Tag: marine archaeology

HFF Grants: Medium grants (between £10,000-£70,000) are considered twice per year, with the following deadlines.

Medium Grants

Medium grants (between £10,000-£70,000) are considered twice per year, with the following deadlines.

  • April 1st
  • October 1st

HFF strongly recommends applying early for these grants to allow time for feedback on your application. Decisions on your grants will usually be made within 3 months of the application deadlines.

Grant Criteria

Grants are evaluated using the following criteria, with each project expected to engage with at least one category. Applicants are encouraged to identify these areas in their applications.

  • Will the project generate high-quality regional research?
  • Does the project aim to develop regional skills and capacity including conservation, dive training, marine geophysics, database development?
  • Does the project aim to develop regional partners and partnerships/enhance the regional research environment?
  • Will the project encourage interconnected activities that achieve multiple benefits?
  • Will the project raise the profile and increase the visibility and value of marine cultural heritage?

Please note that our grant programme is increasingly competitive. The Foundation has funds to support a limited number of applications in each funding cycle, only awarded to those applications deemed by the trustees to be of the highest standard.

For more information please contact our Grants Manager, Ceri Ashley.

Application Guidance

  1. Clicking on the link below will open a new window for our grant management system.
  2. You will be required to create a new account to use this system. This account will be used for applications and reporting for all HFF funded projects.
  3. Please carefully read the text under each application question for guidance.
  4. We suggest that you write longer text in a word document, in case of submission errors.
  5. When attaching files to applications, please rename them to match your submission.
  6. If you do not receive an automatic email, or having problems with our grant management system, please contact Dani Newman.

For more information please contact our Grants Manager, Ceri Ashley.

MEDIUM GRANT APPLICATION FORM

Travelers of the Sea – Conference on Maritime History, Marine Archaeology and Ethnology

https://smhy.fi/en/activities/travellers-sea-conference

WELCOME TO THE TRAVELLERS OF THE SEA -CONFERENCE!

REGISTRATION IS OPEN: Registration form

Experience three cities and two countries during this travelling conference that will take place at the Maritime Centre Forum Marinum, Turku, House of Sciences and Letters in Helsinki, Finland and at the Estonian Maritime Museum in Tallinn, Estonia, on 11th–13th June 2026. It is organised by the Finnish Maritime History Association, the Finnish Maritime Archaeological Society, the Estonian Maritime Museum and the Maritime Centre Forum Marinum. As with the 12 earlier biannual Maritime History Days conferences, we aim to bring together scholars and students working on maritime history and related fields such as maritime archaeology, ethnology and maritime folklore.

The conference programme is now published and includes three keynote lectures, held by Dr. Kaori Nagai (Senior Lecturer in Victorian Literature, University of Kent), Dr. Mirja Arnshav (Research Coordinator, The National Maritime Museum, Stockholm), and Dr. Matteo Barbano (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow, University of Genoa). Please find the progamme and an introduction of our keynote speakers below.

The overall theme of the conference is travelling by sea, with no temporal or geographical limits and with a multispecies approach. Travelling by sea is probably as old as human society. Furthermore, non-human animals have always travelled across the seas voluntarily or otherwise. Sea travel has countless purposes: to explore the world, to make trade connections, to migrate, or to cruise. Sometimes the voyagers have been forced to escape from disasters or violent regimes. The Gulf of Finland, for instance, has connected Estonians and Finns for centuries, from the seprakauppa/sõbrakaubandus trade to our own time when the sea area between Tallinn and Helsinki is one of the busiest ferry routes in the world. The increased mobility by people and goods has also raised questions on the sustainability of sea travel. More on the conference themes and topics can be found in our CFP below.

We aim to promote interdisciplinary encounters and discussions, with the goal of bringing together scholars worldwide. The conference is intended for anyone working with topics somehow relating to the sea and maritime travel – previous experience with maritime history, maritime archaeology, or maritime ethnology specifically is not necessary. The bi-annual, peer-reviewed journal Nautica Fennica will be offering participants the possibility to submit their papers in the journal. The publishing decisions will be made by the Nautica Fennica editorial board. More on Nautica Fennica here: https://smhy.fi/en/activities/nautica-fennica. 

Programme: Programme_2026_Travellers.pdf

Keynote introductions: Travellers of the Sea_keynotes.pdf

CFP downloadable here: Call for Papers_Travellers_ 2026.pdf

Important:

  • Takes place on 11th–13th June 2026 
  • Registration is open until 2.5.2026. Please note that the bookings are non-refundable. 
  • The conference will be held in-person, and we cannot guarantee hybrid participation. Conference language is English apart from 11th June, when the new researchers’ meeting will be held in Finnish and Swedish. 

For any inquiries, please contact conference secretary Emilia Syväsalmi (talous[at]smhy.fi)

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS: FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CLOTILDA

The Alabama Historical Commission requests proposals from qualified engineers to provide full engineering services at the site of The Clotilda located in Mobile County, Alabama. The schooner Clotilda is an archaeological site in the Mobile River. The project involves full engineering services to improve preservation efforts of the site’s archaeological integrity, as well as full engineering services (in consultation with an artist chosen under a separate RFP) for installation of a memorial. The Applicants shall demonstrate experience working in marine environments.

The project involves full engineering services to improve preservation efforts of the site’s archaeological integrity, as well as full engineering services (in consultation with an artist chosen under a separate RFP) for installation of a memorial.
https://dcm.alabama.gov/PDF/rfq/03-13-26_AHC_RFQ.pdf

The preservation portion of the project will include:

  1. A high-resolution sonar survey of 1BA704 conducted by a professional maritime archaeologist who meets the standards outlined in Alabama Historical Commission Administrative Code Chapter 460X9 Archaeological Investigations. The detailed imagery will be discussed by the project team to inform placement of geotechnical cores.
  2. Four additional cores placed more closely to 1BA704 than the cores taken during the phase III investigation to supplement the marine geological study of 1BA704 that assesses the composition, structure, and resistance of the sediment in and around the wreck and an engineering assessment to determine both the stability of the site in its current context and the feasibility of any proposals to address stability problems if identified, such as a structure that may be needed to protect the wreck and the construction of a monument on the site. For reference, the Phase III report and appendices can be found at: https://ahc.alabama.gov/PDF/FINAL_S21141_Report%20(1).pdf.

Marine Archaeologist

https://careers.jacobs.com/en_US/careers/JobDetail/Marine-Archaeologist/35402

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow. Our Cultural Resources team supports complex infrastructure, energy, coastal resilience, and environmental remediation projects across the U.S., providing high‑quality archaeological and heritage management services. We are seeking a Marine Archaeologist to join our growing team in a modified full-time capacity, supporting projects nationwide. The successful candidate may be based anywhere in the U.S. and will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across regions.

You’ll play a key role in delivering marine and coastal cultural resource services for both public and private sector clients. Working closely with terrestrial archaeologists, environmental planners, engineers, and regulatory specialists, you’ll support projects from planning and permitting through fieldwork, analysis, and reporting.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and support marine and maritime archaeological investigations, including submerged cultural resources surveys and assessments.
  • Design and implement survey strategies using remote sensing data (e.g., magnetometer, side‑scan sonar, sub‑bottom profiler).
  • Analyze marine geophysical datasets and prepare technical memoranda and cultural resource reports.
  • Provide regulatory support under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and applicable state and tribal regulations.
  • Coordinate with federal and state agencies, Tribal Nations, Indigenous communities, and consulting partners.
  • Support permitting efforts for offshore, nearshore, riverine, and Great Lakes projects.
  • Participate in fieldwork as needed, including vessel‑based survey, limited diving (if qualified), and monitoring.
  • Contribute to proposal preparation, scopes of work, schedules, and budgets.
  • Mentor junior staff and contribute to team knowledge‑sharing and best practices.

Here’s what you’ll need

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Archaeology, Marine Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in marine or maritime archaeology.
  • Experience with marine geophysical data acquisition and/or interpretation.
  • Working knowledge of federal and state cultural resource regulations.
  • Strong technical writing, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to travel periodically for fieldwork and meetings.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

  • A Master’s degree in Archaeology, Marine Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field.
  • Experience working in coastal, offshore, and/or Great Lakes environments.
  • Familiarity with renewable energy, transportation, or coastal resilience projects.
  • Experience collaborating with Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities.
  • Professional dive certification and experience (scientific diving preferred), though not required.
  • Experience managing tasks, budgets, and schedules on multidisciplinary projects.

