World War II Historian, Digital Content

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3327289

The National WWII Museum is currently seeking a World War II Historian, Digital Content. The World War II Historian, Digital Content position offers a unique opportunity for a scholar to be a part of the intellectual life of the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy at The National WWII Museum, providing expertise in the development and production of historical content for the Museum’s digital platforms. This individual will review and audit existing historical materials, research and write, and enable the creation of new articles and other high quality historical content. The World War II Historian will engage fully in Museum and Institute scholarly activities, including higher education, leadership, and public programs, and represent The Museum to the scholarly community at professional and academic conferences.

This position reports to the Executive Director of the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy.

Requirements

  • Serve as Institute lead for development, coordination, and integration of historical content as envisioned in The Museum’s Strategic Plan.
  • Research, write, coordinate, and peer-review historical content and archival footage for The Museum’s digital platforms.
  • Teach graduate-level courses as part of the World War II Studies MA and continuing education programs, partnered with Arizona State University, and other higher education initiatives.
  • Attend and participate in seminars, lectures, and public presentations.
  • Participate in Institute Public Programming by interviewing guest speakers, taking part in panels and discussions, and providing talks on WWII leadership and other relevant aspects of the war.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Executive Director of the Institute for the Study of War and Democracy.

Qualifications

  • Hold a doctorate degree (PhD) in U.S. History or a related specialty.
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of WWII, the U.S. role in the war, and a commitment to research and professional goals that support the mission of the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy, and, more broadly, The National WWII Museum.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and abilities – verbal, written, and digital.
  • Ability to travel to attend conferences, meetings sponsored by associations or industries, meet clients or representatives of potential clients, and to participate in overseas programs.
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule that goes beyond a 40-hour week, including some weekends and evenings.

In addition to offering competitive wages, the Museum’s benefits package includes: 

  • Medical insurance – 2 plan options; Museum pays 75% of premium 
  • Dental and vision insurance 
  • Flexible spending account 
  • 401(k) – Museum matches 50% of employee contribution up to 6%; employer contribution full vested after 3 years of employment 
  • Life insurance and AD&D – $15,000 policy employer paid; additional life and AD&D available 
  • Long term disability insurance 
  • Paid vacation and sick leave, 10 paid holidays per year 
  • Free parking 
  • Tuition assistance and professional development 
  • Employee assistance program 

The National WWII Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks diversity in its workforce.  We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.  Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.

Historian

Training, Research, and Policy Omaha, Nebraska

https://jobs.jobvite.com/snainternational/job/oT9Pxfw8

SNA International, the Global Leader in Forensics, Biometrics, and Identity Intelligence, is currently looking for a detailed-oriented Historian with a strong work ethic to support the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) mission to provide the fullest possible accounting for missing US service members from past conflicts.   

Qualified candidates will conduct comprehensive historical research and archival tasking in support of the DPAA’s Indo-Pacific (IP) Directorate and work DPAA projects associated with WWII.

Critical Work Responsibilities may include but not limited to:  

  • Perform complex historical research into locating and identifying missing service members from World War II. 
  • Write historical reports, documentary research, interpreting oral histories, secondary source readings, geographically bounded studies, case narratives, reports of findings, and briefings to Agency leadership. 
  • Conduct research and analysis for cases that leads to comprehensive and accurate case development and investigations and case narratives.
  • Conduct archival research and collect archival materials as needed.
  • Build and develop recommendations to disinter unidentified remains from past conflicts, with the goal of pursuing all avenues towards exhumation and identification.
  • Assists with communications with foreign representatives/embassies and casualty/mortuary offices. 
  • Update, refine, and enhance the DPAA’s Case Management Data and visualization tools.
  • Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:  

  • 5 years of professional historical research experience (includes educational experience)   
  • Master’s degree in history or related field with a strong understanding of US Military History, History of Science and/or World War II.
  • Specialist knowledge of the Indo-Pacific Theater (working toward PhD preferred) 
  • Possess a broad knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of historical research and analysis as gained through graduate education in history and relevant job experience. 
  • Possess the ability to conduct research on a diverse array of cases with scattered and scant source material. 
  • Possess the ability to apply flexible approaches and versatility to conducting research. 
  • Possess exceptional written and oral communication skills evidenced by publication and conference presentation record. 
  • Possess ability to provide written products quickly and in formats tailored for varied audiences. 
  • Demonstrated history of writing for a wide, non-specialist audience. 
  • Knowledge of professional writing styles based on professional experience. 
  • Demonstrated experience with archival research. 
  • Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with excellent time management skills 
  • Able to work well independently as well as in a team environment. 
  • Possess strong attention to detail and excellent recordkeeping skills. 
  • Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  

