Underwater Archaeology and Maritime History jobs

The History of Diving Museum, located in Islamorada, Florida Keys, is looking for an enthusiastic student, recent graduate, or Emerging Museum Professional to engage in a subsidized internship at our young and vibrant cultural institution. The Museum includes a research library and more than 3,000 sq. ft. of interactive exhibits spanning over 4,000 years of diving history. Our collection ranges from ancient diving machines and armored diving suits for deep-sea exploration to one of the world’s largest collections of diving helmets.

http://www.flamuseums.org/job-board/subsidized-internship-one-year/

https://buyandsell.gc.ca/procurement-data/tender-notice/PW-18-00815812

The Contractor will work collaboratively with Inuit knowledge-holders, community members and Parks Canada experts to summarize, conduct and share oral history research related to Inuit knowledge of the 1845 Franklin Expedition and the wrecks of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror.

The objectives of the project are:

1. To conduct a bibliographical, archival and oral history research project into Inuit oral history of the 1845 Franklin expedition, and specifically the associated shipwreck sites of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror
2. To produce professional interpretive materials—including video clips, audio clips, and a book—for Parks Canada on this topic. These materials will help Parks Canada present to the public a history of Inuit knowledge of the Franklin expedition, and will contribute to an understanding of the shipwreck sites as part of Inuit homelands.
3. To provide opportunities for Inuit Elders to share their knowledge about the 1845 Franklin Expedition and to document that knowledge.
4. To provide capacity-building opportunities for Inuit youth and adults related to oral history collection and presentation.

https://www.jobs.net/jobs/iu/en-us/job/United-States/Diving-Safety-Officer/J3M4C774Q0YWW7T8DXL/

University of Nottingham

Project ‘Rising from the Depths: Utilising Marine Cultural Heritage in East Africa to help develop sustainable social, economic and cultural benefits’ Post-Doctoral Research Fellow with a research interests in East African cultural heritage and/or development studies. Applicants should have a PhD in a related archaeology, heritage or development field.

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/cat/ref/ARTS028318

https://www.maritime-heritage.com/content/job-vacancy-nieders%C3%A4chsisches-institut-f%C3%BCr-historische-k%C3%BCstenforschung

Job vacancy for an underwater archaeologist at the Niedersächsisches Institut für historische Küstenforschung.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/1972795/regional-history-museum-director

This position serves as the Director of the Museum of the Albemarle, in Elizabeth City, NC; one of the regional museums in the division. The job duties include:

1. Overall administration and management of the staff and the museum facility, including budget preparation and management, day-to-day operations of the museum facility, and local staff personnel management.
2. Lead the development of long-range and annual planning for the museum, and oversee the overall exhibition and program development of the museum, including developing exemplary exhibitions, programs and activities which make the full resources of the Museum accessible in the regional context.
3. Lead effective program execution, coordination of consultations and service programs for other museums and cultural organizations of the region.
4. Participate in fundraising activities, including grant writing, to raise funding for exhibits and programs and work closely with the Friends of the Museum support organization to promote the museum.
5. Engage with community organizations and local, state and national governmental and educational organizations (Elizabeth City State University and United States Coast Guard) to promote the museum and create new programs and exhibits.
6. Develop effective internal communications within the museum to keep the staff updated on museum and Department activities and develop external communications related to publicity, advertising, and the overall public and professional image of the museum.
7. Ability to communicate effectively in both public and scholarly contexts through writing and public speaking.

VYDC-Lake Champlain Maritime Museum #2

AmeriCorps members are key players in our educational programs. Members teach and mentor students, lead school groups, create curricula and lead maritime adventure summer camps. Members encourage teamwork and model healthy lifestyle choices by teaching students fun ways to learn from and enjoy every aspect of the Lake Champlain watershed. Service ranges from rowing programs and snorkeling lessons, to communication with program partners, outreach to schools and teachers, and research of history and archaeology content. While carrying out varied responsibilities related to all departments of the museum, members contribute to creation of exhibits, organize and host events, and at times crew LCMM’s replica boats during off-site tours with educational groups. Minimum Age: 18. Reliable private transportation required; valid license. Send resume, cover letter, and contact information for 2 references. Must be able to swim.

https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=75126&fromSearch=true

https://careers.insidehighered.com/job/1505371/lecturer-sociology-and-anthropology/

Ability to teach one or more specialty topics in archaeology (e.g. public archaeology, shallow geophysics, lithic analysis, archaeobotany, geoarchaeology, urban archaeology, underwater archaeology, etc.).

