PhD Research Grant in Prehistoric Archaeology

PhD position in the HORIZON Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action (MSCA) Doctoral Network ArCHe “Archaeological Coastal Heritage: Past, present and future of a hidden prehistoric legacy”

Project description:

A third of the land area occupied by Paleolithic human groups in Europe was drowned by the sea level rise after the Last Glacial period and the coastal settlements of Paleolithic hunter-gatherer groups are today placed below current sea level. The first goal of PhD2 is to explore the feasibility of identifying and analysing archaeological remains from these periods left on the Continental Shelf floor of Atlantic Europe, a matter still unexplored. Multidisciplinary research focusing on new technological approaches such as Topas sub-bottom profiling, multibean echosounder or XRF core scanning makes this possible and might trigger a real revolution in the knowledge of Prehistory. Brittany, Aquitaine, northern Spain and Estremadura and Alentejo in Portugal are targets to address this issue from a comparative approach. The continental shelf of Atlantic Europe holds some particularly promising features: 1) In some areas (e.g.  Cantabria, Aquitaine, Alentejo) the density of the hunter-gatherers’ settlements near the current coastline is among the highests in Europe, suggesting the existence of a much larger network of settlements reaching out on the now flooded shelf. 2) In northern Spain and Portugal, the narrowness of the continental shelf reduces the area to be explored and places the prehistoric sites at short distance from the modern coastline, more accessible for survey. 3) In some areas with a sub-seafloor karst, archaeological sites that are similar to the well-known cave and rockshelter sites known from today’s inland might exist. PhD2 will undertake multidisciplinary searches of places in the selected regions to locate evidence of prehistoric human activity using ROVs and scuba diving techniques. Advanced digital mapping and environmental reconstruction techniques will be applied to identify and investigate locations prone to human settlement, to study of the landscape and coastline evolution, and the environmental setting of the hunter-gatherer’s groups. As another goal, the new results from Atlantic Europe will be compared to the situation in Norway, where Late Paleolithic and Mesolithic sites are preserved on dry ground. Similarities and differences in Stone Age land-use in these regions will be discussed. Thirdly, PhD2 will strongly contribute with new insights to the preservation of the coastal and submerged archaeological heritage, and will provide a powerful instrument for the future management policies.

Expected Results:

1) Detailed analysis of the evolution of the sea level in the Atlantic areas studied. 2) Localization of submerged Stone Age sites. 3) Spatial analysis of the late Paleolithic and the Mesolithic settlement of the selected region, including currently emerged sites. 4) Analysis of the diachronic evolution of the human activity in a coastal region from the Magdalenian to the transition the Neolithic. 5) A comparison of a Norwegian and an Atlantic region. 6) Catalogue of coastal and submerged sites and risk maps. 7) Improvement of the methodology for underwater survey and recording of Stone Age sites. 7) Contribution to the creation of a good-practices code for the analysis and preservation of coastal and submerged sites. 8) Definition of criteria for heritage management in coastal areas and the continental shelf.

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/766020900

This position is located in the Office of the Associate Administrator for Strategic Sealift, Maritime Administration.

This position is established to perform historical work required to document significant events through research, evaluation, and interpretation of material relevant to the subject, and for agency actions subject to review under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (NHPA).

The Historian:

• Recommends projects and priorities in anticipation of future management needs. Responds to internal and external inquiries on history-related issues; conducts research and drafts histories for ships, marine infrastructure, programs, and projects in which MARAD has an interest.
• Provides technical expertise and support for project undertakings subject to review under Section 106 of the NHPA and its implementing regulations, 36 C.F.R. § 800.
• Performs directed research and prepares written materials based on the research subject.
• Independently gathers, reviews, and critically evaluates sources to provide well-written and concise historical narratives.

The ideal candidate has a degree in history, knowledge and experience in maritime history and cultural resource management is preferred. An understanding of the concepts, principles, and practices of cultural resource management is highly desired. The candidate should possess strong research and writing skills with the ability to work independently with limited supervision. The candidate should have an eye for detail with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

NMHS Job Description

National Maritime Historical Society Executive Director

The National Maritime Historical Society is seeking a new Executive Director.
Founded in 1963, the National Maritime Historical Society is a non-profit membership organization and the publisher of Sea History magazine, headquartered in Peekskill, New York. The Society’s mission is to raise awareness of the nation’s maritime heritage and the role seafaring has played in shaping civilization—through publications, educational programs, maritime conferences, partnerships, and outreach events.