  • Possess a broad knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of historical research and analysis as gained through graduate education in history and relevant job experience. 
  • Ability to conduct research on a diverse array of cases with scattered and scant source material. 
  • Ability to apply flexible approaches and versatility to conducting research. 
  • Knowledge of professional writing styles based on experience. 
  • Exceptional abilities in oral and written communication, and the ability to provide written products quickly and in formats tailored for varied audiences. 
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel). 
  • A demonstrated history of initiative and achievement. 
  • A demonstrated history of working independently with client staff. 
  • Experience working independently with minimal direction or supervision. 
  • Experience supporting and anticipating client needs and demonstrating problem-solving skills. 
  • Experience performing tasks under tight deadlines and managing shifting priorities. 

Physical Requirements:  

The physical demands and work environment 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. 

  • This work is primarily sedentary, although some physical effort may be required, particularly if traveling to assist with field investigations. 
  • Office work may include the transfer of archival boxes. 
  • Individuals must be capable of working under high stress and pressure of short deadlines. 

 
Please submit a cover letter along with your CV. CVs without a cover letter will not be considered. 
 
SNA International 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.   

LSU: Assistant Professor – Anthropology/Coastal Archaeology

https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LSU/job/E0327-Howe-Russell-Kniffen-East-Geoscience-Complex/Assistant-Professor—Anthropology-Coastal-Archaeology_R00109086-1

The Department of Geography and Anthropology at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in North American Archaeology to begin in Fall 2026. This is a full-time (nine-month) appointment with a 2-2 teaching load.

We seek someone with a PhD degree (or equivalent) in Anthropology, Archaeology or a related field. We are particularly interested in candidates specializing in precolonial coastal North America who currently work in, or who are willing to establish a research program in the Southeasthern United States and Louisiana. Methodologies are open with a preference for applications who complement current departmental strengths and those with a desire to work across disciplinary boundaries and the ability to collaborate with multiple communities and other stakeholders. We seek a colleague invested in the mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students, especially someone with the capacity to organize a field school and/or integrate students into their research. Candidates should display a promising program of high-quality, theoretically-informed, and problem-oriented research and publication, as well as the capacity to secure funding.

We expect our new colleague to teach North American Archaeology, Louisiana Archaeology, Field Methods in Archaeology, as well as eventually develop courses aligned with their research expertise.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Jill Trepanier at jtrepa3@lsu.edu.

North Carolina Maritime History Council: Call for Papers

Our 35th Annual NC Maritime History Council Conference will be held at Fort Fisher State Historic Site on December 4-6, 2025! Information on how to submit a paper to the conference and the conference theme can be found below. The deadline to submit a paper abstract is October 17, 2025!

Commerce, Labor, and War in the Carolinas

The Cape Fear River is the only waterway in North Carolina that flows directly into the Atlantic Ocean. Port records indicate that it was a significant entrepôt and shipping gateway for trade in the Caribbean and the Atlantic World. The landscape features archaeological evidence of the Cape Fear Indians and legends of the Yamasee War. Brunswick was an important colonial port before being superseded by Wilmington. Fort Anderson was constructed atop the remains of Brunswick during the Civil War and served as an integral part of the riverine defense system before the demise of the Confederacy. The Cape Fear region also represents the legacy of a significant rice culture during the 18th and 19th centuries. Rice cultivation relied heavily on enslaved labor, with plantations utilizing extensive systems of levees, ditches, and trunk gates to control the river’s tidal flow. The Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, a designated National Heritage Area, extends from Wilmington southwards. During World War II, Wilmington was home to several key shipyards that played a vital role in the war effort and is now home to the battleship USS North Carolina.

The theme of the 35th Annual NC Maritime History Council Conference is, “Commerce, Labor, and War in the Carolinas.”  Fort Fisher was a crucial part of the Civil War defense network. Soldiers, enslaved laborers, and conscripted Lumbee Indians built the fortification to guard New Inlet and protect blockade runners bringing supplies to the Confederacy. In proximity, the Cape Fear Civil War Shipwreck Discontiguous District, nominated to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985, encompasses one of the largest collections of shipwrecks in the USA. The conference venue also serves as the home of the NC Underwater Archaeology Branch, with a state mandate to manage North Carolina’s submerged heritage and historic connections to university maritime training centers such as the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and the Program in Maritime Studies at East Carolina University.