Marine Archaeologist II

https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AECOM2/744000106552265-marine-archaeologist-ii

AECOM is actively seeking a highly talented Marine Project Archaeologist / Field Director. The Marine Project Archaeologist will provide support to cultural resource projects throughout the southeast, greater US, and potentially international work, as available. The Marine Project Archaeologist will have knowledge of field excavation techniques, implement archaeological inventory, evaluation, and data recovery efforts, analyze precontact and historic artifacts, and prepare compliance reports.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Assist in the scoping of marine archaeological projects and utilize GIS, site records, and other data sources to identify locations where maritime sites can occur. 
  • Keep records and maintain the relevant State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) documentation pertaining to cultural resources. 
  • Provides regulatory compliance support for Federal, state, municipal, and commercial clients. 
  • Serves as a Field Director and has experience in directing field crews under the guidance of the Principal Investigator including scheduling work and making individual or teamwork assignments and leading the instruction of others in the use of equipment, technology, and field methods. 
  • Supports all phases of archaeological investigation and regulatory compliance.
  • Collects information and makes judgments through observation, interviews, and the review of documents.
  • Writes archaeological reports and/or prepares archaeological site forms and assists the Principal Investigator with making decisions about project alternatives, NRHP evaluations, and effects on historic properties.
  • Works with technical field, lab and office staff, managers and administrative staff to ensure that projects meet AECOM quality standards
  • Performs manual labor and has ability to perform bending, kneeling, standing, and lifting and carrying objects weighing 50 lbs. and have a tolerance for working in outdoor environments, including prolonged walking or standing on various terrain in a wide range of weather conditions.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • BA/BS Degree + 2 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • Valid Driver’s License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.
  • Due to the nature of work, US Citizenship is required.
  • Marine archaeological project experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Meets the Secretary of the Interior Professional Qualification Standards for Archeology or History.
  • MA or MS in Anthropology or related field.
  • Completion of a university-based archaeological field school.
  • Minimum two years of supervisory experience (e.g., Crew Chief).
  • Knowledgeable of geophysical survey methodologies such as sub-bottom-profiler (SBP) systems, ultra-high resolution seismic (UHRS) systems, side scan sonar data collection, and marine magnetometer data collection.
  • Experience with the interpretation of sub-bottom and shallow seismic data interpretation and review of geotechnical data for identification of potential inundated submerged paleolandscapes
  • Demonstrated use of HYPACK software and associated data analysis modules.
  • Demonstrated use of Sonarwiz software and associated data analysis modules.
  • Demonstrated use of with SeiSee Seismic analysis software and/or IHS Markit Kingdom software.
  •  AAUS Scientific Diver or similar.
  • Have Rescue Diver or higher national certification.
  • Completed or willing to complete basic SOLAS, BOSIET, or similar offshore safety training.
  • Demonstrated experience using GPS units, Total Stations, GIS (e.g., ESRI products), and graphical illustration software (e.g., Adobe).
  • Experience conducting terrestrial archaeological investigations as a Crew Chief.
  • Demonstrated experience writing technical reports and papers.

Additional Information

  • Sponsorship is not available for this position
  • Relocation is not available for this position

Temporary Lecturer – Anthropology

https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04356?emid=3640

Position title: Lecturer

Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $70,977 to $76,814. The posted UC academic salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html

Application Window

Open date: September 15, 2025

Most recent review date: Tuesday, Sep 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Monday, Sep 7, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Anthropology Department at UC San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body, and invites applicants whose experience have prepared them to contribute to our pedagogical mission. We invite applicants for an opportunity for temporary, non-tenure track, lecturer (Unit 18) positions to teach courses in the Department of Anthropology for the upcoming academic year.

Applicants with specialization in anthropology related disciplines ranging from sociocultural anthropology, psychological/medical anthropology, archaeology, environmental anthropology cyber archeology, marine archaeology, linguistic anthropology and biological anthropology are welcome to apply. Use the specialization tool to select disciplines in the application process you would like to be considered for.

Appointment(s) may be for 1 or more quarters based upon the teaching needs of the department and funding availability. Courses will be at the undergraduate level and may include large, introductory courses (100-200 student enrollments).
The position is expected to be in-person and classes will be held on the UC San Diego Campus.

Job responsibilities:
• Teach assigned courses during the department scheduled time per the schedule of classes.
• Outside of course time and as needed, develop syllabi, pedagogically effective assignments, lecture slides, lesson plans, exams, and/or other course materials and/or prompts for student work.
• Responding and providing feedback to students and their assignments.
• Hold regularly scheduled office hours.
• Academic responsibility per Article 3 of the current UC-AFT MOU bargaining agreement.
• Potentially provide instruction and guidance to teaching assistants, instructional assistants, and readers.

Hiring Department: https://anthropology.ucsd.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants must have either a Master’s degree with 5 years of relevant professional work experience OR have a Ph.D. /ABD in anthropology, archaeology, or relevant field to the specialization.

Preferred qualifications

Experience teaching large classroom sizes (100-200 students).

At least 1 year of university level experience in teaching or mentoring in one of the specializations.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

  • Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Cover Letter/Teaching Statement – A) Indicate the field (s) you can teach, your qualifications and what courses you may be able to teach based on our catalog: https://catalog.ucsd.edu/courses/ANTH.html.

    B) State the quarter(s) you may be able to teach. Must state if you prefer a full time or part time appointment and if you would consider an appointment part time even if you prefer full time.
  • Teaching Evaluations – If available, submit your most recent teaching evaluations. If you have teaching experience but no evaluations, upload a letter of reference that comments on your teaching ability. Provide a translation if the evaluations are not in English.

    (Optional)
  • Sample Syllabi – Upload up to two sample syllabi
    (Optional)

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04356

Help contact: antsocap@ucsd.edu

PhD Position in Automated Underwater Acoustic Inspection Methods

The proposed PhD thesis topic: “Acoustic Non-Destructive Evaluation for Marine Archaeology and Submerged Infrastructure” 

https://academicpositions.com/ad/tallinn-university-of-technology/2026/phd-position-in-automated-underwater-acoustic-inspection-methods/243092

More than a thousand shipwrecks are known in the Baltic Sea, many of which still contain fuel, oil, or hazardous cargo. These wrecks continue to degrade over time due to progressive corrosion, yet their structural condition is often unknown. Regular inspection is severely constrained: visibility underwater is poor, manual diver-based surveys are costly, dangerous, and rarely feasible at depth. As a result, most wrecks are assessed only sporadically, and often only after environmental leakage becomes visible at the sea surface.

This doctoral project develops automated underwater acoustic inspection methods that enable non-contact characterization of submerged metallic structures using ultrasonic guided waves and acoustic arrays. The research focuses on extracting structural information from wavefields measured in water, with particular attention to corrosion detection and identification of internal liquid presence within wreck compartments. While shipwrecks in the Baltic Sea form the primary application scenario, the developed techniques are inherently general and applicable to offshore structures, ship hulls, flooded constructions, and underwater civil infrastructure.

The impact of the project lies in providing a scientific basis for future autonomous inspection systems for underwater structures, improving early detection capability, reducing inspection risk and cost, and supporting evidence-based environmental monitoring.

Scientific Background and Motivation

Assessing the condition of underwater archaeological sites, shipwrecks, and submerged infrastructure remains difficult because traditional inspection methods are constrained by poor visibility, access limitations, and the high cost and risk of diver operations. Sonar provides geometric information but cannot quantify corrosion or detect internal liquids, while contact-based ultrasonic thickness measurements require direct access and are impractical for large or hazardous structures.

Acoustic non-destructive evaluation using guided ultrasonic waves offers the potential for remote, wide-area sensing. Guided waves are inherently sensitive to corrosion, thinning, and fluid loading; however, their underwater application is fundamentally challenging. When structures are submerged, wave propagation is strongly altered by fluid–structure interaction, leading to energy leakage, dispersion changes, and increased attenuation.

A major scientific gap is that no unified physical or computational framework exists for interpreting guided waves in the presence of heavy fluid loading and complex environmental scattering. Rough, corroded surfaces, variable sound-speed profiles, bubble clouds, biological noise, and reflections from the free surface all produce distorted and multi-path wavefields that current NDE algorithms—developed for dry or contact conditions—cannot reliably interpret.