Closes March 8, apply now.

https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/210201-3873.html

Summary: American Conservation Experience, a Non-Profit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service is seeking ONE CRDIP Cultural Resource Management Intern interested in dedicating 10 weeks in support of the National Park Service at George Washington Memorial Parkway in McLean, Virginia.

This is an opportunity to engage in a number of cultural resource program area activities in addition to having an opportunity to focus on a specifically defined project or projects. Projects can include assisting with archeological investigations, conducting historical research, gaining experience with archival and library records and materials, CRM files, helping with the curation of museum collections, performing architectural conservation projects on historic structures, and assisting with cultural landscape management tasks.

Start: Early June to early August 2018 (may be flexible for the right candidate)

End: 10 weeks from start date

Duration: *10 weeks minimum commitment required*

Conducting maritime history research related to underwater archeological sites within the park.

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/doctoralcollege/find-a-phd/239962

Modern shipwrecks act as a hidden pollution risk, as they may release toxic components into the environment depending on the state of preservation. These sites act as open systems, with the exchange of material (sediment, water, toxic fluids and solids) and energy (wave, tidal, storm) across system boundaries. Formation processes at these sites are therefore driven by a combination of chemical, biological and physical processes. Around the coastlines of Europe, numerous WWI and WWII wrecks are slowly corroding, acting as nuclei for environmental contamination. WWI wrecks are also increasingly recognized from an archaeological perspective. The UNESCO 2001 Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage provides protection for sites over 100 years old and strongly emphasises the use of non-destructive methods. WWI wrecks now fall under the protection of the Convention. Whilst 48 states have ratified the UNESCO 2001 Convention, the Republic of Ireland and the UK have not. In the Republic of Ireland, this is mitigated by blanket protection of all wrecks over 100 years. Consequently, approximately 400 wrecks have become protected and require governmental management. In contrast, the UK lacks blanket protection legislation, relying on the Protection of Wrecks Act (1973) which affords protection only to specific vessels based on their importance. As such, under this legal framework, there is additional pressure to ensure that WWI underwater cultural heritage in UK waters is documented, protected and managed to the best of our abilities.

This PhD project will examine the preservation state and evolution of select WWI wrecks in the Irish Sea. Greater understanding of the physical processes that effect the long term stability and evolution of these sites is paramount in their protection.

https://www.nmrn.org.uk/about-nmrn/current-vacancies

Archaeological Data Manager (HMS Victory)

Principal Heritage Advisor (HMS Victory)

https://www.ohiohistory.org/learn/collections/archaeology/archaeology-blog/january-2018/2018-ohio-underwater-archaeology-workshop-(1)

This information is from the National Museum of the Great Lakes and the Maritime Archaeological Survey Team.  We hope you can join them for this fascinating workshop and presentation by Dr. John O’Shea!

Over the course of three days, our Basic Workshop will teach students the basics of surveying a shipwreck. We will cover: Ship Terms, Laws and Ethics, Research, Survey Tools, and Trilateration (the technique we use to measure shipwrecks) as well as much more. The workshop is designed for divers and non-divers. The work is also appropriate for novice divers. At the completion of the class, all students will become members of MAST and invited to take part in field work. The cost of the class is $170 and covers all materials needed, breakfast and lunch in April, as well as the dinner program on April 28. Please note: this is a three day class – a full weekend in April with classroom and dry run practicals. Then one of two days in May for in-water practice (May 19 or 20).

The dinner program on Saturday night is open to the public. It will be the annual meeting of the MAST membership, as well as an excellent presentation by Dr. John O’Shea, Curator of Great Lakes Archaeology at the University of Michigan Museum of Anthropological Archaeology (UMMAA), and the Emerson F. Greenman Collegiate Professor of Archaeology in the Department of Anthropology. He will be presenting “Hunting Caribou Hunters Beneath Lake Huron”, which will discuss his research into pre-historic crossings on the bed of Lake Huron.

Click here to sign up!