 

Papers should include some form of connection to the Carolinas or Mid-Atlantic region. While the conference committee accepts papers on all aspects of maritime history and archaeology related to the Carolinas, we especially encourage papers that speak to the conference theme as outlined above. Presentations (formal and informal) by students, both undergraduate and graduate, and independent researchers or members of the community are all welcome and encouraged.

 

To submit a paper, each individual or group should send an email with the paper/presentation title, authors/presenters, institutional affiliation(s), and a 150-word abstract to the Conference Committee of the NC Maritime History Council, ncmhcboard@gmail.com. The deadline to submit an abstract for consideration is Friday, October 17, 2025.

Grants to Assist Archaeologists Gain Commercial Dive Qualifications

The National Monuments Service of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is offering up to four grants in 2026, each valued at €5,900, to assist archaeologists gain commercial diving qualifications.

Interested archaeologists are invited to submit a covering letter, CV and details of their proposed dive training course to uch@housing.gov.ie by 5pm, Friday 24 October 2025.

To be eligible, applicants should have:

  • An academic degree (NFQ Level 8 or higher) in archaeology
  • Knowledge or experience of underwater archaeology
  • Knowledge or experience of Irish archaeology
  • Availability to work as an underwater archaeologist in Ireland

In addition, the applicants should ideally have:

  • Completed a basic dive training course
  • Dived in Ireland
  • Dived in the past year
  • Two years’ practical experience in archaeology.

Please give information demonstrating that you meet all of the above requirements in your covering letter and CV. Please also give details of your preferred commercial dive training course and its location, including course name and HSE equivalency, date and supplier.

http://www.archaeology.ie/about-us/corporate-information/news/grants-to-assist-archaeologists-gain-commercial-dive-qualifications/

We are pleased to announce the Call for Papers for the Asia-Pacific Conference on Maritime and Underwater Cultural Heritage (APCONF-MUCH) 2026

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We are pleased to announce the Call for Papers for the Asia-Pacific Conference on Maritime and Underwater Cultural Heritage (APCONF-MUCH) 2026. We warmly invite proposals that address the conference themes and contribute to advancing dialogue and collaboration across disciplines, regions, and communities. To ensure consistency and quality, we kindly ask all contributors to carefully follow the indications and submission guidelines provided in the official call. This will allow the organising committee to review proposals fairly and to design a coherent, dynamic, and impactful programme. The submission form can be found here.

Paper proposals are due by 20 September 2025, and notices of acceptance will be sent out approximately mid-November. Presenters whose papers are accepted are reminded that they are expected to provide a full written version of their paper to their session chair before 30 March 2026 for inclusion in the conference proceedings.

Volunteer Vacation: Join our non-profit foundation to recover maritime cultural heritage in Vigo, Spain

https://www.workaway.info/en/host/958669269868

This is a non-profit state foundation whose aims include working to recover maritime cultural heritage and promoting the Camino de Santiago by sea.

Is the owner of the steam museum ship, a former water tanker that was converted into a passenger ship, with a large multi-purpose activities. It is the only ship whose triple expansion steam engine is still in working order, dating back to 1907. It is listed in the Spanish register of historic ships.

The project consists of continuing the restoration work that the foundation is carrying out on the ship so that it can sail again. Volunteers will help with the overhaul of the engine, painting and varnishing, minor repairs, etc.
In addition to the tasks related to the ship, where they will be accommodated in bunks (the ship is moored in the centre of Vigo), the foundation offers social and sporting activities: on Wednesdays, they can sail in traditional boats on the Vigo estuary; bicycles are available; sailing trips on a schooner and soon they will also be able to go sailing in a batel (a traditional Galician rowing boat).

They are offered free accommodation and use of the kitchen (each volunteer will bring their own food). The boat is moored at the Portocultura quay, next to the Nautilus underwater observatory and other historic boats.