This PhD project addresses this gap by developing a physically informed and experimentally validated methodology for acoustic NDE in underwater environments, with shipwrecks in the Baltic Sea serving as the primary application. The broader motivation is to enable automated, non-contact inspection tools that can support marine archaeology, environmental monitoring, and the maintenance of submerged infrastructure.

Research Questions, Hypothesis and Work Plan

The central scientific hypothesis is that guided wavefields measured in submerged metallic structures contain sufficient information to estimate structural condition and internal fluid presence, provided that wave propagation mechanisms and fluid–structure interaction are adequately modelled and the signal processing framework is physically informed.

The research begins with finite-element modelling of guided ultrasonic waves in corroded plates under water, with and without internal liquid loading. These models are used to identify observable quantities related to thickness loss, scattering strength, modal conversion, and attenuation.

Building upon the modelling results, the project develops signal processing and imaging techniques for wavefield interpretation. These include mode separation, frequency–wavenumber analysis, energy-based mapping, and inversion techniques that aim to reconstruct thickness distributions or classify internal loading conditions. The robustness of these methods is studied under realistic conditions including measurement noise, incomplete scans, and environmental variability.

Experimental work is carried out using submerged steel samples with representative defect geometries. Ultrasonic transducers and acoustic arrays are used to measure wavefields in water under controlled laboratory conditions, followed by tests using robotic platforms in field environments. Numerical predictions and experimental data are continuously compared to refine both the physical models and inference algorithms.

The final phase of the work focuses on shipwreck structures as representative complex targets. The developed framework is tested on real cases where accessible, ensuring that the methods are grounded in practical constraints while remaining general enough for application to other underwater engineering structures.

Applicants should fulfil the following requirements:

Applicants should hold an MSc degree in engineering, applied physics, acoustics, or a related discipline and should demonstrate strong interest in wave physics, acoustic sensing, and quantitative non-destructive evaluation.

Essential qualifications:

  • Experience with numerical modelling and programming (MATLAB, Python, or C++)
  • Interest in wave physics, acoustics, or structural dynamics
  • Good proficiency in written and spoken English
  • Ability to work with experimental and simulated data

Highly desirable skills:

  • Experience with ultrasonics, guided waves, or structural health monitoring
  • Background in inverse problems, tomography, or computational imaging
  • Familiarity with finite-element modelling
  • Prior exposure to NDE, medical ultrasound, geophysics, or acoustics
  • Interest in underwater systems, robotics, or marine technology

Motivation to work in interdisciplinary research involving modelling, experiments, and field measurements is expected.

Application procedure

The information for the PhD admission is available at TalTech´s web-page:https://taltech.ee/en/phd-admission

The following application documents should be sent to madis.ratassepp@taltech.ee

  • CV
  • Motivation letter
  • Degree certificates asrequired by the university
  • A research plan for the topic, including the overall research and data collection strategy
  • Copy of the passport 

Training and Research Environment

The doctoral student will be embedded in the Mechanics of Fluids and Structures research group at TalTech, working in close collaboration with the underwater acoustics and electronics research teams. The research infrastructure includes ultrasonic instrumentation, acoustic sensors, underwater measurement platforms, and high-performance computing facilities.

The project provides opportunities for:

  • participation in international research visits,
  • joint experiments with industrial partners,
  • training in simulation, signal processing, inverse methods, and instrumentation,
  • presentation of results at international conferences.

The candidate will receive supervision in experimental design, numerical modelling, academic writing, and research management. Collaboration with external partners ensures exposure to real-world problems and technology transfer contexts.

(Additional information) 

For further information, please contact Dr Madis Ratassepp madis.ratassepp@taltech.ee and Dr Elizaveta Dubrovinskaya elizaveta.dubrovinskaya@taltech.ee

International Nautical Archaeology Foundation Funding

https://www.nauticalarchaeologysociety.org/inaf

The International Nautical Archaeology Foundation (INAF) was created in 2024 to advance the education of the public in the subject of nautical archaeology and to promote research for the public benefit in all aspects of the subject and to publish the useful results.

INAF has been created to facilitate the development of a grant giving programme with funds generated from an amazing $1million donation from the Edward & Saryl Von der Porten Trust, in the USA. 

INAF has been registered as a charity with the Charity Commission (No.1210349) and is being administered by the NAS, acting as a Corporate Trustee, with representatives of the donor family in the USA acting as Members of INAF.

The inaugural INAF grant programme opens on the 1st January 2026 and closes on 28th February 2026.

INAF Grant Board

The grant decision-making for the International Nautical Archaeology Foundation is to be done by a Grant Board consisting of five representatives from key nautical archaeology organisations around the world (“Board Members”).  Currently these five organisations are:

  • East Carolina University, Department of History, Program in Maritime Studies, Greenville, North Carolina, USA
  • Institute of Nautical Archaeology, College Station, Texas, USA
  • Nautical Archaeology Society, Portsmouth, UK
  • Australasian Institute for Maritime Archaeology, Adelaide, SA, Australia
  • Vasa Museum, Stockholm, Sweden

A member of the Von der Porten family also sits on the Grant Board. Board Members will individually recuse themselves from evaluating projects with which their individual organisations have a material connection. The Trustee will not be eligible to apply to the Fund.

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Grant Purposes and Guidelines

INAF will support nautical archaeological endeavours, broadly defined to include underwater, intertidal, and terrestrial archaeological work on nautical subjects, including, but not limited to, shipwrecks, cargos, fishing, harbours, & shipbuilding sites.

Projects should have reasonable prospects for making significant contributions to knowledge of nautical archaeological matters, broadly defined.  The applicability of the knowledge that is likely to be gained to wide audiences should be a major consideration in the selection process.  Narrow projects with only small specialised audiences do not fit within the purview of the Fund.

In addition to archaeology fieldwork, laboratory work, creating illustrations, work on publications, printing costs, etc., which are follow-ups to fieldwork investigations, are included in this definition.  The Fund encourages means of bringing knowledge of the results of nautical archaeology to a wide public in the form of publications in various media.

Carefully planned small projects with potential for development will be considered for funding.  Proven success will not be a requirement for funding.

Projects that are primarily educational, such as fieldschools, lecture series, and public events, do not fit within the purview of the International Nautical Archaeology Fund. Funds shall not be granted for creating, managing or attending conferences, travel outside specific needs of a project, and similar non-research purposes.

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Our Approach to PublicationUndertaking research by itself is not a charitable purpose and confers little or no benefit to the public. To achieve such benefits the results of the research must be disseminated in a publicly accessible format, thus adding to the collective knowledge and understanding of humanity’s past in a nautical context.

Dissemination of the results of research in a publicly accessible format is therefore an integral component of any nautical archaeology project, as recognised by Rules 30 -36 of the Annex to the UNESCO Convention on the Protection of Underwater Cultural heritage 2001. As such, the INAF regards such dissemination to be an essential component of any proposal for award of a grant from the INAF.

The INAF will require as a condition of any grant awarded, the publication of the results of any research undertaken from funding provided. Such publication may be proportional to the funded research undertaken and may make take the form of, but not necessarily be limited to:

  • Publication on the INAF’s website or other Internet media outlet
  • Publication in popular literature, such as magazines and news periodicals
  • Publication in peer reviewed academic journals
  • Publication in monographs or books
  • Publication as documentary film or television program

It may be the case that two or more forms of publication may be intended to be undertaken in respect of research funded by the INAF. If so, applicants should expressly identify this in the application. Wherever possible, applicants may wish to identify the intention to provide a readily comprehensible form of publication for the general public as well as a more technical format for a specialised audience.

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Application Eligibility

Applications will only be considered from:

• Not for Profits, Registered Charities (including CIOs), Non-Government Organisations, Archaeological Groups or Societies

• Individual researchers affiliated with a University

• Individual researchers and members of a Non-Government Organisation or Archaeological Group or Society

• University students studying nautical archaeology or related subjects at undergraduate level or above.

Applications will not be considered from:

• Not for Profits and Charities that do not have one year of registered accounts

• Political parties

• Persons or organisations engaged, or proposing to engage in the commercial exploitation of cultural heritage contrary to the provisions Article 2 of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage 2001, and Rule 2 of the Annex thereto.