The Executive Director is responsible for the overall management and leadership of this national non-profit organization with nearly 5,000 members and an annual budget of approximately $1 million. Reporting to the chair of the Board of Trustees and working closely with its Executive Committee, the Executive Director’s principal duties and responsibilities include:
• Management of a staff of 7 to 10 employees
• Financial planning and management
• Oversight of fundraising strategies and implementation
• Event and program planning and management
• Marketing and public relations
• Member engagement and retention; expansion with younger, more diverse members
• Cultivation of partnerships with maritime organizations
• Representation and participation at events, with travel required
• Board of Trustees communications and support
• Knowledge of grants available and grant writing supervision
• Collaboration with Board and staff to develop a five-year strategic plan
• Daily operations and other duties as required

Skill sets for the ideal candidate include strong organizational skills (strategic planning, policies, and procedures, working with the Board of Trustees); organizational building experience; management skills (employee relations, interpersonal leadership skills); and financial skills (basic accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, contracts). The ideal candidate will have at minimum a bachelor’s degree. A master’s degree or other advanced degree is preferred, with at least ten years of experience in a non-profit management or leadership position. A background in maritime heritage is preferred. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary.

Interested individuals who meet or exceed the qualifications should submit a resume and cover letter via email to NMHS Chairman Jim Noone at janoone44@gmail.com.

In the subject line, please write: “Executive Director Search.”

National Maritime Historical Society • 1000 N. Division St. #4, Peekskill, NY 10566 •

www.seahistory.org

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/graduate-consultant-marine-archaeology-and-other-human-topics-at-rps-3779394281/

https://rpsgroup.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/5574?c=rpsgroup

RPS is looking for a Marine Archaeology and Other Human Topics Graduate to support our Marine Consenting team to deliver client projects in the UK and internationally, predominantly for Offshore Wind but also in other areas of work that we are involved in. RPS is a leader in delivering projects in complex marine environments, including offshore wind farm developments. Our experience includes 20 years at the forefront of the industry, working across the UK, wider Europe, America, Australia and Asia. With an enviable client list, and the highest calibre EIA coordination and Technical teams, we offer unparalleled opportunities to apply your talent, develop your skills and truly progress in your career.

When you join RPS, you’ll become a member of a highly experienced marine consenting team who have been selected as the lead Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) consultant for some of the offshore wind industry’s major “firsts”. These include the world’s largest offshore wind farms: Orsted’s Hornsea One and Two, the first offshore wind farm in Australia – CIP’s Star of the South, and once constructed, one of the world’s and Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm – SSE’s Berwick Bank offshore wind farm.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will be part of a developing team and will provide a variety of support services to senior professionals within the team and the wider company, including research, chapter writing and contribution to proposals with the support of your line manager and colleagues.

You will grow your understanding and appreciation of the legislative and technical environment and to gain both knowledge and experience at every opportunity.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Ensure reports are written well and comply with our Information Management System requirements, are properly formatted, checked for grammar and spelling and where applicable, relevant copyright statements etc.
• Manage data as relevant to marine archaeology and other human topics for input to reports/projects
• Develop an understanding of how marine development impacts marine archaeology and other human topics and aid in compiling specialist advise for our clients
• Learn how to understand and author a variety of reports relevant to marine development and EIA
• Develop an understanding of the client’s requirements on projects, attend client level project meetings and design team meetings and participate in the discussion where appropriate
• Share client contacts and information with others to allow cross-selling within the team and wider business of RPS
• With support, start to represent the company at external events including those related to professional membership and business development
• Assisting with stakeholder engagement, development of presentations and minuting consultation meetings.
  