Associate Scientist III with the Cooperative Programs for the Advancement of Earth System Science (CPAESS). This position will support NOAA Ocean Exploration’s (OER) mission through the collection, processing, and management of ocean exploration data.

https://ucar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UCAR_Careers/job/Silver-Spring-MD/CPAESS-Associate-Scientist-III—Mapping-Technician_REQ-2025-105-1?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR6hOLl3vXk8Tp3mSCJEVi6CcyAJzkgkPgH8ZUuy0SOprtrJbISqzBJ8_96QgA_aem_SKznMZH9AfVr-BY_d-IokQ

UCAR is excited to announce the opening for an Associate Scientist III with the Cooperative Programs for the Advancement of Earth System Science (CPAESS). This position will support NOAA Ocean Exploration’s (OER) mission through the collection, processing, and management of ocean exploration data. This position is part of a dynamic technical operations team and plays a vital role in conducting multidisciplinary scientific expeditions, including at-sea data acquisition aboard the Okeanos Explorer for 60–120 days per year. The CPAESS Associate Scientist III will contribute to high-quality geospatial and acoustic data products, help develop and maintain standard operating procedures, and mentor early-career interns during field deployments. The role also includes collaborative project work ashore, public data stewardship, and engaging with the broader scientific community through outreach and training efforts.

CPAESS serves the Earth System Science community in three distinct areas of service. We partner with federal agencies and businesses to hire critical scientific staff, enabling a more robust workforce. Through our scientific programs, we seek to edify new research with our postdoctoral programs, our visiting scientist and internship programs, along with our interagency support programs. We also help build the Earth system science community by convening and managing summer schools and institutes, conferences, and advisory committees.

Position Details:

Visa Sponsored Job:No

Relocation Assistance Eligible:No

Job Location: Silver Spring, Maryland

Position Type & Term:Full time, Regular

Compensation Range:

Hiring Range: $87,818 – $109,772

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, and skills relevant to the role.*

Application Notes

Application Deadline: This position will be posted until 11:59:59 p.m. MT on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Applications will not be accepted past this date.

Required application materials (preferably in PDF Format): 

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter – Please address how your skills and experience meet the needs of this position using the following prompts as guidance:
    1. Describe experience processing or analyzing geospatial or acoustic data, including tools used and how your work contributed to project success.
    2. Working aboard a vessel requires endurance, adaptability, and technical readiness. Share your experiences handling technical, environmental, and team-related scenarios on board a vessel at sea.
    3. Part of this role involves mentoring interns and supporting outreach efforts. Elaborate on a time you trained or mentored someone (formally or informally) in a technical or operational skill, including strategies used and the outcome.

Work Location: 

This position is open to candidates seeking in-person, hybrid (combination of in-person and remote), and/or fully remote opportunities.

UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories. CPAESS staff deployed to federal agencies must abide by their respective federal agency requirements concerning remote/flexible work arrangements.

Background Checks: Federal screens and UCAR background checks are conducted for candidates selected for hire. Learn more.

What You Will Do

Here is a summary of what one would expect to be generally responsible for in this role.

Key Responsibilities

Geospatial Data Processing & Hydrographic Analysis

Acquiring and processing mapping and environmental data using sonar systems, GIS tools, and related sensors.

  • Process and quality control multibeam sonar and other acoustic data (e.g., single-beam, sub-bottom profiler), removing anomalies and ensuring fidelity across datasets.
  • Apply geospatial tools (e.g., ArcPro, Qimera) to synthesize pre-cruise datasets and prioritize survey areas in under-explored regions.
  • Maintain and organize data archives and databases to ensure continuity and accessibility of products and metadata.
  • Generate data products post-cruise (e.g., bathymetric maps, water column visualizations, habitat maps, biodiversity analysis, story maps, web stories) for integration into NOAA and public repositories.
  • Adhere to NOAA and partner protocols for data structure, naming conventions, and submission to national archives.
     

Ocean Mapping Operations & At-Sea Readiness

Leading watch shifts, supporting expedition logistics, and mentoring while at sea.

  • Stand 12-hour watches at sea, ensuring system performance, troubleshooting issues with the chief scientist, and maintaining operational logs.
  • Support ROV and CTD operations, including water sample filtering for eDNA analysis, assisting with biological and geological sample documentation and packaging, serving as an ROV navigator, and data logging.
  • Train and mentor early-career mapping interns during expeditions, using standardized onboard procedures.
  • Assist with collecting and logging environmental and acoustic data (e.g., sonar, CTD, eDNA, ROV data, and annotations).
  • Ensure personal physical and mental readiness for offshore deployments totaling 60–120 days annually.
     

Systems Development, Planning, & Process Improvement

Managing data pipelines, contributing to planning processes, and developing procedures and tools to improve operations.

  • Draft and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) in collaboration with onboard and shore-based teams, incorporating lessons learned and evolving technologies.
  • Maintain structured wrap-up and post-cruise deliverables, including data synthesis, analytics, and open data reporting to enable follow-on science and ensure public accessibility.
  • Support campaign planning and inter-expedition coordination through improved data packaging, reporting workflows, and resource documentation.
  • Contribute to evaluations of new technologies and methodologies to optimize current mapping, ROV, sampling, and data collection operations.
  • Identify opportunities for operational streamlining and work with the Technical Operations team to implement scalable improvements.
     