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Application Timetable and Financials

The minimum grant size is £500. Awards of more than £20,000 will be rare.

2026 applications to the International Nautical Archaeology Foundation open on the 1st January 2026 and close on the 28th February 2026.

Applicants will be informed of the award decision by the 6th April 2026. Grant recipients will be required to report on their supported work by the 31st March 2027, and the 31st March 2028 (if a two year funded project).

Any unused funds shall be returned within two years of the award. If a grant is being used for a project lasting longer than two years, applicants will be advised on returning any unused funds. 

The financial and administrative overhead rates for grants shall not exceed 10% of the grant applied for. For example, a £1,000 grant may not have more than £100 allocated to overhead. Any overhead amounts must be disclosed in the grant application and in any financial reports.

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Download the 2026 INAF Application Form here

Please direct any enquiries and send applications to inaf@nauticalarchaeologysociety.org 

2026 applications close at 23.59 (GMT) on the 28th February 2026.

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Donate to International Nautical Archaeology Foundation

The International Nautical Archaeology Foundation is an open fund, happy to accept further donations to help support nautical archaeology research and fieldwork. If you would like to talk to someone about donating a legacy to the field of nautical archaeology please feel free to contact the NAS CEO, Mark Beattie-Edwards by email on mark@nauticalarchaeologysociety.org

MARINE GEOARCHAEOLOGIST 

https://www.wessexarch.co.uk/marine-geoarchaeologist

Senior Geoarchaeologist: £36,925 to £42,281
Principal Geoarchaeologist: £42,286 to £48,204
Based in Amesbury, other offices and hybrid working will be considered
Permanent
Reference: AMESGEO.12.25
Closing date: 30 January 2026

Wessex Archaeology is a key partner in the offshore renewables industry providing heritage sector support at all stages from EIA to Operations and Maintenance for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. 
 

We are looking for a talented professional to the role of Marine Geoarchaeologist at a Senior Level, with a background in geoarchaeology, or geoscience, and palaeolandscape research. This role sits within our Commercial Services Directorate, which brings together our main deployed services into one coordinated structure. You will work as part of a collaborative team alongside colleagues in Marine Services, Geoarchaeology, and Post Excavation and Specialist Services on an exciting range of offshore renewable energy projects located both within UK waters and internationally.
 

You will be keen to share your passion and expertise in geoarchaeology with others, inspiring and motivating your team to do their best work. You will be experienced and confident in the description and interpretation of Quaternary sedimentary sequences, with a solid understanding of marine and terrestrial depositional environments and processes. You will be able to show how such sequences relate to changing human behaviour in response to past climate change. 
 

You will be someone who enjoys supporting and mentoring staff, as a key aspect of the role involves supervising colleagues and delivering training. You will also be required to provide advice to teams across Wessex Archaeology and our external clients. In addition, you will support with the writing of tender documents under the supervision of the Head of Geoarchaeology, contribute to technical peer review and quality assurance and act as a subject matter expert in defined areas of expertise. Previous experience of project management would be desirable, but training will be provided. Experience interpreting marine geophysical data would be advantageous. Previous experience of deposit modelling is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
 
Main responsibilities will include: 

  • Act as lead geoarchaeologist on marine projects, including supervising and supporting colleagues, undertake interpretation and reporting technical peer-review and quality assurance.
  • Prepare client reports, including liaising with other specialists
  • Ability to act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and proactively engage with and advise colleagues and clients concerning technical aspects of projects.
  • Contribute to project management under the direction of the Head of Geoarchaeology, Head of Marine Services and Principal Marine Geoarchaeologist, including responsibility for tender costs, project budgets and timescales/delivery.

The precise responsibilities of the role will depend on the grade at which the successful candidate is appointed. 
 

Essential experience

  • Hold a post-graduate qualification in Geoarchaeology, Quaternary Science, Geology, Geomorphology or a closely related discipline
  • Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to engage with a broad range of people – from team members and senior leaders to clients and external partners
  • Confident in describing and interpreting Quaternary superficial sediments
  • Sound knowledge of marine and terrestrial depositional environments and processes
  • Comfortable working in a multidisciplinary environment and coordinating input from a range of disciplines
  • Excellent report writing and communication skills
     

What can you look forward to? 

Our focus is on creating a collaborative culture where people can thrive, develop and where safety and wellbeing come first. From anonymising candidate data in our recruitment process to continuous improvements in our benefits, we’re committed to creating a safe, fair, and inclusive working environment. 

We offer:

  • 22 days of annual leave per year plus bank holidays rising to 27 after 5 years of continuous service.
  • Option to buy up to 5 days holiday per year.
  • Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme, Wessex Archaeology employer pension contribution 5%.
  • Life assurance scheme of three times your basic salary. 

Wellbeing and family-friendly benefits 

  • Our maternity, adoption and shared parental pay is 100% for 12 weeks, 90% for 21 weeks and 6 weeks statutory, day 1 eligibility.
  • Enhanced paternity leave, up to 4 weeks from day 1.
  • 5 days of carers leave.
  • Paid sick leave from the start of a contract, with the number of days dependent on length of service.
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements where applicable.
  • Company Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free and confidential service in the form of counselling and assistance in areas such as health and stress.
  • AIG SmartHealth – round-the-clock support for you and your family. 
     

Sustainability and other benefits 

  • Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
  • Bike2Work scheme.
  • 100% Professional membership costs reimbursed.
  • High-quality personal protective equipment (PPE) provided.
  • Free transport from regional offices to sites.
  • Time in lieu or paid time for drivers.
  • Subsistence allowance. 
     

How to apply 

Interested in working with us?

Email your completed application form and equal opportunities monitoring form by close of business on 30 January 2026 to wa.applications@wessexarch.co.uk All applications will be acknowledged within 2 weeks of the closing date. Interviews will be held in early February 2026 If you have questions about the role, then please contact Dr Alex Brown, Head of Geoarchaeology (a.brown@wessexarch.co.uk) and Dr Beccy Scott, Principal Marine Geoarchaeologist (B.Scott@wessexarch.co.uk).

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and aim to be supportive in our recruitment and employment practices. Please let us know if you need any special arrangements or adjustments in the application or interview process. 

Successful candidates must have proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK by the start of their employment. 

Offshore Surveyor

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From seabed to surface, Acteon develops solutions to the energy industry’s most complex problems. We harness data, engineering knowledge and operational expertise to efficiently design, install, maintain, extend the life of, and decommission offshore energy assets to ensure they deliver maximum economic value. Using the latest technology, we gather and analyse hard-to-reach data in the most challenging environments. We partner with customers to apply it to their specific needs and challenges and devise tailored plans to help them safely and responsibly accelerate projects and reduce the total cost of operations. This allows our customers to focus on enhancing their core operations, growing sustainably and profitably and, ultimately, delivering the energy the world needs.

UTEC, Acteon’s Geo-services business line, harnesses data to optimise designs, save time and maximise your project’s economic value by providing a holistic understanding of the marine environment. Our insights underpin customers’ decision-making from design to asset life extension, ensuring every decision delivers.

UTEC is looking to add qualified Offshore Surveyor to the team in the United States. The Surveyor is responsible for acquiring and processing accurate positioning data (vessel & sensors) during his/her shift (watch). The Surveyor shall assist the Party Chief/Senior Surveyor to ensure that positioning data and calibrations are acquired and processed in line with UTEC procedures and to specifications given in the scope of work, and that all results are concisely documented using the relevant UTEC forms. The Surveyor will inform Party Chief/Senior Surveyor of any required revisions to the current UTEC forms and procedures which may arise.

This is an offshore role and will require a significant amount time spent on a vessel and may take place in inclement weather and extreme temperatures. Responsibilities may require an adjusted work schedule, long days, and evening/weekend hours to meet deadlines. Extensive travel is required.