Who We’re Looking For

You’ll have a good understanding in the areas of EIA, Marine Planning, Marine Archaeology and Other Human Topics and

• A Bachelor’s Degree (or similar) in archaeology / 2nd Degree e.g. MSc, PhD, in marine archaeology is preferred
• Experience of using Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• The ability to use computer systems to interrogate and analyse data, principally using GIS
• Knowledge if using Microsoft Office 365, Adobe and industry specific packages and online services
• Good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with team, colleagues, clients, and external bodies alike
• CIfA or IEMA membership is desirable
  

What’s in it for you?

If you’re interested in how we use and manage the marine environment and want to help meet NetZero targets and support projects that tackle climate change through the development of offshore renewable energy, then talk to us about our career opportunities in this area.

The RPS Other Human Topics team is a vital part in the delivery of offshore wind environmental impact assessments. This is a growing team and you will get to be part of that growth and development whilst working alongside a strong team delivering high quality work.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their well-being.

What happens next?

The Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application. If your application is progressed, you’ll have a conversation with one of our recruiters and then a more formal interview with the Team.

All applications will be considered.

We’re RPS, A Tetra Tech Company

RPS is an established leader in offshore wind industry services, having worked in the industry from its inception in Europe in the early 2000s. It has also advised on offshore energy projects for over 40 years.

Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 27,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.

We know we develop better solutions together. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring Fairness, Inclusivity, and Respect in all that we do. For us to live our purpose of creating shared value and to deliver on our promise to ‘make complex easy’ – for us and for our clients, we continue to build a culture where different working styles and experiences can thrive to achieve exceptional results.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and work in partnership with Inclusive Employers. We’re also proud to support reservists and their families, having signed the Armed Forces Covenant. An inclusive culture enables our people to do things differently, working in ways to suit them while delivering their best for RPS. That’s why we’ve created working groups as true inclusion is a journey that involves learning, collaboration, and engagement.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments during the interview process, we can then make reasonable changes to support you in performing to the best of your ability.

Recruitment Agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3783162031/

https://www.rwe.com/en/rwe-careers-portal/

RWE Renewables Americas LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Tribal Relations Manager- East coast

Job Summary

RWE Offshore Wind is looking for a Tribal Relations Manager, to join our growing team of environmental and social performance professionals working to develop a best in class portfolio of offshore wind projects in multiple regions of the United States. The successful candidate will support the development of RWE’s offshore wind projects on the Atlantic coast. This is a hybrid role based in Boston with regular travel in the US Northeast and Central Atlantic, and occasional travel within the US.

Areas of Responsibility

• Establish trust-based and respectful working relationships with Tribal Nations potentially affected by the project to build mutual understanding, address issues and identify opportunities to work together
• Lead efforts to ensure timely response and consistency in Tribal Nation outreach and engagement as the key point of contact for all inquiries for Tribal Nations with an interest in RWE’s US Offshore Atlantic projects
• Develop relationships and build RWE’s network with regional, and national, Tribal-related organizations to strengthen RWE’s understanding of Tribal matters and seek opportunities for collaboration to enhance RWE’s work with Tribal Nations
• Work with team members and consultants to develop, implement, and maintain an annual project-specific Tribal Nation Engagement and Communication Plans
• Work in conjunction with the RWE US Offshore Development, Government Relations, and Communication teams to prepare, deliver and/or arrange for RWE presentations, and information exchanges with Tribal Nations and organizations
• Represent RWE at outreach events, including Tribal-related activities, and local, regional and national-level meetings
• Participate in workshops and/or educational presentations designed to build understanding of local community and Tribal Nations offshore wind energy literacy and explore opportunities to share information to enhance knowledge
• Identify ways that RWE can design research, data products and tools that suit the needs of Tribal Nations and work to deliver these products for use in project planning
• Lead education activities designed to increase internal knowledge and corporate understanding of Tribal Nation interests
• Lead and coordinate cultural awareness and knowledge-building activities within RWE to increase personnel and corporate understanding of Tribal rights, interests, cultures and perspectives
• Ensure that Tribal Nation interests and concerns gathered through engagement are documented and captured in engagement plans and regulatory filings
• HSE: Promote RWE Renewables “We Care” HSE standards and procedures
  

Candidate profile

To succeed in this role, you will have the following:

• A bachelor’s degree or College diploma (graduate degree is considered an asset) from an accredited institution with one of the following (or related) concentrations: Indigenous studies, community development, social and/or environmental policy, regulatory/permitting, environmental or Indian law, environmental science/studies
• Minimum 2-5 years, or equivalent, of relevant work experience with a preference for candidates that have prior experience working with Tribal Nations, particularly related to the east coast US
• Well-developed organizational, communications (written and oral), human relations, and technical skills
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects, complete work within deadlines, and create and deliver effective presentations
• Demonstrated cultural competence and ethics working with Indigenous people and communities
• Demonstrated understanding of Tribal sovereignty and governance, traditional knowledge, cultural sensitivity, and place-based or culturally-based decision making
• Demonstrated ability to work with an interdisciplinary team
• Applicants should be motivated, able to complete projects with minimal supervision, and both serve and lead collegially as a team player
• Proficiency with computer applications, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel (or Mac OSX equivalents)
• Available beyond typical workday for community programming and research
• Social media and media relations experience would be considered an asset
• Membership in a Federally Recognized Tribe, particularly from the US Northeast or Central Atlantic region, would be considered an asset
• Must be a US Citizen, legal permanent resident, be eligible to work in the USA under the Jay Treaty
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a background check
  

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

RWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

For 125 years RWE has been the source of energy for millions of people across the globe. Now we’re making all that energy green. This decade alone we’re investing €50bn into renewables and will be carbon neutral by 2040 – ten years earlier than most other global targets. This is a chance to play a key role on our journey.

Join our renewables specialists, working across the clean energy spectrum to grow our operations to 50 GW by 2030 – with some of the world’s largest on and offshore wind farms and industry-leading hydrogen initiatives. We’re also considered innovators in solar development including floating photovoltaics and agri-photovoltaics. Or add your expertise to our supply and trading operations, brokering renewable electricity, green gas, commodities, and CO2 emission allowances from one of our advanced energy trading floors.

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Any questions? Paul Blimberg, paul.blimberg@rwe.com

The Monitor National Marine Sanctuary is seeking applicants for the Sanctuary Advisory Council to fill 10 community voting seats and a non-voting Youth Seat, each having a member and alternate. The council ensures public participation in sanctuary management and provides advice to the sanctuary superintendent. Applications will be accepted through Jan. 30, 2024.

The advisory council consists of 10 community voting seats and 10 alternates representing a variety of local user groups and the general public. In addition, there are 12 non-voting seats representing federal, local, and state government entities, The Mariners’ Museum and Park, and a Youth Seat (age 14-17). Council representatives serve for a term of three years and meet four times each year in public sessions located at various locations in North Carolina, Virginia, or virtually.

WHAT: Sanctuary Advisory Council Seat Applications

DEADLINE: Monday Jan. 30, 2024

WHERE: Applications and instructions can be downloaded here: http://monitor.noaa.gov/advisory/news.html

The seats (member and alternate) include:

• Maritime Heritage & Archaeological Science
• Heritage Tourism (Virginia)
• Heritage Tourism (North Carolina)
• Education (K-12)
• Education (Higher Education)
• Recreational Diving
• Recreational/Commercial Fishing
• Ecological Sciences
• Military Community
• Cultural Engagement
• Youth Seat

To receive an application kit, or for further information, please contact Jessica Frayser, sanctuary advisory council coordinator, by email at Jessica.Frayser@noaa.gov.

Managed by NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, Monitor National Marine Sanctuary was designated in 1975 to protect the wreck of the famed Civil War ironclad USS Monitor, which sank during a storm 16 miles off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina in 1862. Join us on Facebook, Twitter.

https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/okeanos/training.html

NOAA Ocean Exploration is excited to announce that the application for the 2024 Explorer-in-Training Program is now open! 

This year, the Explorer-in-Training Program will feature two paid internship options: (a) 2 to 4-week expedition-based opportunities supporting ocean mapping operations on the Okeanos Explorer and (b) 10-week spring and summertime opportunities.

