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!

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

Historian: US Naval History and Heritage Command

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/825704400

  • You will present the results of historical research and analysis in a concise, logically oriented narrative, characterized by clarity, balance, and consistency with the evidence.
  • You will be familiar with public and private documents holdings and of the professional literature to advise the general public on sources of historical information on the U.S. Navy, and expert grasp of U.S. naval, aviation, and military history.
  • You will plan, research, and prepare original studies, monographs, briefings and booklets that furnish detailed historical background and perspective to current and historic Navy issues.
  • You will respond to historical inquiries from the command, other Navy and Defense Department units and organizations, veteran organizations, and the general public.

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.

https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/303795

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 

Where to apply

Websitehttp://www.ucc.ie/en/

Requirements

Research FieldGeography » OtherEducation LevelPhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The primary focus of the Postdoctoral Researcher will be research however a particular emphasis during this stage should include:

  • To conduct a specified programme of research under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator/Project Leader.
  • To engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities as required by the Principal Investigator, School or College in order to develop research skills and competencies.
  • To gain experience in grant writing.
  • To engage in the dissemination of the results of the research in which they are engaged, as directed by, with the support of and under the supervision of a Principal Investigator.
  • To become familiar with the publication process.
  • To acquire generic and transferable skills (including project management, technical skills and postgraduate mentoring/supervision).
  • To engage in the wider research and scholarly activities of the research group, School or College.
  • To interact closely with postgraduate research students who are studying for a Masters or a PhD and possibly have an agreed role in supporting these students in their day to day research in conjunction with an academic supervisor.
  • To carry out administrative work to support the programme of research.
  • To carry out additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.
  • To contribute to costing research grant proposals and assist in the financial management of a research project.

Specific Requirements

Essential Criteria

  • A PhD qualification in marine geoscience, marine science, marine archaeology, engineering or a related field.
  • Appropriate research experience.
  • Experience in one of the following are essential: acquisition and processing of marine geospatial data; sediment analysis; marine CFD modelling or Shipwreck pollution. 
  • Knowledge of Irish Shipwrecks is highly valued.
  • Experience of Python programming and/or seafloor mapping is desirable
  • Appropriate technical competence and accomplishment.
  • A capability of working within a project team to achieve results.
  • Good communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
  • A commitment to gaining practical experience working on a research project.
  • Ability to work well within a team.

Please note that Garda vetting and international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.

Languages ENGLISH

12th Maritime Heritage Conference, Buffalo, NY September 24027, 2025

Call for Papers and Sessions

Call for Papers & Session Proposals

Priority will be given to session and individual paper submissions that highlight the presentation of original research, new interpretations, topics of immediate interest to the maritime heritage community, and cutting-edge trends and subject matter. Submission of Roundtables is encouraged; but preference will be given to panels that present new, original research.

Deadline for proposals for papers and sessions is May 31, 2025.

Please all materials to the Program Committee Chair Dr. David Winkler at: MHC@seahistory.org.

Queries are welcomed!

Technical Manager (MDE Heritage Accelerator)

Historic England

https://app.beapplied.com/apply/uh4estqh8v

Summary

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 has a fantastic opportunity for you to join us as our Technical Manager (Marine Heritage Accelerator).

This is a Full Time, 2 year Fixed-Term Contract based in Swindon with hybrid working.

We offer a wide benefits package including a competitive pension scheme starting at 28% 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

As our Technical Manager you will provide technical leadership and day-to-day management of a new, innovative project to enrich the Crown Estate’s Marine Data Exchange (MDE) with heritage information generated by marine development. The MDE Heritage Accelerator project will simultaneously enhance the National Marine Heritage Record (NMHR) to enable better and faster decision-making in delivering clean energy offshore. The project is funded through the Crown Estate’s Offshore Wind Evidence & Change (OWEC) programme.

Who we are looking for

  • Extensive experience of working with marine or heritage data in a professional context, including large datasets
  • Demonstrable experience of managing major multi-year quality-driven projects with complex technical and methodological challenges
  • Detailed knowledge of seabed survey systems commonly used in UK marine heritage, including their resulting data and its processing and interpretation
  • Detailed knowledge of UK frameworks, standards and lexicons used in processing, interpreting, and recording marine data, heritage assets, interventions, and sources
  • Entrepreneurial and flexible – able to creatively problem solve

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: virtual – w/c 20th January 2025

Please follow the link for a full copy of the Job Description –

https://historicengland.org.uk/media/ykmaeed3/technical-manager-mde-heritage-accelerator.odt

Marine Data Analyst (MDE Heritage Accelerator) – Four positions available

Historic England

https://app.beapplied.com/apply/uvjssuywuy

Summary

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 has four fantastic opportunities for you to join us as a Marine Data Analyst (MDE Heritage Accelerator).