Duties
• Assist with mobilizing surface and subsurface sensors onto vessel, ROV, trencher/plough
• Assist with interfacing surface and subsurface sensors into online software packages
• Assist with calibration of surface and subsurface systems, including alongside calibrations
• Verify the current geodetic and datum shift parameters within online setup with client supplied test points
• Attend pre-shift meetings to gain an understanding of forthcoming operations. Liaise with client representatives during operations to be fully aware of work schedule
• Communicate effectively during operations to direct ROV and vessel crew and other disciplines over clear comms or radio
• Operate word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Operate the online software packages used by the company
• Perform basic operations on survey system components including regular system status checks
• Monitor data collection, raising concerns immediately to Senior Surveyor or Party Chief
• Perform a basic level of data processing primarily to assess quality of logged data, allowing simple presentation to Senior Surveyor or Party Chief
• Report any operation that differs to task plan or procedure to Senior Surveyor or Party Chief
• Maintain an accurate and complete online log and Log book to report survey operations
• Produce field reports and memos as assigned/required by Senior Surveyor and Party Chief

Required
• Education in Geomatics, Surveying Science
• Relevant industry experience or military/academic experience in survey related discipline
• Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others
• Ability to perform tasks and achieve results with a high degree of accuracy and precision
• Ability to work both independently and within teams
• Experience in industry standard survey packages required
• Must hold a valid passport free from status or restrictive conditions that preclude travel to and work in countries where the company routinely operates

Fully funded PhD project: QUARTILES DLA: Shifting Sands: marine geomorphology, paleo-landscapes and sediment mobility for energy transition

https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/quartiles-dla-shifting-sands-marine-geomorphology-paleolandscapes-and-sediment-mobility-for-energy-transition/?p191609

This fully funded PhD project is part of the QUARTILES Doctoral Landscape Award, a BBSRC and NERC-funded research and training programme designed to equip PhD students with the skills, expertise, outlook, and real-world experience needed to become the next generation of scientific leaders capable of addressing pressing environmental grand challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and sustainability.

This exciting interdisciplinary PhD project focuses on characterising the geomorphology of the present day seabed around the UK to better understand the how , where and why seabed is changing and present and how has it changed in the past.

In shelf seas around the planet large areas of the seabed are currently being assessed and evaluated as potential sites for large scale renewable energy developments. To develop offshore wind farms, tidal turbines and route subsea cables it is essential to understand the seabed and the shallow subsurface to facilitate safe and minimum cost construction, while also minimising impact on the environment. The challenge is particularly complex on formerly glaciated continental shelves (for example the North Sea) where the geomorphological and sedimentary imprint of the last glaciation (25,000 years ago) is intertwined with more recent, and potentially very dynamic bedforms generated by waves and currents. In addition to the above, changes of the sea level following the last glaciation meant that parts of the present-day seabed were terrestrially exposed and formed palaeolandscape potentially inhabited by early humans therefore of key importance for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of offshore projects.

Research Approach: You’ll use large scale high resolution bathymetric datasets covering large parts of the UK continental shelf to map and understand the geomorphology and its implications for renewable energy projects palaeolandscape research. You will use GIS environment to address the research questions. There will be opportunities to acquire your ow bathymetric and sonar datasets unis Uncrewed Surface Vessels.

Training Opportunities: Comprehensive training in marine and engineering geomorphology, glacial geomorphology, marine archaeology, GIS and remote sensing. You will have the opportunity to engage with industry partners for whom this research is of vital importance.

Career Impact: This research will enable you to pursue a career in academia and industry alike. The is significant and growing industry demand for expertise in marine sediment mobility due to the growth of Offshore renewable industry sector. With the unique interdisciplinary background the graduate will be ideally suited to careers in engineering consulting, environmental and coastal management, marine geoscience and hydrography as well as regulatory or government bodies.

Skills and Experience: Some experience in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and interest in marine geoscience and, marine archaeology and/or engineering geology and geomorphology. Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research and offshore renewable energy.

Informal enquiries are encouraged! For further project information please contact the lead project supervisor by selecting the first listed name at the top of this advert and sending your enquiry.

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ELIGIBILITY:

Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion is core to the QUARTILES Doctoral Landscape Award. We actively encourage applications from diverse career paths and backgrounds and across all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation and transgender status, amongst other protected characteristics.

We also invite applications from those returning from a career break, industry or other roles. We typically require a minimum 2:1 in your first degree (or equivalent), but exceptions can be made where applicants can demonstrate excellence in alternative ways, including, but not limited to, performance in masters courses, professional placements, internships or employment – this will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and is dependent upon approval from the relevant host institution. We offer flexible study arrangements such as part-time study (minimum 50%), however this does depend on the nature of the project/research so will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

If you have any questions about your eligibility, please email us at quartiles-admissions@abdn.ac.uk

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APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

  • Please visit this page for full application information: How to Apply – QUARTILES DLA
  • Please send your completed QUARTILES application form, along with academic transcripts and certificates to quartiles-admissions@abdn.ac.uk 
  • Please provide two academic references (we are unable to directly request references from your referees. If you would like to include references to support your application, please ensure they are provided directly to us. Some project supervisors may choose to contact your referees – please also include their contact details on your CV.
  • Please ensure you submit all the required information and documentation. 
  • If you require any additional assistance in submitting your application or have any queries about the application process, please don’t hesitate to contact us at quartiles-admissions@abdn.ac.uk

Funding Notes

This 45 Month (NERC) opportunity is open to UK and International students (The proportion of international students appointed to the QUARTILES DLA is capped at 30% by UKRI).

QUARTILES studentships include a tax-free UKRI doctoral stipend (£19,795 for the 2025/26 academic year, the 2026/27 rate has yet to be released), plus a training grant of £9,000 to support data collection activities throughout the PhD.

QUARTILES does not provide funding to cover visa and associated healthcare surcharges for international students.

Florida Department of State

Senior Archaeologist

Division of Historical Resources

Bureau of Archaeological Research

https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/TALLAHASSEE-DOS-SENIOR-ARCHAEOLOGIST-45001061-FL-32301/1344168400/

Requisition No: 865581 

Agency: Department of State

Working Title: DOS – SENIOR ARCHAEOLOGIST- 45001061

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 45001061 

Salary:  $41,990.88 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 12/17/2025 

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Department of State

Senior Archaeologist

Division of Historical Resources

Bureau of Archaeological Research

Open Competitive

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Six (6) years of professional experience in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field. A master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field from an accredited college or university can substitute for the years of experience required.  
  • At least two (2) years of professional archaeological field experience that includes survey, excavation, mapping and NRHP assessment
  • Scientific Diving certification (AAUS or equivalent)
  • Knowledge of pertinent state and federal cultural resource legislation

Special Note:

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conduct cultural resource surveys on Board of Trustees Lands
  • Manage and review applications for 1A-32 Archaeological Research Permits
  • Assist with underwater archaeology field projects
  • Assist with Archaeological Resource Management Training
  • Assist state land managers with cultural resource requests
  • Review applications and deliverables for archaeological projects funded by DHR Grants
  • Perform site damage assessments when needed
  • Perform other work-related duties as required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Knowledge of Florida’s pre-Columbian & historic archaeological cultures, including the types of sites & their general distribution in different geographic settings
  • Knowledge of archaeological survey, excavation, and laboratory methods
  • Knowledge of Florida’s historic preservation laws and procedures relevant to archaeological research permitting
  • Ability to construct research designs and plan and lead archaeological projects
  • Ability to conduct field research in Florida’s various environmental settings, both underwater and terrestrial
  • Proficiency with ArcGIS, GPS technology, Photoshop, Illustrator, and MS Office suite
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to prepare professional quality reports on the results of archaeological projects in a timely manner

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS:

A Level 2 criminal background check is a condition of employment.  If selected for this position, you must provide your fingerprints.  We will send your fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

We are committed to enhancing our workforce through the employment of Veterans, individuals with disabilities and seek qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, abilities, skills, and talents to join our workforce.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: https://www.sss.gov

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 

Marine Archaeological Project Officer (Marine Planner)

Historic England

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We are the public body that looks after England’s historic environment. We champion historic places, helping people understand, value and care for them.

Historic England have a fantastic opportunity for you to join us as our Marine Archaeological Project Officer. (This role is known internally as Marine Planning Officer.)

This is a full Time, Fixed-Term Contracts until June 2027

This role is be based nationally at one of our offices, with hybrid working.

Where we offer hybrid working, you will be based in one of our following offices and from home – Newcastle, York, Manchester, Birmingham, Swindon, Bristol, Portsmouth (Fort Cumberland), and Cambridge.

Home working, with occasional office visits, will also be considered.

Salary

National – £32,616 pro-rata

Cambridge – £36,078 pro-rata

We offer a wide benefits package including a competitive pension scheme starting at 28.97% employer contributions, a generous 28 days holiday, corporate discounts, free entry into English Heritage sites across the country and development opportunities to ensure you achieve your goals.