The 10-week internships give participants an experiential learning opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge through long-term projects supported by NOAA Ocean Exploration mentors. The expedition-based internships provide support for specific NOAA Ocean Exploration expeditions, giving participants the chance to contribute to mission efforts while gaining tangible skills that benefit their future pursuits.

Applicants may only apply for one internship option. Please see below for eligibility requirements and application instructions:

Eligibility

·  U.S. citizenship

·  Currently enrolled students (undergraduate or graduate) or recent graduates whose completed their degree programs the previous year; must be enrolled in or have received a degree from an accredited academic institution 

·  Degree, major, or intent to major in a field relevant to NOAA Ocean Exploration’s mission; these can include, but are not limited to: STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields, social sciences, communications, education, and/or ocean policy/management

·  Willingness to learn and follow NOAA Ocean Exploration’s office and shipboard standard operating procedures

Application Requirements

To learn more about projects available for 2024, please visit the Explorer-in-Training website.  

·  Submission of online application form 

·  Short answer response to each of the following required prompts:

o What attracts you to ocean exploration? (maximum 250 words) 

o What are your expectations for an Explorer-in-Training internship? What skills and/or experience are you hoping to gain to advance your future career goals? (maximum 500 words)

o NOAA Ocean Exploration is committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Tell us about your journey and how you would like to contribute to NOAA Ocean Exploration’s goal of creating a more diverse global pool of talent engaged in deep ocean exploration. (maximum 500 words)

·  Current resume or curriculum vitae (Note: if you have never created a CV before, here is some guidance from the National Science Foundation)

·  Contact information for at least one academic (professor, advisor, teacher, etc.) and one character reference (community member, work supervisor, mentor, etc.). These references should be able to speak to your character and your professional and/or academic background.

Please submit all application requirements via this Google Form.

Applications for the 2-4 week expedition-based opportunities will be accepted on a rolling basis, with a priority deadline of January 31, 2024. After this priority deadline, applications will still be accepted until all slots are filled for the 2024 field season.

Applications for the 10-week shore-based opportunities will be accepted until January 31, 2024.

If you have any questions, need guidance, or experience technical difficulties, please contact NOAA Ocean Exploration Acting Internship Program Coordinator, Logan Kline, at oer.internships@noaa.gov.

More information about the Explorer-in-Training Program can be found on NOAA Ocean Exploration’s website.

https://careers-hjf.icims.com/jobs/3859/historian/job

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF’s support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

HJF is seeking a Historian to gather historical data from various sources to answer questions about historical events. The Historian will collect and evaluate source information from written records, physical artifacts, and other types of evidence during their investigations. They will analyze and interpret historical information to determine its authenticity and significance. 

This position will be part of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Lab Support Services. The DPAA is the US Department of Defense Agency responsible for the recovery and identification of fallen US service members from WWII to the gulf war. Its mission is to provide the fullest possible accounting of missing personnel to their families and the nation. To accomplish this, the DPAA executes recovery missions worldwide, and recovered material is analyzed in the state-of-the-art DPAA laboratory.

https://www.flinders.edu.au/engage/community/short-courses/conservation-practicum

This topic provides hands-on experience in the theory and methods of conservation for maritime archaeological artefacts.

This course is an intensive introduction to materials science; deterioration processes in marine environments; pre-disturbance conservation surveys; in-situ conservation and stabilisation; recovery, initial storage, stabilisation and transportation of artefacts; and refers to storage and display of conserved artefacts. It is designed to provide participants with a general theoretical and practical background to archaeological conservation. It should also equip archaeologists with the appropriate conservation knowledge and skills necessary for the effective management of submerged cultural heritage.