Science Communication, Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing

Sharing scientific knowledge through training, outreach, and community engagement.

  • Lead or co-lead onboard training sessions for early-career interns or technicians using NOAA standard protocols.
  • Participate in and represent the organization at interdisciplinary science conferences, trainings, and external planning meetings.
  • Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and partner organizations to share knowledge on mapping, sampling, and ROV operational best practices.
  • Develop public-facing educational and outreach products to promote NOAA Ocean Exploration’s mission and findings.
  • Communicate project goals, timelines, and progress across diverse teams and partners through written documentation and verbal updates.

Who We’d Love To Join Our Team

Successful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following criteria:

Education & Experience

REQUIRED

  • Bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree in a scientific discipline pertinent to an NCAR/UCAR scientific program (i.e., oceanography).
  • 3- 5 years as an Associate Scientist II (or equivalent education/position) with evidence of considerable professional progress and substantial/relevant research experience.

PREFERRED

  • Experience working in an offshore environment using ocean exploration tools with a focus on interpretation of deep-sea biology (e.g., ROV, uncrewed systems, multibeam and other acoustic sonars, and/or Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) instrumentation).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Demonstrated skill and ability applying knowledge of geospatial data (e.g., GIS programs and tools, and acoustic mapping).
  • Ability to meet physical requirements for being in the office and on a vessel, including the ability to lead 12-hour watch shifts at sea, seven days per week, while providing mentorship to a student intern assigned to the same shift as lead watchstander.
  • Well-developed data management, organization skills, and a keen attention to detail and situational awareness. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills to enable working as part of operational teams, as well as a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with students, colleagues, and external partners.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead training sessions while onboard the vessel and participate in training onboard.
  • Well-developed communication of project planning and execution details.

Benefits Overview 

UCAR affirms its commitment to employees through competitive benefits. In addition to medical, dental, vision, retirement, and life insurance,  UCAR offers a variety of programs focused on work-life balance and professional, and personal development. These include:

  • Tuition Assistance, time off allowance to attend classes, and other professional development opportunities
  • UCAR contributes 10% of your eligible pay into your retirement account; 100% fully vested on day one
  • Starting minimum accrual of 20 days of personal time off each year (prorated for less than full-time positions)
  • 10 paid holidays
  • 10 days of sick leave each year
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Short-term medical leave paid at 100% of your regular salary
  • EcoPass for local Colorado residents to use the Denver and Boulder-area transit system at no cost

Applications for the 2026 WDHOF® Scholarships and Training Grants open on September 1, 2025 and close on October 31, 2025.

https://www.wdhof.org/scholarships/how-to-apply

Full listing of the 2026 Scholarships and Training Grants:

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Graduate Scholarships in Underwater Archaeology:

https://www.wdhof.org/scholarship/cecelia-connelly-graduate-scholarship-in-underwater-archaeology

Underwater Archaeological Skills Days

https://allevents.in/stoke-on-trent/underwater-archaeological-skills-days/200028702474248

Date & Location

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 am – Sun, 05 Oct, 2025 at 05:00 pm (BST) Add to Calendar

Capernwray Dive Site

119 Blurton Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 2, United Kingdom, Stoke On TrentView on map

About the event

Underwater Archaeological Skills Days

🌊 Dive into History at Capernwray! 🧭⚓
Join us for Archaeological Underwater Skills Days – Part of BSAC North West Dive Fest!

Ready to level up your diving adventures? Take the plunge into the fascinating world of underwater archaeology with this unique, hands-on training weekend at the stunning Capernwray Dive Centre, all as part of the celebratory spirit of BSAC North West Dive Fest!

Whether you’re dreaming of uncovering shipwrecks, mapping forgotten underwater landscapes, or just want to add new purpose to your dives — this two-day course is the perfect introduction to real-world maritime archaeology.

🔍 What You’ll Learn
Day 1 – Recorder Day
Grab your camera, notebook, and fins — it’s time to dive in! You’ll learn how to record a site using sketching, photography, and video. We’ll explore what to look for, how to document your findings, and the core principles of responsible underwater investigation.

Day 2 – Survey Skills
It’s all about the detail. Get hands-on with 2D site survey techniques, including the use of a planning frame to create accurate scale drawings. Build your confidence working as part of a dive team collecting meaningful archaeological data.