Great lakes summer course in Maritime Archaeology with Trent University (Canada). Participants will gain experience in recording 19th C shipwrecks and maritime landscapes, on location at Penetanguishene’s Historic Naval and Military Establishment. Syllabus to be posted shortly. Please contact Dr. James Connolly jamesconolly@trentu.ca or Dr. Kimberly Monk (kimberlymonk@trentu.ca) for further information: 

https://www.trentu.ca/anthropology/experience/maritime-archaeology

Dr. Kimberly E. Monk | Department of Anthropology | Trent University | 1600 West Bank Drive, Peterborough, ON Canada K9L 0G2 | tel +1 (647) 643-8722

There is an opening for a Museum Collections Registrar at the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort. Information about the position and application process is here:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/1944731/museum-specialist

The John Morrison Memorial Fund for Hellenic Maritime Studies

http://www.staugustinelighthouse.org/LAMP/On_the_Job_Training/Field_School

• 2018 Dates: June 25th – July 20th
• Location: St. Augustine, Fla.
• Research Focus: The “Anniversary Wreck” is an historic vessel from the 1700s located just off the coast of St. Augustine.

VMAP APRIL 2018 PROJECT UPDATE. APPLY NOW!
Vacancies exist for the VMAP Terrestrial Project (no diving) April 2018. More information now at hand. The team will be assisting Dinh Thanh Nga with her MA at Son Hao, exploring Cong Cai to gain an understanding of the area and carry out mapping and continue surveying the sand dunes on the eastern side of Quan Lan Island to investigate pre-historic sites. The team will consider visiting sites in the Thang Loi commune.
VMAP is calling for expressions of interest by those who would like to participate in field work in Vietnam in early April 2018 (Dates to be determined but likely first 2 weeks of April).

WHERE: Following successful field work at Son Hao on Quan Lan Island in the Quang Ninh province, the team will be exploring the Cong Cai area and nearby islands searching for potential sites for future field work as well as the work outlined above.
This investigation will be conducted by archaeologists from the Institute of Archaeology (IA) of the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences of Vietnam in association with VMAP archaeologists and participants.

COSTS: Participants will be expected to arrange and pay for their visa for Vietnam as well as travel insurance and pay for their own airfares to and from Hanoi, Vietnam. Participants will pay a participation fee of US$1,000 or AUD$ 1,200 or 800 Euros. This will be used to cover on-the-ground expenses such as ground and ferry transport, accommodation and food as well as making a contribution to the fieldwork costs. An additional fee may be imposed to cover the costs of boat transport around the islands. This additional fee has not been determined. VMAP is currently seeking a sponsor/benefactor to assist with this expense.

PREREQUISITES: This will be a small team. Participants must be physically fit, have an adventurous spirit, be prepared to work under challenging conditions and have a passion for Vietnamese maritime heritage and archaeology.

The Project Co-ordinator will be archaeologist Bob Sheppard (Heritage Detection Australia in Western Australia). Participants should send an email expression of interest attaching an electronic copy of their cv (as a pdf or in Word format with a maximum of 4 pages) to:
bob@heritagedetection.com.au

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/24024

Incumbent reports to the State Underwater Archaeologist, Head, Maritime Research Division. Undertakes underwater archaeological management and research by planning and conducting archaeological research, develops public educational and outreach offerings, administers the review and compliance of development projects, oversees the technical and logistical aspects of survey and diving operations, supervises the operation, use and maintenance of Division assets including boats, vehicles and equipment, and trains staff on their proper use, and supports other activities as directed by the Division head to meet Division goals. The incumbent will also meet and maintain SCIAA’s Dive Safety & Control Board scientific diving requirements. Position requires travel within the state for fieldwork, presentations, and meetings. The position is based in Columbia.

For more information contact:

James D. Spirek

State Underwater Archaeologist

Maritime Research Division

South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology

College of Arts and Sciences

University of South Carolina

1321 Pendleton Street

Columbia SC 29208 USA

Phone: (803) 576-6566

Fax: (803) 254-1338

E-mail: spirek@sc.edu

For more information about the Maritime Research Division:

Maritime Research Division Website: http://artsandsciences.sc.edu/sciaa/mrd/

Facebook: @MaritimeResearchDivision

Click to access Intro%20Course%20Regist%20Form_2018.pdf

Class starts on 30 January.