When it’s run
29 January to 1 February 2024 

Mode of delivery
In person, Flinders Festival Plaza Campus

Duration
4 days

Bulgaria: Nessebar Underwater Archaeology

The Bulgarian Underwater Archaeology field school provides a comprehensive training in underwater archaeological methods through participation in an ongoing research project: discovering the submerged heritage of ancient Mesambria, present-day Nessebar (UNESCO World Heritage Site) on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. Today, significant parts of the ancient town are below sea level. Remains of fortification walls, towers, staircases, gates and other structures from Classical and Hellenistic period, Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages were traced in various sectors around the peninsula. The dynamic coastal landscape of the town makes it an ideal location to experience multiple aspects of maritime archaeology. Students will be trained  in various underwater archaeology and interdisciplinary practices: underwater reconnaissance survey, archaeological excavations, underwater photography, photogrammetry and 3D modeling, mapping and recording of submerged archaeological structures and monuments, marine geophysical survey, creating a GIS database, etc. Our research aims to fill in the gaps in our knowledge of the fortification system of Mesambria and its harbors, the changes to the coastal landscape and the fluctuation of the Black Sea level in Antiquity and the Middle Ages, and the societal reactions and adaptations to these changes. This program aims to broaden the knowledge and refine the skills of participating students, and thus enhance their career in Maritime Archaeology.

https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=2548123AR

We are seeking to appoint an individual with an established national or international profile within the field of Maritime Archaeology at Lecturer level. The successful candidate will enhance the reputation of the Department of Archaeology within Maritime Archaeology; will teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level; and will be expected to undertake leadership, management and engagement activities.

The post is full-time, fixed-term parental cover (for upto 9 months). 

About you

You will:

• hold an open water diving instructor qualification, an HSE Scuba qualification and an HSE dive medical;
• hold a PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in Maritime Archaeology or related discipline;
• have a detailed understanding and knowledge of regulations related to working underwater within the UK;
• have experience of teaching archaeological or scientific diving;
• have a track record of development and delivery of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level;
• have demonstrated success in delivering learning outcomes.

While not essential, the following criteria are desirable:

• growing and consistent national reputation in Maritime Archaeology;
• membership of the Higher Education Academy;
• involvement in national events;
• a teaching qualification (PCAP or equivalent);
• a full driving license.

What we can offer you

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work.

With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days, we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach. Details of benefits can be found at: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/hr/services/benefits-explained/index.page

For an informal discussion of the post, please contact Prof. Alison Gascoigne (Head of Archaeology) by email at: A.L.Gascoigne@soton.ac.uk

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Further details:

• Job Description and Person Specification

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who supports our mission of inclusivity.

Apply by midnight on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.

Location:  Avenue Campus
Salary:   £56,021 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term (up to 9 months maternity cover)
Closing Date:  Wednesday 03 January 2024
Interview Date:   To be confirmed
Reference:  2548123AR

This is an underwater Cultural Resource Management (CRM) field school. It is designed to train students for the specific needs of marine CRM and as a job training program. Students seeking training in academic underwater archaeology may participate but need to understand that the program will have significant concentration on compliance, legal frameworks of marine CRM and immersion in consultation practices.

2024 US PA Lake Erie

Cultural Resource Management, the legally required management and protection of our shared heritage, requires archaeologists to do more than just archaeology. CRM requires an understanding of legal frameworks, professional ethics, consultation, and project management. Conducting CRM in an underwater environment also requires specialized skills in marine remote sensing, landscape reconstruction, and, occasionally, SCUBA diving. This field school teaches the skills of underwater Cultural Resource Management through research on the submerged landscapes of Lake Erie. This program will not focus on shipwrecks (the more academic side of marine archaeology) but on understanding submerged landscape as this is the mainstay of Marine CRM work and where the greatest need for trained marine CRM professionals is. The skills taught in this course are similar to those employed in CRM to identify sites prior to offshore energy (wind, oil, and gas) development. This course is appropriate for students interested in both Cultural Resource Management and traditional academic archaeology in an underwater environment.

Until approximately 4,000 years ago, Lake Erie was lower than it is today, leaving large swaths of the modern lake bottom open for habitation. During earlier times, the lake basin contained two smaller lakes connected by a wetland and stream. This mixture of environments would have been attractive to humans, and the quick filling of the basin likely preserved sites in situ. By combining marine remote sensing, geoarchaeology, and Indigenous knowledge, we will identify areas on the lake floor that likely contain submerged habitation sites.

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/763740800

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), NOAA Diving Center (NDC), with two vacancies in Seattle, WA.

This position is also announced under vacancy number OMAO-24-12222409-ST, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.