🧠 Online Theory + 📜 A Recognised Qualification
Before the in-water training, complete the essential online theory module – Underwater Combined Theory (£90).
Once you’ve completed both the online and practical elements, you’ll earn the NAS Foundation Qualification — your first step into the world of maritime archaeology.

🗓 Dates & Cost
📍 Location: Capernwray Dive Centre, Lancashire
🎟 Course Fee: £160 (includes tuition & training materials; does not include Capernwray entry or air fills)
💻 Theory Module: £90 (book separately online)

🤿 Who Can Join?
This course is open to divers with:
✅ BSAC Advanced Ocean Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water, or equivalent
✅ At least 5 UK dives completed in the last 12 months

⚓ Why Join?
Explore a new dimension to your diving

Learn from experienced archaeological instructors

Be part of the BSAC NW Dive Fest community

Add purpose to your dives and contribute to underwater heritage

Ready to dive into the past? Book your spot today and become part of our growing community of underwater explorers.
Let’s celebrate our underwater world — through discovery, history, and adventure!


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Also check out other Workshops in Stoke On Trent, Festivals in Stoke On Trent, Arts events in Stoke On Trent.

Research Associate in Marine Science

Ulster University – School of Geography & Environmental Sciences

A postdoctoral research position in marine remote sensing and modelling of the preservation and decay of underwater archaeological sites is offered in the School of Geography and Environmental Sciences at Ulster University.

https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOJ653/research-associate-in-marine-science

A postdoctoral research position in marine remote sensing and modelling of the preservation and decay of underwater archaeological sites is offered in the School of Geography and Environmental Sciences at Ulster University. The successful candidate will work with modelling of environmental and anthropogenic data, which will be used to model the factors affecting the preservation and decay of underwater archaeological sites. This will be part of the European Research Council-funded project ENDURE, working with co-investigators Chris McGonigle and Rory Quinn in support of the grant holder, Senior Researcher David Gregory (National Museum of Denmark).

– ABOUT YOU –

– A bachelor’s degree or higher, or equivalent Level 6 qualification in Marine Science, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
– A doctorate held or in the final stages of completion, in Marine Science, Environmental Science or a related discipline, preferably with ecological application.
– Experience of marine modelling at a range of scales (regional to site specific), with related skills in GIS for marine data, workflows and data products.
– Strong quantitative skills with experience in programming and data analysis (R or Python).
– Successful completion of a research project in marine modelling – related to geoarchaeology, marine fisheries and/or ecosystems research related subjects.

Please find our employee benefits on our website.

Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family-friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.

Supporting the Next Generation of Underwater Archaeologists

https://www.menorcashipwreckproject.com/sunkenhistoryscholar

Now in its third year, the Sunken History Scholar program supports a young person passionate about archaeology to attend the Menorca Shipwreck Project Field School—a two-week immersive program offering hands-on experience in underwater archaeology.

Participants will train alongside archaeologists, divers, and cultural heritage professionals to excavate shipwrecks in the historic harbor of Ciutadella, Menorca, and gain practical skills in archaeological recording, artifact handling, and site interpretation.

Eligibility & Requirements:

35 years old or younger.

Available for the full Field School Group 1 session: September 27 – October 11, 2025.

Proficiency in written and spoken English.

PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent) preferred.

Strong interest in pursuing archaeology as a career.

Applicants from Menorca or Catalonia will be prioritized.

Scholarship Covers:

Field School Tuition

Domestic Air Travel

Accommodations

Scholarship participants must cover their own international air travel, gear rental, and food.

Apply

Applications due August 27th, 2025

Selected applicant will be notified the first week of September.

The Menorca Shipwreck Project: 2025

https://www.menorcashipwreckproject.com/join

Great opportunity to learn underwater archaeology and shoot science in action.

Menorca Underwater Archaeology Field School – Two Places Available This Fall

The Menorca Shipwreck Project is offering an underwater archaeology field school this fall. This program provides participants with hands-on training in archaeological field methods in a submerged environment, working directly on shipwrecks ranging from 2,000 years old to 300 in Cala en Busquets, Port of Ciutadella.

Field school participants gain practical experience in excavation techniques, site mapping, 3D photogrammetry, and artifact documentation. The program also includes daily lectures and technical labs, with instruction provided by a collaborative team of international archaeologists, museum staff, and cultural heritage specialists. Session 1 is September 27th – October 11th. Session 2 October 13th – October 25th.

No previous archaeology experience required though some previous dive experience encouraged.