This is a Full Time, 2 year Fixed-Term Contract based in Swindon or London with hybrid working.

Salary

National: £31,361 – £32,869 pro-rata

Greater London+: £34,690 – £36,360 pro-rata

Inner London: – £36,368 -£38,119 pro-rata

We offer a wide benefits package including a competitive pension scheme starting at 28% 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

You will transform detailed heritage data generated by marine development into consistent, accessible spatial information within the Marine Data Exchange (MDE) and the National Marine Heritage Record (NMHR). This job will help deliver the objectives of the MDE Heritage Accelerator project, which is a major innovative project funded through the Crown Estate’s Offshore Wind Evidence & Change (OWEC) programme. The job encompasses processing, recording, enhancing and analysing geospatial information derived from seabed surveys to create accessible heritage information.

Who we are looking for

  • Demonstrable experience of working with marine or heritage data in a professional context, including large datasets
  • Advanced skills in using databases, spreadsheets and GIS
  • Good working knowledge of seabed survey systems commonly used in UK marine heritage, including their resulting data and its processing and interpretation
  • Clear familiarity with UK frameworks, standards and lexicons used in processing, interpreting and recording marine data, heritage assets, interventions and sources
  • Diligent attention to detail and accuracy

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: virtual w/c 20th January 2025

Please follow the link for a full copy of the Job Description –

https://historicengland.org.uk/media/thyhyc3t/marine-data-analyst-mde-heritage-accelerator.odt

The Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW) is offering 2 * PhD positions in the Marine Geology department

During the late Pleistocene and Early Holocene, Northern Europe was populated by mobile hunter gatherers. Due to their non-sedentary lifestyle, traces of these
societies are difficult to find, which hampers our understanding of how they lived and developed. Some parts of the SW Baltic Sea, however, only drowned in the Holocene and may therefore preserve anthropogenic structures and landscapes from these Palaeolithic/ early Mesolithic times. Recently, a submerged stonewall, likely a Stone Age architecture used for hunting, has been discovered in the SW Baltic Sea.

A 3-years project (SEASCAPE) is funded by the Leibniz Association aiming to
understand in more details this structure, identify other hitherto unrecognized Stone Age megastructures, and reconstruct the paleo-environment in which these structures were build. The SEASCAPE project involves archaeologists, geologists, geophysicists and paleoclimatologists from the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW), the Leibniz-Zentrum für Archäologie (LEIZA), the University of Rostock and Kiel University.

In the frame of the SEASCAPE project, the Marine Geology Department of the IOW is seeking for two PhD students to:

Geo 06/2024 Analyse sediment cores retrieved from basins in the SW Baltic
Sea. The sediments will be used in a “multi-proxy” approach (sedimentology,
organic and inorganic geochemistry, micropalaeontology) to reconstruct paleoenvironmental conditions during the late Pleistocene and early Holocene, when the stonewall might have been build.

Geo 07/2024 Analyse marine geophysical (seismic, multibeam echosounder,
side-scan sonar) and visual data to reconstruct the detailed morphology and texture of the stonewall and search for other submerged Stone Age architectures at the bottom of the Baltic Sea.

The Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW) is offering a

PhD position in the Marine Geology department

The wealth of well-preserved submerged archaeological sites of Holocene hunter gatherer-fisher communities in the SW Baltic Sea is an outstanding characteristic of the region. Detailed geophysical surveys of such areas have the potential to reconstruct landscapes on a microregional scale and help to define preferred zones of Stone Age inhabitation and thus optimal zones for archaeological exploration.

The PhD position is within the framework of the European synergy grant project SUBNORDICA funded by the European Research Council (ERC). The project investigates drowned landscapes in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. It combines expertise from the Universities of Bradford (UK) and Aarhus (DK), the Museum Moesgaard (DK), the Lower Saxony Institute for Historical Coastal Research (D) and the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (D) as well as further European partners.

The PhD position will investigate the drowned landscapes surrounding submarine archaeological sites in the SW Baltic Sea. The research objective is to reconstruct the topography of different paleolandscapes on the basis of geophysical data (seismic, multibeam echosounder, side scan sonar) and to interpret them with the help of archaeological and geological data.

Underwater Archaeologist

Underwater Archaeologist

Mizen Archaeology is Ireland’s leading underwater archaeology company, providing professional underwater and land-based services to both the public and private sector. Due to continued growth we are now seeking a License eligible underwater archaeologist to join our team in Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland.  We provide ongoing training/career development opportunities to all our employees to support them to develop and thrive in our company.