As a Training Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Coordinate, promote, certify personnel, and execute effective training and provide oversight for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric (NOAA) Diving Center (NDC) in order to promote safe diving practices, minimizing the likelihood of diving accidents; issue certifications through a nationally recognized SCUBA training agency.
• Support several areas of the NDC program including equipment and facilities maintenance and operations, diving and hyperbaric chamber operational support, supervision and training of divers, and diving unit inspections.
• Develop, schedule, and provide instruction in NOAA diving and dive-related training, including but not limited to, NOAA diver, Divemaster, and Diving Medical Technician. Serve as dive instructor/trainer, dive supervisor, standby diver, and tender as required to support NDC course offerings.

https://us232.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/sealaska/Posting/View/2285

Underwater Anthropology Intern

Sealaska Heritage Institute, 105 S. Seward Street, Suite 201, Juneau, Alaska, United States of America Req #221

 Friday, October 20, 2023

Job Title: Underwater Anthropology Intern

Location: Juneau, AK

Job Summary:

Apply your love of geo-sciences as the Underwater Anthropology Intern at Sealaska Heritage Institute this summer! The goal of this internship is to help you master intertidal sediment core survey so that you can teach others about the underwater landscape of Southeast Alaska. You will work on creating a user-friendly poster and video for using an intertidal sediment core unit. These tools will help community members collect sediment cores around Southeast Alaska that SHI can then analyze for sea level transitions.

Sealaska Heritage Institute’s (SHI) mission is to perpetuate and enhance the cultures of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian people, promoting cultural diversity and cross-cultural understanding. This internship is within the Culture and History department, and you will work alongside SHI’s Underwater Anthropologist to better understand the landscape at the lower sea level in Southeast Alaska.

This internship will take place in-person at the Sealaska Heritage Institute office in Juneau, AK. You may travel to Southeast Alaska community as part of other ongoing research.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• With assistance from team members, collect samples with core unit tools in the intertidal.
• Create user-friendly materials (print and video) to teach others about sediment surveys.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Willingness to work outside in rainy conditions
• Able to both collaborate with a team and work independently

• Ability to meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a Sealaska shareholder, descendant of a shareholder, or spouse of a shareholder
• Ability to travel as needed

Education and Experience:

• Must be age 18 at time of hire

• Must be currently enrolled in post-secondary school/program or a recent graduate (1-2 years)
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred:

• Studying Anthropology, Archaeology, Geology, Earth Science, Native Studies, or similar
• Skills in video editing or graphic design
• At least a 2.5 GPA
• Strong critical thinking and research skills
• Self-starter with ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment

Application Process:

• Complete online application at Sealaska.com/careers by January 22, 2024.
• Submit a resume and recent transcript (unofficial) with online application.
• Submit sample of work (flyer or video) if you have developed one in the past.
• You may be asked to provide proof of your status as a Sealaska shareholder, shareholder descendant, or shareholder spouse.
• You must successfully complete a background check prior to onboarding at Sealaska.

About Sealaska Intern Program

The Sealaska intern program exists to uplift Sealaska shareholders and their descendants pursuing post-secondary education with meaningful career experience, learning opportunities, and a supportive community. Interns explore career interests, grow professional skills, and connect with the unique and vibrant cultures of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian people. You will spend the summer with peers who share an Alaska Native heritage, learning from each other and building a community as you venture into your careers. Learn more at sealaska.com/careers/summer-internships.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands:

• Must be able to perform computer-based tasks and processing for up to 8 hours, including sitting or standing, mousing, interacting with information on a computer monitor.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25 pounds regularly.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Bending or standing as necessary.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified, as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Who is Sealaska? Established in 1972, Sealaska is the Alaska Native regional corporation for Southeast Alaska. Our 23,000 shareholders are Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people with more than 10,000 years of ancestral ties to the oceans, forests and communities of Southeast Alaska. We serve the twin goals of economic prosperity and environmental protection. 

We are committed to providing the best possible climate for maximum development and goal achievement for all our employees.  As a Native-owned company, Sealaska Corporation is proud to promote an inclusive and diverse workplace, with respect for the cultural traditions in the communities where we operate.

