Tag: maritime archaeology

Collections Management Database Administrator

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4480204

Description

The Collections Management Database Administrator is a 1-year grant funded position who assists with implementing a National Endowment for the Humanities: Rediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition project. The Mariners’ Museum and Park (TMMP) and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) both have archeological collections of objects related to the Battle of Yorktown, and these two institutions have formed a consortium to improve the stewardship of these collections and their associated records. This position will research and collaboratively set standards for all aspects of a new Collections Management System (CMS) software to replace the current software, thereby making all outputs of the project accessible. 

The Mariners’ Museum and Park offers an excellent benefits package to include paid sick leave and vacation, generous health insurance contributions, and a 403b retirement match. This is a full-time, salary-exempt position with an annual salary of $65,000.

Candidates must include a cover letter in order to be considered. No phone calls, please – only applicants being considered for interviews will be contacted.

Duties:

  • Reports directly to TMMP’s Director of Collections Management, and closely collaborates with DHR’s Collections Manager, the project Associate Collections Manager, the project Archaeological Conservator, TMMP’s Director of Digital Transformation, TMMP’s Technical Solutions Engineer, and other team members from both TMMP and DHR. 
  • Collaboratively chooses a new CMS software to replace existing software.
  • Researches best practices and standards and implements a metadata schema and controlled vocabularies protocols within the new CMS.
  • Establishes a detailed workflow and training materials that optimize the new CMS to achieve high levels of accessibility and quality of data and assets. 
  • Trains other staff on implementing the aforementioned workflow.
  • Participates in the planning and execution of collection data clean up and migration.
  • Promotes the importance of collections management and registration in an outreach capacity whenever possible.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

The person who will succeed in this role will be able to:

  • Exercise good judgment,
  • Pay close attention to detail and demonstrate a high level of accuracy,
  • Take the initiative when appropriate,
  • Be a strategic thinker and proactive problem solver with strong communication and interpersonal skills,
  • Be well-organized, have excellent time management skills, and can multitask,
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment, and
  • Internalize the culture of respect, empathy, and servant leadership that is central to the TMMP team.

Education and Experience: 

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education. 

  • Education (preferred): advanced degree in data sciences, museum studies, or related field
  • Experience (5-8 years of the following):
    • Knowledge of data structures and standards for museum collections management and registration.
    • Demonstrated administrative experience with a museum CMS.
    • Demonstrated experience with taxonomy and metadata in a cultural heritage setting. Knowledge of published vocabularies, standards, and linked data tools such as AAT, ULAN, TGN, and Chenall’s Nomenclature.

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be able to pass a background and motor vehicle record check prior to employment. 
  • Applicants must currently possess the capability to work in the United States 

Salary Description

$65,000 / year

Archaeological Conservator, Yorktown Collections

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4480153/The-Mariners-Museum-and-Park/Archaeological-Conservator-Yorktown-Collections

Description

The Yorktown Collections Archaeological Conservator position is a grant-funded, 3-year position.  The conservator will undertake the assessment, direct treatment, and preventive conservation care of select objects recovered in the 1930s and 1980s from shipwrecks associated with the Siege of Yorktown (September – October, 1781) at Yorktown, Virginia within the holding of The Mariners’ Museum and Park and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (VDHR). This position has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Rediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition, which frames the scope of work performed. The Archaeological Conservator will work under the direct supervision of the Director of Conservation and Chief Conservator and the Senior Archaeological Conservator and will consult/work with other museum personnel and  VDHR staff as needed. 

The Mariners’ Museum and Park offers an excellent benefits package to include paid sick leave and vacation, generous health insurance contributions, and a 403b retirement match. This is a full-time, salary-exempt position with an annual salary of $60,000.

No phone calls, please – only applicants being considered for interviews will be contacted.

Duties:

  • Conduct examination, documentation, and artifacts treatment following established conservation procedures, methodologies, and ethics.  
  • Maintain detailed before, during, and after treatment records including both written and photographic documentation.
  • When necessary, based on the conservation needs of an artifact, develop new conservation techniques and procedures in consultation with the Director of Conservation and/or Senior Archaeological Conservator.
  • Construct storage support systems and housing for artifacts. 
  • Assist in the maintenance/operation of laboratory equipment and facility, and participate in the ordering of supplies and additional equipment as required.
  • Promote the importance of conservation in an outreach capacity whenever possible. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Working knowledge of up-to-date practices for conservation and maintenance of objects.
  • Working knowledge of the archaeological method and practices.
  • Familiarity with a wide variety of materials including metals and organics preferred. 
  • Continued professional development in the conservation field.
  • Familiarity with analytical equipment and methods, not limited to but including FT-IR, SEM, XRF, digital radiography, optical microscopy, chloride analysis, metals sample preparation, 3-D scanning/modeling.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop.
  • Working knowledge of digital photography.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Familiarity with accepted practices for achieving and ensuring safety in the laboratory.
  • Consistent capacity for respectful and professional interpersonal relations.