We also have just announced the Sunken History Scholarship program for young aspiring archaeologists to apply to.

https://www.menorcashipwreckproject.com/sunkenhistoryscholar

CMAS International Scientific Diving Course 2025

https://www.cmas.org/news/cmas-international-scientific-diving-course-2025.html

We are pleased to announce the CMAS International Scientific Diving Course, which will take place in the beautiful city of Faro, Algarve, Portugal, from 19 to 26 September 2025.

Organized by the Scientific Center of the University of Algarve in collaboration with CMAS Portugal, this course offers a unique opportunity for researchers to enhance their scientific diving skills while exploring the rich marine environments of southern Portugal. Join UALG for an unforgettable week of learning, collaboration, and discovery with renowned experts in the field!
More information at: https://cmasportugal.pt/scientific-diving-course/

Click to access INFO_CMAS-Scientific-Diving-Course.pdf

2026 Coastal Warfare: Protecting the Coast with Fortifications and Fleets

2026 Coastal Warfare: Protecting the Coast with Fortifications and Fleets

The Estonian Maritime Museum has been organising international conferences dedicated to naval history since 2022.

The next conference, titled ‘Coastal Warfare: Protecting the Coast with Fortifications and Fleets’, will be held in Tallinn on 27 February 2026. As the title suggests, coastal warfare in conjunction with coastal protection will be under close examination. Although fleet-on-fleet engagements have aroused more interest among historians, the coastal domain also involves a number of interesting aspects. The concepts of coastal sea and coastal protection vary between countries and heavily depend on geographical characteristics. Therefore, this theatre of warfare may include sea fortifications, various coastal facilities, warships designated for coastal operations, and combined operations for both offensive and defensive purposes.

The presenters are also asked to write academic research papers on the basis of their presentations, which will later be published in the peer-reviewed Proceedings of the Estonian Maritime Museum.

Working language of the conference is English.

For additional information please contact researcher (naval warfare) Arto Oll: arto@meremuuseum.ee

Training and Capacity Development Grant

Training and Capacity Development Grant

Funding available: £2000-£10,000. For training under £2000 or funding to participate in a conference or event, please apply for a Career Development Grant.

Eligibility: Preference is given to early career researcher (graduate student, post-doctoral, or junior member of staff) from Lebanon, Egypt, Cyprus, or Syria.

Remit: This funding is intended to support costs associated with one-off, short-term training of individuals to fulfil regional strategic/capacity needs (e.g. conservation, geomorphology) or grants to individuals/institutions to provide capacity building training to others in the region following the identified regional capacity needs. This could include individuals who are enrolled in postgraduate degrees and who seek funding towards developing skills and experience relevant to their research (e.g. specialist training courses, placements) and/or career development in maritime archaeology.

Please note this award does not cover general studentship costs like fees or allowances.

Deadlines: Applications for this award will be considered monthly, on the 10th. You will be notified of the outcome within two months. If your application is time sensitive, please contact us to discuss options.

For all enquiries, please email Dr. Dani Newman

Technical Manager (MDE Heritage Accelerator)

Historic England

https://app.beapplied.com/apply/xqssomgk2r

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
  • Relevant qualification (s) or equivalent experience in a relevant subject
  • 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 22nd September 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

Editor-in-Chief Naval History

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4287935820

Founded in 1873, the non-profit U.S. Naval Institute (located at but not part of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD) is an independent publisher for those who dare to read, think, speak, and write to advance the professional, literary, and scientific understanding of sea power and other issues critical to global security. The Institute is seeking an Editor-in-Chief for Naval History magazine (first published in 1987; six print issues per year, plus online-only content).

The Naval Institute’s team of 65 full-time employees is highly integrated across the book publishing, periodicals, news, events, and business teams. We work a hybrid schedule with employees in the office three days a week plus two days remote. There is significant flexibility in the schedule and hours, but all employees are expected to be in the office three days per week.