Sealaska Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status or physical disability.  However, preference may be extended to an enrolled member of a federally-recognized Indian Tribe*

*“Indian Tribe” means an Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 668; 43 U.S.C. 1601) which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.

Our internships are rooted in a variety of disciplines from community outreach and communications to architecture and underwater archaeology at National Park Service sites located throughout the nation.

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Dec 1, 2023 – Feb 5, 2024 

Intern application period opens

Exciting Opportunities for Early Career Researchers

The Unpath’d Waters project is currently looking to recruit two short-term post-graduate or post-doctoral research associates with a passion for maritime archaeology to help us in two key areas of our project. Both posts will be recruited to Bangor University and are for three-month fixed term contracts. Both roles are suitable for 100% remote working and will be available from December 2023 with work to be completed by April 2024. Please see attached document for more details.

Role 1: Data archives and wreck identification

This role will be to help identify located but unnamed wrecks in the Irish Sea. The successful applicant will identify, collate and research maritime archives (analogue and digital) associated with specific vessel losses in the Irish Sea and support the integration of these records with outputs from multibeam sonar surveys of wreck sites to facilitate vessel/wreck identification. This is a superb opportunity to work on a major national inter-disciplinary project with experts in the field of maritime archaeology and ocean sciences. The role would be supported by the research team leader based at Bangor University and will have a clear focus on identifying a number of vessels lost during WWI off the west coast of the Isle of Man. The role will involve close collaboration with external project partners to support the development of innovative and effective mechanisms to link related maritime archives, marine data and museum related collections at a national and local level. Your contributions will be recognised fully in the products of Unpath’d Waters, which completes in November 2024.

Role 2: Marine Data Standards Guidance development

The key aim for this post is to revise the Archaeology Data Service (ADS) Guides to Good Practice relevant to marine geophysical survey. The new guide will play a crucial role in combining existing guidance notes and recommendations from the national heritage bodies, leading researchers and practitioners into a single unified and accessible resource. The new guide will cover the whole lifecycle of a project, from design phase through to deposition of a digital archive. It will need to include and reference the requirements of funders from across the UK heritage sector, as well as incorporate guidance and standards from key partners dealing with maritime environment data including MEDIN and NERC Environmental Data Service. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a major national project and with experts in the field of maritime archaeology. The role would also be supported by a data standards specialist from the ADS to advise on technical aspects such and how to structure the research. The final output will be the first of the new generation of Guides to Good Practice documents and would be hosted with the ADS with a DOI for citation purposes. While the role will be recruited to Bangor University, the successful applicant will also work closely with project team members based in the Archaeology Data Service (ADS) at the University of York.

Many thanks,

Barney Sloane, Historic England, Principal Investigator Unpath’d Waters

Mike Roberts, Bangor University, Co-Investigator Unpath’d Waters

Barney Sloane

National Specialist Services Director

Historic England | Room 2/60 | The Engine House

Fire Fly Avenue | Swindon | SN2 2EH

07836 244505

Applications for the National Park Service OWUSS Research Internship are now open.

This year’s internship will focus on underwater photogrammetry in National Parks and beyond.

The intern will travel with the NPS Submerged Resources Center generating large-scale, advanced photogrammetry models involving the SeaArray— a unique high-resolution, world-class multi- camera imaging system.

For more information and to how to apply check out our link:

https://www.owuscholarship.org/

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The Department of Archaeology at Memorial University invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in maritime archaeology (in the broadest sense and open to all technical/theoretical areas of expertise), subject to final budgetary approval. The position will commence on July 1, 2024 (negotiable) on the St. John’s campus. Candidates must hold a PhD or have
defended their doctoral thesis in archaeology or a cognate discipline by the time of appointment.

We are seeking a candidate with a research portfolio oriented to the study of maritime cultures, encompassing the history of human (Indigenous and/or settler) populations and their relationships with marine and coastal ecosystems, landscapes, and changing climates. In a Canadian province where lifeways and identities are intertwined with stories, practices and beliefs connected to the sea, and in a university where ocean-related research and programs are a core strength, we are especially interested in applications from individuals already engaged in, or willing to develop, research projects anchored in Newfoundland and Labrador.