Education and Experience: 

  • Bachelor’s degree with a major in an art, history, archaeology or a science-related field of study.
  • A Master’s degree in object or archaeological conservation(preferred) from a recognized graduate conservation program. 
  • A minimum of four years of post-graduate conservation experience is preferred.
  • Preference will be given to those with experience in archaeological conservation.  

Conditions of Employment:

  • Must be able to pass a background and motor vehicle record check prior to employment. 
  • Applicants must currently possess the capability to work in the United States 

(2-Posts) Texas A&M’s Anthropology Department is seeking a Research Assistants to support the Principal Investigator and conservation team in the stabilization and preservation of the Revolutionary War Gunboat Philadelphia

https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/TAMU_External/job/Washington-DC/Research-Assistant_R-096642

Here’s a Glimpse of the Job

Texas A&M’s Anthropology Department is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Principal Investigator and conservation team in the stabilization and preservation of the Revolutionary War Gunboat Philadelphia. This position is located in Washington, D.C. and is grant-funded expected to conclude at the end of March 2027. The Research Assistant will assist with conservation efforts, documentation, and related project activities aimed at protecting and maintaining this historically significant artifact while supporting research, educational, and public outreach objectives.

Opportunities to Contribute

  • Repairs and stabilizes wooden and iron artifacts to ensure their long-term preservation.
  • Documents conservation activities to industry standards and communicates project work and findings to visitors and the public.
  • Trains and supervises volunteer assistants while assisting the Principal Investigator with preparing and maintaining the worksite for visitors.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Physically able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.

A well-qualified candidate for this position will also possess:

  • Hold a Class C motor vehicle license and the willingness to drive/operate a Class-C motor vehicle to and from the work site or to pick up supplies.
  • Minimum of six months experience working with maritime archaeological artifacts comprised of wood, iron, and composite materials.
  • Experience working with archaeological ship structures or disassociated ship timbers.
  • A thorough understanding of degradation processes involved with artifacts recovered from a submerged environment.
  • Ability to documentation watercraft and component parts to industry standards.
  • DSLR artifact photography and UV reflective photography.
  • A strong understanding of 18th and 19th-century ship construction.
  • Familiarity with Rhino 7 (CAD) software.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to analyze and characterize object components that have been recovered from freshwater or seawater environments.
  • Basic understanding of the use of XRF, FTIR and other analytical methods.
  • A thorough understanding of ship construction methods from the historic period with emphasis on the second half of the 18th century.
  • Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
  • Strong writing skills.

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate’s education and experience.

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

What you need to do

Apply! Submit a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume. 

Why Texas A&M University? 

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.   

Anthropology, in the College of Arts and Sciences, is the study of what it means to be human in the broadest sense, through an examination of culture and society (sociocultural and linguistic anthropology), the biology and evolution of humans and our closest relatives (biological anthropology) and the study of past human communities and material culture (archaeology).  Students develop an appreciation of the value of physical and cultural differences at the local, national, and global levels, and learn critical thinking skills that support them in their careers.  

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.  

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 prepopulate 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.

Archaeological Conservator (Maritime)

Historic England

https://app.beapplied.com/apply/xdeh5ffthu

Summary

Historic England is the public organisation that brings new life to heritage to build a better future for every place and everyone.

Historic England has a fantastic opportunity for you to join us as our Archaeological Conservator (Maritime).

This is a Full Time, 24 Months Fixed-Term Contract.

The location of this role is Portsmouth, inclusive with hybrid working.