To view our full range of benefits please follow the link here.

What you will be doing

The Marine Planning Unit provides Historic England’s statutory and non-statutory advice to developers, consultants and regulatory authorities. We are involved in pre-application, formal decision-making processes and post-consent through our role as the only curatorial body for the English inshore and offshore marine planning areas.

As part of the Marine Planning Unit, you will take delegated responsibility for the delivery of Historic England’s advice on proposals for change in the historic environment that fall within their area of competence. You will contribute to delivery of Historic England’s corporate plan objectives, as relevant to marine development advice.

Historic England is the primary advisor for marine areas beyond local authority planning jurisdiction and as the Marine Planning Officer, you will play an important role in all stages of preparing development advice, especially the case for historic environment assessment and mitigation as part of the development consenting process and subsequent delivery.

Who we are looking for

  • Educated to degree level with a post-graduate qualification or equivalent experience relevant to marine planning and management;
  • Experience of effectively providing advice through Environmental Impact Assessment exercises;
  • Trained in the use of spatial data, analysis and presentation;
  • Knowledgeable about the historic environment as might be encountered by seabed users and developers;
  • Understanding of government policy, guidance and statutory measures for the historic environment;
  • Confidence to deal with time pressure and challenge;
  • Applies initiative and willingness to develop effective working relations.

Please note that the role:

  • May require travel to locations not serviced by public transport;
  • Requires visiting locations that may require climbing aboard vessels (large and small), to undergo travel at sea and negotiating confined spaces;
  • May require occasional participation at events and to present information at conferences requiring away stays.

Please note your application will be scored and assessed against the above criteria.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we would be happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the job with you. Having just won the Gold Award from MIND, we also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance.

We are an inclusive employer and believe that flexible working options are for everyone. We want to make sure our working arrangements don’t prevent anyone from joining us because of their personal circumstances. We also want to provide you with the best balance in your home and work life that we can.

We are open to considering options including job sharing, part-time working, compressed hours working and different working locations, including hybrid working. Please visit our jobs pages or contact us to find out more.

Why work for Historic England

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for everyone. Diversity helps us to perform better and attract more people to support our work. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and candidates with disabilities as they are underrepresented within Historic England at this level.

Historic England want all of our candidates to shine in the recruitment process. Please tell us what we can do to make sure you can show us your very best self. You can contact us by email at recruitmentTeam@Historicengland.org.uk if you have any recruitment queries. 

At Historic England we use a hiring system called Applied. Applied is a behavioural science-backed recruitment platform that reduces bias, improves quality of hire and increases diversity. We do not use CV application for the majority of our hiring processes. You will answer a selection of questions that allow our hiring teams to test your skills and suitability for the role.

To ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process for everyone the use of AI or automated tools is not permitted.

Provisional interview dates: December 2025

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

https://cms.historicengland.org.uk/media/llmpmwar/zw-marine-planning-officer-jd-aug-2025.odt

Marine Archaeologist

Expert in Archaeological Research & Exploration

Marine Archaeologist

About Canadian Adventure Charters (CAC)

Canadian Adventure Charters (CAC) is a leader in ultra–luxury research expeditions and deep–sea
submersible charters. We cater to an elite clientele of ultra–high–net–worth individuals, offering exclusive
voyages to explore remote coastlines, breathtaking underwater sites, and historic shipwrecks. Each
expedition is designed to blend adventure, discovery, and luxury seamlessly.


Our fleet consists of cutting–edge Research Explorer Ice–Class Vessels and Submersibles, classified under
DNV & ABS standards, ensuring the highest levels of safety, innovation, and comfort.

Reporting Structure

Reports directly to the Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Marine Archaeological Research & Exploration – Conduct in–depth research, develop
historical databases, and oversee underwater surveys, site evaluations, and preservation efforts.
• Manage Marine Archaeology Projects – Supervise field operations, ensure regulatory compliance,
and collaborate with researchers, maritime historians, and government entities.
• Expedition Education & Guest Engagement – Deliver engaging onboard presentations and
briefings, providing an educational experience for our high–profile guests.
• Investor & Stakeholder Relations – Build and maintain relationships with investors, Fortune 500
companies, industry leaders, and government agencies to support funding and strategic partnerships.
• Regulatory & Environmental Compliance – Ensure all archaeological research and expeditions
adhere to national and international regulatory frameworks.
• Business Development & Branding – Contribute to branding, marketing, film production
partnerships, and proposal development to enhance CAC’s industry presence.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Maritime Archaeology, Cultural Resource Management, Archaeology,

Anthropology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in marine archaeology or cultural resource management.
• Extensive expertise in shipwreck recovery, artifact analysis, mapping, and photographic
documentation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience collaborating with Indigenous
communities, government bodies, and international research organizations.
• Valid STCW95 Transport Canada marine certifications and a current seafarer’s medical.
• Ability to operate in extreme marine environments with extensive travel commitments.

Compensation & Application Process

Compensation: Highly competitive, based on education, experience, certifications, and published works
(articles, reports, books, etc.).


How to Apply:
Submit your resume/CV, a detailed cover letter, a technical writing sample, and three professional references
to:
📩 Email: Info@cacsd.ca
For more information about Canadian Adventure Charters, visit our website: www.cacsd.ca

Research Fellow

https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=3263625NX

The MarEA Project (Maritime Endangered Archaeology in the Middle East and North Africa) is a collaborative initiative led by the University of Southampton and Ulster University, in partnership with Oxford University. Our mission is to document and preserve the rich maritime archaeology of the coastal regions across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Researcher to join our team. In this role, you will contribute to the project’s success by conducting remote sensing research, collecting and analysing data across the MENA region, and supporting field surveys and training programs. This position will be based at the University of Southampton but will also require occasional travel to the MENA region.

Key responsibilities for the job are: 1) conduct research using remote sensing techniques and data collection methods across the MENA region, under the guidance of the project director; 2)  Participate in ground surveys and contribute to training programs in selected countries within the project area; 3) Support the Principal Investigators (PIs) in achieving the project’s deliverables and advancing its objectives; 4) collaborate with an international team to ensure successful project outcomes.

Essential qualifications & skills we are looking for are: 1) extensive work experience in the MENA region; 2) proficiency in using GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and remote sensing for archaeological research; 3) strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and 4) excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to engage with diverse stakeholders. Experience with coastal and maritime archaeology is also desirable.

The role will be primarily office-based at the University of Southampton, but flexibility is required, as overseas travel to the MENA region may be necessary.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about maritime archaeology and eager to make a meaningful impact in preserving the region’s cultural heritage.

If you are a proactive researcher with interest in the MENA region’s archaeology and the required technical skills, we encourage you to apply.

Apply by uploading your CV and a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.

Graduate Certificate in Underwater Archaeological Theory

https://ie.lsba.org.uk/Home/CourseDetail?courseId=1013391

The Graduate Certificate in Underwater Archaeological Theory equips learners with advanced skills to explore submerged cultural heritage. This program combines theoretical frameworks and practical methodologies to analyze underwater sites effectively.

Designed for archaeologists, historians, and marine researchers, it focuses on site preservation, artifact analysis, and cultural interpretation. Gain expertise in underwater excavation techniques and heritage management while addressing ethical and legal challenges.

Ideal for professionals seeking to specialize or advance their careers, this certificate offers a unique blend of academic rigor and field-based insights.

Dive into the depths of history—start your learning journey today!

The Graduate Certificate in Underwater Archaeological Theory offers a unique opportunity to explore the depths of maritime history while gaining practical skills in archaeological research and preservation. This program combines hands-on projects with cutting-edge theoretical frameworks, allowing students to learn from real-world examples and apply their knowledge in underwater environments. With a focus on self-paced learning, the course is designed for flexibility, catering to both working professionals and full-time students. Dive into the fascinating world of submerged cultural heritage and develop expertise in underwater excavation techniques, artifact analysis, and conservation strategies. Unlock your potential in this dynamic and interdisciplinary field.