The current Editor-in-Chief will retire in late January 2026, and we plan to hire his replacement by mid-November to provide full overlap and training.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Reads and evaluates all incoming historical manuscripts
  • Prepares slates for each issue of Naval History, edits articles, and coordinates the efforts of other contributing editors
  • Ensures accuracy by fact-checking articles as needed
  • Works with photo researcher to obtain illustrations and cover art
  • Writes captions and subheads
  • Works with design and production team to ensure quality design and efficient production of the magazine to meet deadlines
  • Supervises online distribution and presentation of Naval History content – schedules and oversees the publication of online-exclusive articles each week
  • Determines topic, researches and writes content, and supervises the production and design of every article
  • Using U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard reports, oral histories, and other sources, researches and compiles or writes sidebars and/or brief articles to complement feature articles in the magazine as well as researching and writing text for informational graphics
  • Commissions and/or solicits expert writers and historians to write original articles
  • Writes bimonthly column, “On Our Scope”
  • Works with Web Director, Design Director, and EVP for Periodicals to ensure that Naval History has strong on-line presence, including on USNI’s web site and social media pages
  • Serves as the host for two article-promoting podcasts per month
  • Annually prepares an editorial calendar that specifies the main focus of each of the next year’s issues
  • Actively participates in the development of Naval Institute conferences and events and supports the programs as required/requested
  • Represents Naval History at conferences, meetings, and receptions as well as at other public events
  • Coordinates the efforts of senior and associate editors as well as a photo researcher – seeks opportunities to expand circulation and revenues and maintain high level of scholarship in the magazine

Requirements

  • Strong background in writing, editing, proofreading, and historical research
  • Personnel and project management skills required
  • Strong knowledge of and interest in historical military matters, especially within the sea services
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, InDesign, Photoshop, online content management systems (such as Drupal and WordPress), and social media platforms
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in English, history, or associated field desired
  • At least five years’ experience in editorial and magazine production
  • Military experience and/or knowledge of military and naval history highly desirable
  • Able to read, analyze, and interpret military-specific and historical manuscripts
  • Ability to respond to inquiries from authors, vendors, or other Naval Institute departments
  • Ability to write correspondence and material for publication that conform to prescribed style and format
  • Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, USNI Editorial Board, and members
  • Strong editorial judgment required – able to read hundreds of manuscripts per year and select the best ones for publication
  • Able to work with authors to help them improve and hone their ideas and arguments
  • Able to provides advice to Publisher on editorial calls
  • Can see and define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions – makes calls on editorial and art requirements
  • Must be able to travel occasionally for research trips and seminars (up to two or three short trips per year)

The U.S. Naval Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Salary Description

$80,000 to $100,000

Assistant Professor in Oceans

https://careercenter.americananthro.org/job/695929/assistant-professor-in-oceans/

Stanford University invites applications for appointment at the assistant professor level in the Oceans Department, in the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability. We are searching for pioneering scholars with a demonstrated record of high-impact research and a commitment to contributing to a strong interdisciplinary university community in ocean research, education, and external impact.

We invite candidates in three thematic areas to apply: (1) Oceans and global change (examples, within this broad area, include ocean biodiversity and global change, biological adaptation and resilience, coastal processes and sustainable coastlines, global carbon cycling and sequestration);

(2) Ocean technologies and solutions (e.g., ocean observing and remote sensing, marine robotics and automation, data fusion, marine biotechnology, marine carbon-dioxide removal, marine energy, blue foods, pollution and microplastics); and

(3) Human dimensions of oceans (e.g. ocean social science, resource economics of fisheries, aquaculture, and other marine sectors,  ocean cultures and heritage, gender studies, marine policy and governance). We give high priority to the overall originality and promise of the candidate’s work, rather than work in a specific topical area.

We seek candidates who have a history of innovative work at the intersection of disciplines, or within a single discipline, and can demonstrate interest in collaboratively combining their fundamental knowledge and expertise with those of other disciplines. We seek candidates who have demonstrated a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring. The successful candidate will contribute to the growth of the Oceans Department within the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability (SDSS) and to the scholarship in climate and sustainability across Stanford University. 

Please submit application materials at this link.

We will begin reviewing applications on September 1, 2025. Applications will be reviewed by the search committee until the position is filled. Applications must include:

Applications must include:

1. Cover letter

2. Curriculum vitae

3. Contact information for three reference letter writers

4. Research statement (maximum 2 pages)

5. Teaching statement (maximum 1 page)

The mission of the Oceans Department is to Discover, Educate, and Innovate to support a Sustainable and Equitable Ocean. The Oceans Department is formed jointly by the faculty, staff, and students on Stanford’s main campus and Hopkins Marine Station, in Pacific Grove.  Faculty could be primarily based on either campus, with access to facilities at both locations. 

The Oceans Department, the Doerr School of Sustainability, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical missions.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact disability.access@stanford.edu.

The expected base pay range for this position is $143,500 – $193,000. Stanford University has provided a base pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate, including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

For general questions regarding this position, please contact Stephanie Lettieri at lettieri@stanford.edu.