree (or PhD) preferably in the field of maritime archaeology;
· Demonstrable knowledge of and experience with (historical) maritime archaeological research;
Knowledge of relevant themes in shipwreck research, wreck inventories, maritime cultural landscapes, etc.
· You are aware of recent developments and challenges in the management of underwater cultural heritage;
· Connected to relevant fieldwork projects in the Netherlands, such as the Field School of Ship Archaeology Flevoland;
· You have experience in publishing research results and an affinity with audience-oriented writing;
· You supervise (research) internships;
· You have access to relevant networks (Universities; Glavimans Symposion; Maritime Portaal, ISBSA, IKUWA, etc.).
What do we offer?
Employment terms are in accordance with the Museum Collective Labor Agreement (CAO). The position is classified in scale 11. The salary ranges from €4,131 to €5,516 gross per month for a 36-hour workweek. We also offer a 3.4% year-end bonus, an 8% holiday allowance, and travel allowance. The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of extension.
Information
For more information about the content, please contact Mr. Joran Smale, Curator of the Maritime Archaeological National Collection (T. +31-6-15605141). For more information about the procedure, please contact Ms. Sanne Veenenbos, Head of Knowledge and Collections (T. +31-6-58013841).
Apply
We believe that diversity promotes a broad perspective and better decision-making. Engagement and respect for cultural differences contribute to our objectives. We invite everyone to apply. If you would like to apply, please email sollicitaties@batavialand.nl . You can apply until December 19, 2025.
Six (6) years of professional experience in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field. A master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field from an accredited college or university can substitute for the years of experience required.
At least two (2) years of professional archaeological field experience that includes survey, excavation, mapping and NRHP assessment
Scientific Diving certification (AAUS or equivalent)
Knowledge of pertinent state and federal cultural resource legislation
Special Note:
Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct cultural resource surveys on Board of Trustees Lands
Manage and review applications for 1A-32 Archaeological Research Permits
Assist with underwater archaeology field projects
Assist with Archaeological Resource Management Training
Assist state land managers with cultural resource requests
Review applications and deliverables for archaeological projects funded by DHR Grants
Perform site damage assessments when needed
Perform other work-related duties as required
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of Florida’s pre-Columbian & historic archaeological cultures, including the types of sites & their general distribution in different geographic settings
Knowledge of archaeological survey, excavation, and laboratory methods
Knowledge of Florida’s historic preservation laws and procedures relevant to archaeological research permitting
Ability to construct research designs and plan and lead archaeological projects
Ability to conduct field research in Florida’s various environmental settings, both underwater and terrestrial
Proficiency with ArcGIS, GPS technology, Photoshop, Illustrator, and MS Office suite
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to prepare professional quality reports on the results of archaeological projects in a timely manner
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS:
A Level 2 criminal background check is a condition of employment. If selected for this position, you must provide your fingerprints. We will send your fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check.
IMPORTANT NOTICES:
We are committed to enhancing our workforce through the employment of Veterans, individuals with disabilities and seek qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, abilities, skills, and talents to join our workforce.
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: https://www.sss.gov
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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For the sixth year in a row, the Estonian Maritime Museum invites alumni of higher education to apply for a financial prize. Applications are open until 19 January 2026.
Where previous years have focused on Estonian maritime history, this time the range of topics has been broadened.
“The competition is now also open to thesis completed at Estonian and foreign universities that deal more broadly with the maritime history of the Baltic Sea region,” says Feliks Gornischeff, Researcher at the Estonian Maritime Museum. “This allows us to expand our international reach, which will hopefully increase the level of competition,” he adds.
The competition is open to Bachelor’s and Master’s students studying at higher education institutions in Estonia or abroad, whose theses were defended no more than two years ago.
The prize fund for the competition is 2,000 euros, divided between the best Master’s thesis (1,000 euros), the best Bachelor’s thesis (500 euros) and a special prize (500 euros).
Location: Silver Spring, MD Supervisor: Senior Program Operations Manager Status: Full-time, Exempt, 16-month term position
What We Need
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is a leading voice for U.S. protected waters, is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator, a position responsible for working with the Foundation and NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries to foster public engagement, awareness, understanding, and appreciation of national marine sanctuaries. The Community Engagement Specialist will be a team player who provides a range of administrative support.
This is currently offered as an 16-month term position. The position may be extended based on continued availability of funding. The Community Engagement Coordinator supports the scope of a federal cooperative agreement award between the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation and NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries.
The position is based in NOAA’s ONMS headquarters office in Silver Spring, MD.
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is committed to a culture of inclusion, equity, and belonging. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We honor experiences, perspectives, and unique identities, and welcome the contributions that you can bring to the dedicated team. With a diverse team of employees, we can grow and learn better together and achieve our mission to protect the health of the ocean, coasts and Great Lakes for current and future generations.
What You’ll Do
Coordinate efforts to enhance public awareness, understanding, and appreciation of National Marine Sanctuaries and the National Marine Sanctuary System.