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Course structure

• Introduction to Underwater Archaeological Theory
• Advanced Maritime Cultural Landscapes
• Underwater Excavation Techniques
• Conservation of Submerged Artifacts
• Nautical Archaeology and Shipwreck Analysis
• GIS Applications in Underwater Archaeology
• Ethical and Legal Frameworks in Marine Heritage
• Remote Sensing and Survey Methods
• Public Engagement in Underwater Archaeology
• Case Studies in Global Underwater Archaeology

Duration

The programme is available in two duration modes:

Fast track – 1 month

Standard mode – 2 months

Course fee

The fee for the programme is as follows:

Fast track – 1 month: £140

Standard mode – 2 months: £90

The College of Marine Sciences and Maritime Studies at Texas A&M University at Galveston (TAMUG) seeks applications for competitively awarded postdoctoral fellowships from highly qualified candidates interested in any aspect of marine sciences, oceanography, coastal/ocean engineering, marine policy and management, or maritime affairs.

https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMUG_External/job/Galveston-TX/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate_R-087872-1

The College of Marine Sciences and Maritime Studies at Texas A&M University at Galveston (TAMUG) seeks applications for competitively awarded postdoctoral fellowships from highly qualified candidates interested in any aspect of marine sciences, oceanography, coastal/ocean engineering, marine policy and management, or maritime affairs. Expectations of the postdoctoral fellows are to elevate the strategic college focus on the Blue Economy. The blue economy includes all economic activities of ocean-based industries, together with the assets, goods, and ecosystem services provided by marine environments. Campus priorities include coastal landform and community resilience, ocean exploration, marine transportation, Power-at-Sea, and seafood production.

Essential Duties/Tasks:

Research

  • Under general supervision, is responsible for conducting research into their field of expertise.
  • Utilizes knowledge and skills granted to them by their education and expertise to complete research projects in their field of expertise.
  • Assists with the preparation and cleaning of worksite.
  • Analyzes research data and summarizes results.
  • Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications.

Mentoring

  • May assist, mentor, and/or supervise student researchers and/or graduate students who are working on research related to the project.

Presentations

  • Prepares presentation materials on research topics that may be presented to small and/or large groups.
  • Actively participates in the preparation of required technical progress reports to research sponsors.

What you need to know

Salary: $62,500 annually

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Required Education and Experience

  • Appropriate PhD in a related field.
  • No experience required.

Required Licenses and Certifications

  • May vary depending on the area of research.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Excellent verbal and written skills.
  • Presentation skills.
  • Analytical skills.
  • Attention to detail.

Additional Information:

Each postdoctoral fellow will be paired with a TAMUG faculty member who has agreed to serve as a sponsor*.

Fellowships will provide 100% salary support for 1 year (to end no later than 31 August 2027), with potential for a one-time 1-year renewal (end date no later than 31 August 2028) upon recommendation of the faculty advisor (total of 24 months). Each fellow will receive a competitive compensation package, which will include a stipend (up to $5,000 per year) to cover research experiences. Starting salary for the post-docs will be $62,500 per year with applicable university benefits. Applications will only be reviewed once all materials are received in a single pdf document.

Successful applicants are likely to communicate early with TAMUG researchers their intent to apply for this program to allow time for successful proposal development. TAMUG faculty may only sponsor one applicant and provide evidence they can support the proposed research in their support letter. *A PhD candidate is a student in their last semester who will complete all graduation requirements prior to starting the fellowship. If the degree has not been conferred at the time of application, a letter from their school’s Graduate and/or Registrar’s Office certifying that all requirements for the degree have been met must be included with the application package.

Submit a complete application packet by 1 February 2026 to through Workday and contain: (i) a cover letter of interest, (ii) curriculum vitae, (iii) three letters of recommendation (e.g., graduate advisors), (iv) letter of recommendation by the TAMUG faculty sponsor (counts as fourth letter), (v) short research proposal (2 pages) written collaboratively by the applicant and the Faculty sponsor, and (vi) a post-doctoral mentoring plan written by the faculty advisor (as typically included with a NSF or other proposal).

  • Fellowship recipients will be announced in late March 2026, with an anticipated start date as early as 1 June 2026.
  • Successful applicants must start on or before 1 September 2026, or their fellowship will be awarded elsewhere.

Machines or equipment used in the performance of essential duties

  • Various research equipment.

Physical Requirements

  • May vary depending on the area of research.

Other Requirements and Factors

  • May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.
  • May travel as required.
  • This position is security sensitive
  • This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.
  • All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.

Who we are

We are the ocean campus of Texas A&M University at Galveston. Our employees come from throughout the world, with many different perspectives, talents, lived experiences, and interests. Aggies by the Sea promote a welcoming and highly productive work environment. We support the university’s goals to recruit and retain a quality workforce and encourage life-long learning practices.  We will do our part to assist you in your new position and encourage you to take advantage of training and development opportunities that are available to help you be successful.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Science Program Officer: OceanX

https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/oceanx/jobs/5671821004

Science Program Officer

OceanX 

About OceanX:

OceanX is a nonprofit working to unlock the ocean’s sustainable potential. Through a dual focus on science and education, we’re building a new paradigm where humanity and the ocean mutually thrive. Our approach is fueled by exploration, leveraging advanced research, multimedia educational programs, cross-sector partnerships, and advanced technology to help transform how people understand and value the ocean. Our work strives to fortify biodiversity and increase the sustainable use of ocean resources to help ensure the ocean remains a foundation for human wellbeing and potential. OceanX is a nonprofit operating program of Dalio Philanthropies.

For more information, visit  www.oceanx.org and follow OceanX on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and LinkedIn.

Position Summary:

OceanX is seeking a Science Program Officer to drive scientific missions aboard the research vessel, OceanXplorer. Reporting directly to the OceanX co-CEO on all science-related matters, this role will play a central part in shaping and managing the science program. The Science Program Officer will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team spanning science, media, education, and marine operations, while serving as a key liaison with the global scientific and ocean exploration communities.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with external research organizations to identify, evaluate, and develop missions that are both scientifically significant and aligned with OceanX’s broader mission. With the support of team members, the Science Program Officer will contribute across the full mission lifecycle- from ideation and proposal review to planning, execution, and post-mission evaluation – ensuring that each expedition delivers meaningful scientific impact and storytelling value.

OceanX is an entrepreneurial environment which values team players who can manage priorities and workstreams simultaneously. To thrive and succeed within our unique culture and work environment, you must demonstrate humility, innate curiosity, and openness to new ideas/approaches. You also must be hard working, composed and goal oriented. All employees are expected to be honest, excited about providing and receiving objective feedback, constantly striving for self-improvement, and committed to the pursuit of excellence

Position Location:

New York City, NY

Duties and Responsibilities:​

  • Serve as expedition coordinator onboard the vessel, overseeing all elements of scientific missions
  • Act as Head of Scientific Operations while onboard, ensuring scientific missions are effectively executed
  • Lead outreach to the scientific and ocean exploration communities to build strategic alliances and partnerships in alignment with OceanX Partnerships
  • Evaluate and recommend science mission proposals in collaboration with Digital Programs, Partnerships, and Education teams
  • Manage communications on scientific programs and mission outputs with internal Digital Programs/Marketing & Communication teams and external partners (pre-mission, on-mission, and post-mission reporting)
  • Oversee planning and logistics to ensure timely delivery of mission enablers (e.g., permitting, scientific equipment, and supplies)
  • Direct onboard science and technical teams to ensure missions have the necessary resources and capabilities for success
  • Develop and maintain budgets for science operations and projects
  • Oversee Science team resources, including contractors, consultants, and onshore/offshore personnel
  • Willingness to spend extended periods at sea, with travel comprising up to 35% of the year
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings or late evenings, to support cross-time zone collaboration
  • Adaptable to varying workloads, balancing periods of focused execution with lighter operational phases
  • Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

  • ​​Professional Experience:​
    • Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a related scientific field
    • 7+ years of experience in a comparable organization or domain (e.g., marine research, exploration, conservation, or science operations)
    • Proven experience coordinating or managing offshore missions, field-based research, or marine operations, with a strong professional network in the ocean science or exploration community
    • Background in marine science, oceanography, or related fieldwork; direct experience with oceanographic expeditions strongly preferred
    • Demonstrated success planning and executing complex, multi-stakeholder projects in dynamic and fast-paced environments
  • Personal Attributes:
    • Determined, resourceful and practical. An independent, self-starter, with a “roll up your sleeves” attitude and strong work ethic 
    • Agility, with a track record of getting things done 
    • Organized, reliable, and meticulous 
    • Ability to prioritize, meet tight deadlines, anticipate needs, and maintain high quality work
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
    • Comfortable with ambiguity
    • Maintains high standards
    • Highly collaborative 

Illustrative Benefits:  

  • Access to a World Class Exploration Vessel 
  • 100% company paid medical premiums 
  • 17 company paid holidays 
  • Friday summer hours 
  • Monthly community happy hours  
  • Hybrid work environment  
  • 2 One-Month Periods of Remote First Work 
  • Free catered food services for in-office Thursdays 
  • Generous PTO offering 
  • Casual dress code 
  • 150% 401(k) match up to $7,500 and 100% match above $7,500 ($15k match limit) 
  • Gym reimbursement, back up childcare services, insurance, financial, and legal services, and much more! 