Key responsibilities and tasks include

Direction & Management of archaeological projects

Historical research and compilation of desktop studies

Archaeological surveys of in-land waterways and maritime sites

Archaeological monitoring of ground works on land-based, in-shore and off shore projects Participating in archaeological dive projects

Archaeological excavations

Compilation of archaeological impact assessment report

Post-excavation work including handling, analysing, and recording waterlogged remains

Requirements (Essential)

License Eligible archaeologist for a minimum of one year

Experienced in archaeological evacuation and the direction and management of archaeological teams

Strong academic background. Qualified to at least Masters level in Underwater Archaeology or equivalent.

A minimum of two years’ experience in commercial underwater archaeology

HSE/HSA recognized diving qualification and commercial diving experience

Knowledge and understanding of Irish archaeology, planning and legislation

Ability to work independently and take responsibility for programmes of work

Requirements (Desirable)

Powerboat certificate

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Adobe Illustrator and 3D modelling software

Salary:  €40,000 – €50,000  per annum depending on experience/qualification

Hours of work: 39 hours a week

How to apply: CV’s to recruitment@mizen.ie

Closing Date: 19 January 2025

PhD Studentship: School of History, Classics and Archaeology

The University of Edinburgh – School of History, Classics and Archaeology

https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLB947/phd-studentship-school-of-history-classics-and-archaeology

Our School

The School of History, Classics and Archaeology at the University of Edinburgh is one of the great world centres for the study of the human past. By studying with us, you will be joining one of the most respected institutions of its kind in the world, with an international reputation for high-calibre teaching and research.

The University of Edinburgh is consistently ranked one of the best 50 universities in the world and is 12th in the 2024 QS World University Rankings for Arts and Humanities.

Our Programmes

The PhD is a 3-year (full-time) or 6-year (part-time) programme, leading to a dissertation of 80-100,000 words on an original topic, researched and written under the expert supervision of academic staff. We also offer a PhD by Distance mode of study for students who wish to study remotely and whose project and experience allows them to do so.

We offer PhDs in:

  • History
  • Economic and Social History
  • Scottish History
  • Classics
  • Archaeology

Archaeology

Our research interests range span the whole human past from the Stone Age up to the present day and range from late hunter-gatherers in Europe to the construction of sustainable cities in Africa. We have particular research interests in European prehistory, Mediterranean archaeology, osteoarchaeology, bioarchaeology, isotope geochemistry, coastal and marine archaeology, and cultural heritage studies. We are also keen to encourage applications from prospective doctoral students in the following research areas: 

  • Cultural Heritage and Community Engagement
  • Scottish Archaeology
  • Egyptology

NOAA: Cultural Resources Coordinator

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/823840800

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/823841700

This position is located within the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS), with one vacancy located in Hilo, HI; Honolulu, HI; Kihei, HI; or Pago Pago, AS.

This position is also announced under vacancy number NOS ONMS-25-12636419-ST, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.

As a Cultural Resources Coordinator, you will perform the following duties:

  • Foster an environment of shared goals with indigenous and native community and other partners to promote the cultural heritage program, with a focus on stewardship, conservation science, and cultivating partnerships. Responsible for project administration and program management of the cultural heritage program within the region, including the development and implementation of community outreach, engagement and partnerships, regulatory reviews, resource protection, internal policies and protocols, and internal trainings.
  • Engage with Native Hawaiian communities and apply the practices and principles of Native Hawaiian and Samoan culture, including cultural protocols, stewardship principles, and Native Hawaiian language proficiency, in order to serve as a cultural liaison and effectively establish and maintain partnerships with native and indigenous communities.
  • Coordinate with outreach and education specialists to develop and execute education, public outreach, and engagement communications and events. Develop trainings, orientation programs, and internal policies and guidance for Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) staff to create an awareness regarding cultural norms, proper engagement protocols, and the importance of sanctuaries and monuments to native and indigenous communities.
  • Use understanding of state, Federal, and local laws and regulations, Executive Orders, international law, agency directives, and professional standards and practices to enhance the discovery, identification, protection, and conservation of cultural and historic resources. Coordinate all regulatory activities within a region that may impact cultural resources.

Marine Archaeologist

https://rpsgroup.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/6451?c=rpsgroup

Tetra Tech RPS Energy is adding a Marine Archaeologist to our Marine Consenting & Environment team. This role will support on client projects within the offshore wind and other offshore/coastal sectors. We operate a hybrid working arrangement and you can be based in Chepstow, Edinburgh, Woking, Aberdeen or London. We have flexible working opportunities, including part time roles, to ensure a balance of family and working life.

We are at the forefront of the industry – delivering offshore infrastructure projects in complex marine environments including offshore wind farm developments. Our experience includes 20 years working across the UK, wider Europe, Americas, Australia and Asia. You’ll become a member of a deeply experienced marine consenting and environment team who have been selected as the lead Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA) consultant for some of the industry’s major “firsts”. These include the world’s largest offshore wind farms at the point of being constructed: Orsted’s Hornsea One, Two and Three, and Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm SSE’s Berwick Bank.