Increase engagement with communities adjacent to newly designated national marine sanctuaries, and build community connections across the National Marine Sanctuary System.
Support the advancement of science, stewardship, and outreach within sanctuary communities by defining the grant priorities for the Sanctuary Community Fund, reviewing requests for proposals and grant applications, and broadly sharing grant opportunities.
Coordinate training and collaboration opportunities for grant recipients to enhance their awards; and connect awardees with sanctuary networks in their respective community.
Develop and broadly share public communications about grant projects.
Support the review and clearance process of all ONMS agreements.
Assist with scheduling meetings and events, including coordinating with external partners.
Arrange travel to and schedule engagements with sanctuary communities.
Prepare and distribute a weekly report to all ONMS units.
Assist with preparation of meeting materials, including presentations and agendas.
Review documents as needed for correct formatting and grammar/spelling.
Coordinate and respond to internal and external information requests, including by composing and preparing outgoing correspondence.
With a spirit of flexibility and mutual team respect, undertakes tasks as needed and assigned for overall team success.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications:
Three to five years of experience in project management, public affairs, public administration, and/or outreach and education.
Excellent communication, organizational, writing, and project management skills.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to perform under tight deadlines and juggle multiple tasks and projects.
Demonstrated initiative, ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
Experience working with the government and non-government organizations.
A sincere interest in, and commitment to, ONMS’ and the Foundation’s mission.
Fluency in computer software programs, tools, and technologies (i.e. Microsoft 365, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Asana, and databases).
Regular attendance is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree.
Experience and/or knowledge of national marine sanctuaries, especially marine conservation, education, and science initiatives in national marine sanctuaries.
Why You Will Love Us
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation (“Foundation”) is a leading voice for U.S. protected waters, working with communities to conserve and expand those special places for a healthy ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes. The Foundation works in close partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to increase stewardship of our ocean and Great Lakes through on-the-water conservation projects, and education and public outreach activities, and by support for research. Together, we safeguard species and the places they call home, and support coastal communities and economies.
Dedicated and passionate staff committed to marine and Great Lakes Conservation
Generous leave policy, plus paid time off the week between December 25 and January 1; and 12 paid holidays
Health benefits: Medical with an FSA option; dental, and vision
Foundation paid Life and Disability Insurance
Preparing for the Future: 403(B) with employer contribution after one year of service
Commuter Benefits
Compensation and Benefits: $70,000 – $80,000 annually, based on experience. The Foundation offers a competitive benefits package.
Apply through the Foundation’s online portal. A cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references are required. Applications received by December 8, 2025 will be preferred.
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. The Foundation makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
We are the public body that looks after England’s historic environment. We champion historic places, helping people understand, value and care for them.
Historic England have a fantastic opportunity for you to join us as our Marine Archaeological Project Officer. (This role is known internally as Marine Planning Officer.)
This is a full Time, Fixed-Term Contracts until June 2027
This role is be based nationally at one of our offices, with hybrid working.
Where we offer hybrid working, you will be based in one of our following offices and from home – Newcastle, York, Manchester, Birmingham, Swindon, Bristol, Portsmouth (Fort Cumberland), and Cambridge.
Home working, with occasional office visits, will also be considered.
Salary
National – £32,616 pro-rata
Cambridge – £36,078 pro-rata
We offer a wide benefits package including a competitive pension scheme starting at 28.97% employer contributions, a generous 28 days holiday, corporate discounts, free entry into English Heritage sites across the country and development opportunities to ensure you achieve your goals.
To view our full range of benefits please follow the link here.
What you will be doing
The Marine Planning Unit provides Historic England’s statutory and non-statutory advice to developers, consultants and regulatory authorities. We are involved in pre-application, formal decision-making processes and post-consent through our role as the only curatorial body for the English inshore and offshore marine planning areas.
As part of the Marine Planning Unit, you will take delegated responsibility for the delivery of Historic England’s advice on proposals for change in the historic environment that fall within their area of competence. You will contribute to delivery of Historic England’s corporate plan objectives, as relevant to marine development advice.
Historic England is the primary advisor for marine areas beyond local authority planning jurisdiction and as the Marine Planning Officer, you will play an important role in all stages of preparing development advice, especially the case for historic environment assessment and mitigation as part of the development consenting process and subsequent delivery.
Who we are looking for
Educated to degree level with a post-graduate qualification or equivalent experience relevant to marine planning and management;
Experience of effectively providing advice through Environmental Impact Assessment exercises;
Trained in the use of spatial data, analysis and presentation;
Knowledgeable about the historic environment as might be encountered by seabed users and developers;
Understanding of government policy, guidance and statutory measures for the historic environment;
Confidence to deal with time pressure and challenge;
Applies initiative and willingness to develop effective working relations.
Please note that the role:
May require travel to locations not serviced by public transport;
Requires visiting locations that may require climbing aboard vessels (large and small), to undergo travel at sea and negotiating confined spaces;
May require occasional participation at events and to present information at conferences requiring away stays.