Compensation: 

Compensation for the role includes a competitive salary in the range from $135,000 – 160,000 (inclusive of a merit-based bonus, dependent on years of experience, level of education obtained, as well as applicable skillset), potentially a success-driven incentive payment and an excellent benefits package, including a comprehensive employer paid medical plan and generous employer match for 401k. 

Please note that we do not provide immigration sponsorship for this position. OceanX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

All correspondence will remain confidential. 

Hydrographic Surveyor / Technician

https://www.marinetechnologynews.com/jobs/job/hydrographic-surveyor–technician-435844

Required Qualifications

Have knowledge in collecting, analyzing, and processing hydrographic survey data. Experience with SIS, Eiva NaviSuite, Hypack, Qinsy, Caris, and/or equivalent collection/processing software desired.

Be knowledgeable in interfacing and operating hydrographic survey equipment, i.e. GNSS, inertial navigation, multibeam, sub-bottom profilers, and sidescan sonar systems.

Experience with system interfacing, networking, and troubleshooting.

Ability to communicate and work in English.

Interest and willingness to work offshore. Shift durations may vary based on project needs, however, assume 4 to 6 week rotations will typically be expected.

Ability to obtain and maintain all offshore credentials required such as: passport, medical physical, STCW, and professional mariner credential.

Have a minimum of 1-3 years of experience in hydrographic surveying or other pertinent offshore work.

Pass a background investigation.

Possess strong organizational and communication skills.

Other Desired Qualifications

Technical degree in Engineering, Hydrography, Surveying, or other related fields.

Experience with geophysical survey equipment and data (i.e. sidescan, sub-bottom profiler, and magnetometer).

AUV experience, especially with large systems such as HUGINs.

ROV experience.

SAS (Synthetic Aperture Sonar) Experience.

GIS/CAD experience.

Subsea LiDAR and imagery collection.

Description
Position Overview

Our growing organization is looking for talented and highly motivated hydrographic surveyors/field technicians to join our offshore hydrographic and geophysical survey fleet. Ideal candidates will have at least some offshore experience and at a minimum of some entry level experience or knowledge in the field of hydrographic surveying and be available to start as soon as November 1, 2025.

About Our Organization

Mobile Marine International is a growing organization servicing customers at the global scale with a primary focus in hydrographic and geophysical surveys in the offshore sector. Our mission is to develop efficient solutions that address the current industry survey needs. We have a multi-year contract that will enable us to build a quality team and provide a commitment to our dedicated crews. Our vessels are equipped with brand new high-end sensors and electronics, and we are currently ramping up for several years of sustained work. We are looking to build an exceptional and dynamic team of talented individuals who are interested in supporting this effort.

Why Join Our Crew?

If you are interested in developing your capabilities and becoming a leader in the hydrographic survey sector, then we look forward to you joining our team. We want our teams to succeed at the highest level and are actively investing in equipment and personnel to meet this goal. We are looking for long term contractors/freelancers who take pride in their work and want to be part of a sustained and growing company with a lot of upside potential as we scale. Our founders, leaders, and technical team have decades of experience spanning the globe in the maritime sector and we look forward to the right candidates joining our team and working with exceptional solutions to modern industry challenges

Core Responsibilities

Support global offshore hydrographic and geophysical data collection utilizing industry standard software.

Coordinate survey operations with vessel crew and shore support.

Ensure data collection meets rigorous internal and client specifications.

Maintain thorough documentation and survey logs.

Field QC hydrographic and geophysical data.

Collect and process hydrographic and other sensor data.

Perform system calibrations and checks as necessitated.

Support on-vessel IT and other technical aspects as needed.

Participate in QHSE roles ensuring safe and sustainable work practices.

Provide input to reports and proposals in compliance with clients’ and our organization’s guidelines.

Present survey data and progress in project meetings and updates.

Build and foster healthy team relationships and effective communication.

Support ROV and AUV operations as needed.

Be willing to travel up to 6+ months per year.

Potential for additional onshore work during off-shifts if interested.

Senior Consultant- Marine (Geosciences) (Mid-Senior Level)

https://climatebase.org/job/65064285/senior-consultant–marine-geosciences-mid-senior-level

ERM, the worlds largest pure play sustainability consultancy, are looking for an experienced Marine Geophysicist to join the welcoming and experienced marine geoscience team.

Our Capital Project Delivery team includes an integrated marine geophysical and geotechnical team offering specialist services to clients across a range of sectors including marine aggregates, offshore wind, wave and tidal energy,  subsea cables, coastal/marine engineering, and ports/harbours developments.

Our Capital Project Delivery team are driving the development of ERM’s Marine Centre of Excellence; a world-leading hub of marine environmental and planning consultancy services for a wide range of clients across numerous seabed user sectors and marine projects, including offshore wind. 

The role will comprise analysing and reporting on hydrographic and marine geophysical data, such as bathymetry, sidescan sonar, magnetometer, and shallow seismic data for various purposes including engineering, habitat assessments, EIAs, and archaeology.  The successful candidate will also have an understanding of the marine hydrodynamic environment and sediment transport processes, including hydrodynamic models, and know how to incorporate these into interpretations. The resulting reports guide our existing clients on infrastructure design and installation, impact assessments, asset management, decommissioning, and licensing considerations.

As the role will also involve providing support for offshore survey design, technical specification, procurement, management, and data quality control; offshore survey experience is essential.

About you

  • Degree-qualified in a relevant marine geoscience or geophysics or oceanography  subject
  • Experience with ESRI Arc Map/ArcGIS Pro or QGIS, and specialist geoscience software programs, such as IHS Kingdom, SonarWiz or Moga Seaview
  • Strong understanding of offshore geophysical acquisition equipment and techniques
  • Experienced in interpreting hydrographic and geophysical data, including sub-bottom profiler
  • Strong understanding of the marine hydrodynamic environment and sediment transport processes
  • Skilled in technical and non-technical writing, and verbal communication
  • Keen to learn and develop current skills within a diverse team of subject matter experts within an international company
  • Offshore survey experience is essential
  • Experience in writing chapters for Environmental Impact Assessments is desired

Training and support will be given to adjust to office-based working, project management and consulting skills. Although Southampton would be the preferred base, opportunity to work in other ERM offices including London and Norwich is an option. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to join an experienced team with potential to use all that ERM can offer to develop their career in consulting.

Why join ERM?

Flexible working to suit your life – need to do the school run? Not a problem! More productive and happy if you work from home a couple of days per week? Go ahead! Love to travel? Ask about our Cross Border Remote Working! You’ll have 25 days annual leave + public holidays, 6% employer pension contribution, twice annual promotion opportunities, annual salary review and performance related bonus, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, EV car salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work scheme, travel season ticket loan, volunteering and Give As You Earn opportunities, employee assistance programme and premium account for Calm (the #1 app for sleep and meditation) in order to look after your wellbeing, plus discounts on gym membership and gift cards for a wide variety of retailers and restaurants.

We offer employees a safety first, diverse and inclusive culture in which difference is embraced, valued and celebrated. Through the ERM Foundation we provide support for nonprofit organisations and social enterprises that share our commitment to creating a more sustainable and equitable world.  With a robust career framework in place and 20+ technical communities of global experts you can join, there are great opportunities to advance your career here at ERM.

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ERM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive, it’s an essential part of what makes ERM a great place to build a career and helps us create better solutions for our clients.

We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or need accommodations during the selection process, we’re here to support you. Our commitment doesn’t stop at hiring. Once you join us, we’ll ensure you have the tools, support, and adjustments needed to succeed and feel a true sense of belonging. Learn more about our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) efforts by visiting our website or exploring our 2025 Sustainability Report..