Please note your application will be scored and assessed against the above criteria.
We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we would be happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the job with you. Having just won the Gold Award from MIND, we also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance.
We are an inclusive employer and believe that flexible working options are for everyone. We want to make sure our working arrangements don’t prevent anyone from joining us because of their personal circumstances. We also want to provide you with the best balance in your home and work life that we can.
We are open to considering options including job sharing, part-time working, compressed hours working and different working locations, including hybrid working. Please visit our jobs pages or contact us to find out more.
Why work for Historic England
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for everyone. Diversity helps us to perform better and attract more people to support our work. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and candidates with disabilities as they are underrepresented within Historic England at this level.
Historic England want all of our candidates to shine in the recruitment process. Please tell us what we can do to make sure you can show us your very best self. You can contact us by email at recruitmentTeam@Historicengland.org.uk if you have any recruitment queries.
At Historic England we use a hiring system called Applied. Applied is a behavioural science-backed recruitment platform that reduces bias, improves quality of hire and increases diversity. We do not use CV application for the majority of our hiring processes. You will answer a selection of questions that allow our hiring teams to test your skills and suitability for the role.
To ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process for everyone the use of AI or automated tools is not permitted.
Provisional interview dates: December 2025
Please follow the link for a full copy of the Job Description –
The Maritime Historian at Canadian Adventure Charters Ltd. (CAC) plays a pivotal role in the success of the Corporation. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Maritime Historian is responsible for conducting historical shipwreck research, preparing comprehensive reports, and providing expert guidance to CAC, investors, and regulators. This position ensures historical data management aligns with CAC’s mission, values, goals, operating principles, and strategic initiatives
About Canadian Adventure Charters Inc (CAC)
Canadian Adventure Charters (CAC) operates in the ultra-luxury research expedition and deep-sea submersible charter industry. Our elite clientele, consisting of high-net-worth individuals, are offered exclusive and unforgettable voyages to explore the world’s most remote coastlines, breathtaking underwater sites, and historic shipwrecks—all in unparalleled comfort and style.
Our fleet consists of cutting-edge Research Explorer Ice-classed Vessels and Submersibles, registered under DNV & ABS classifications. These state-of-the-art vessels are equipped with the latest technology, ensuring both safety and luxury for all expeditions. With substantial untapped potential in the luxury yachting and submersible sector, CAC is strategically positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities within the global market.
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct historical research and draft detailed reports on shipwrecks, including government funding programs and projects aligned with CAC’s strategic initiatives. • Identify, document, and analyze historic shipwrecks, including warships, merchant vessels, and passenger ships lost in Canadian waters, particularly in Newfoundland & Labrador, The Northwest Passage, Baffin Islands, and the Arctic regions. • Build and maintain relationships with investors, regulators, stakeholders, and global maritime museums. • Oversee and manage historical maritime art, cultural artifacts, treasures, and high-value shipwreck cargo portfolios valued between $1B-$10B. • Provide expertise on significant historical maritime events, such as World War I & II naval battlefields, pirate treasures, and legendary maritime explorations. • Maintain extensive knowledge of John Cabot’s voyages, Viking explorations, and European maritime history related to North America. • Collaborate with film and entertainment industry partners, including The History Channel, on historical documentary productions related to shipwrecks and treasure discoveries (e.g., Oak Island).
• Utilize underwater sonar mapping and archaeological survey methodologies to analyze shipwreck sites. • Ensure adherence to corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and confidentiality protocols. • Support expedition planning, mapping, and data analysis to enhance CAC’s operational efficiency.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
• Ph.D. in Maritime History, Archaeology, or Shipwreck Recovery. • 15+ years of experience working with maritime museums globally, including in Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Scotland, Ireland, England, the UK, the EU, Spain, Africa, and the USA. • Proven leadership experience with at least 10 years in a senior director role overseeing economic and business development in maritime exploration, luxury yachting, and treasure recovery. • Expertise in historical artifact identification, shipwreck cargo valuation, and preservation of maritime cultural heritage. • Extensive experience managing investor relations and networking with Fortune 500 companies. • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex historical information to diverse audiences. • Demonstrated ability to manage projects under tight deadlines while balancing multiple priorities.
Preferred Skills & Expertise
• Experience with deep-sea exploration, submarine operations, and offshore adventure tourism. • Strong understanding of climate change, global warming, and marine research impacts on historical sites. • Ability to design, direct, and supervise archaeological projects, including Phase I, II, and III underwater excavation processes. • Knowledge of historical navigation routes, storm-related shipwrecks, and naval warfare.
Application Process
To apply, candidates must submit a detailed cover letter explaining their background and interest in joining Canadian Adventure Charters, along with a comprehensive resume/CV. Applications should be sent to info@cacsd.ca.
For more information about Canadian Adventure Charters, please visit our website at www.cacsd.ca.
This is an extraordinary opportunity for a renowned maritime historian to contribute to groundbreaking research and high-profile exploration missions while engaging with some of the world’s most prestigious investors and institutions
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