We offer a wide benefits package including a competitive defined benefit pension scheme to which we make 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

As our Archaeological Conservator (Maritime), you will provide expertise in the analysis, interpretation and reporting of artefactual assemblages and historic features on Historic England projects, on projects undertaken in collaboration with universities and other IROs and on commissioned projects. You will undertake innovative heritage science research in support of the Historic England Strategic Plan, including leading on and commissioning projects. You will actively engage in increasing the public value and impact of your research including developing and taking part in public engagement activities. You will champion archaeological conservation, seeking opportunities to present HE work at national and international fora. An important part of your role will be to manage the Marine Conservation Facility, including providing access, training and supervision of external users. You will develop and contribute to the delivery of training as part of disseminating best practice and developing capacity in archaeological conservation. 

You will work closely with other marine specialist colleagues across Historic England and to ensure the organisation delivers a seamless service on all relevant marine issues.  

As part of this role you will receive on-the -job training in the conservation of artefacts recovered from marine environments based on your current experience and learning needs. You will also undertake training in project management.  

Please note that: 

  • the role may require travel, including to sites not serviced by public transport and sites which may have challenging access, for example stairwells, confined spaces, heights or places with low lighting 
  • the role also involves working outdoors or in cold buildings and may require overnight stays for joint working, attending meetings and training 
  • the work entails reasonable lifting of heavy/bulky objects within published health and safety guidelines on manual handling. 

Who we are looking for

  • Professional qualifications (or equivalent experience) in conservation
  • Experience of conserving artefacts recovered from archaeological sites
  • Experience of using of X-radiography and/or vacuum freeze drying
  • Experience in communication complex research of findings to wide audiences (including non-specialists)
  • Excellent collaboration skills
  • Experience of providing training or mentoring in archaeological conservation.

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

Historic England is a Disability Confident Leader and normally offers guaranteed interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role, where it is practical and appropriate to do so. We want all candidates to shine in the recruitment process, so please tell us what we can do to help you show us your very best self. For more information, please visit our Everyone is Welcome page, or contact us at recruitmentTeam@Historicengland.org.uk if you have any recruitment queries.

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 won the Gold Award from MIND for workplace wellbeing in seven consecutive years, 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 wants 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.

At Historic England, we value the expertise and individuality each candidate brings and want to hear about this in your own words. If you require the use or AI tools or other resources to support your application, we ask that all information is factually accurate, original, and reflects your own experience. To best represent yourself, we encourage you to write in your own words and use AI-generated content only as inspiration—not as direct input.

Provisional interview dates: 5th October 2026

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

Re-Posted: Maritime Archaeologist

https://join.com/companies/oceyoncom/16575705-maritime-archaeologist

Oceyon is a maritime exploration and recovery company focused on institutionalizing the recovery of lost maritime assets through a compliance-first, technology-driven approach. By combining archival intelligence, artificial intelligence, state-of-the-art technologies, and advanced survey methodologies, Oceyon transforms deep-sea recovery from speculative exploration into a structured and data-driven industrial process.

Our missions operate under strict legal, archaeological, and ESG frameworks, ensuring that maritime heritage preservation and responsible recovery remain central to all operations.

As we expand our regulatory and operational activities globally, we are seeking an experienced Maritime Archaeologist to join our core team.

Tasks

Role Overview

The Maritime Archaeologist will play a key role at the intersection of historical research, regulatory compliance, and offshore operations. The position combines academic expertise with operational execution, supporting the identification, assessment, permitting, and responsible recovery of underwater cultural heritage sites.

The successful candidate will contribute both onshore and offshore, working closely with historians, legal experts, engineers, survey teams, and government authorities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Research and Target Assessment
  • Conduct archival and historical research related to shipwrecks and maritime trade routes
  • Assess archaeological significance and cultural heritage considerations of identified targets
  • Contribute to site evaluation reports supporting operational decision-making
  • Collaborate with archival intelligence and data teams to validate targets
  • Regulatory and Government Engagement
  • Support permitting processes with coastal states and regulatory authorities
  • Prepare archaeological documentation required for licences and agreements
  • Engage with national heritage agencies, museums, and archaeological institutions
  • Ensure compliance with applicable maritime heritage laws and international conventions
  • Survey and Offshore Missions
  • Participate in marine survey campaigns and offshore expeditions
  • Provide archaeological supervision during survey and recovery operations
  • Advise on site protection, documentation, and handling procedures
  • Contribute to survey planning and methodology development
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Produce archaeological assessments, technical reports, and compliance documentation
  • Support ESG and heritage reporting requirements
  • Maintain proper recording standards aligned with professional archaeological practices
  • Strategic Collaboration
  • Act as liaison with archaeological associations and academic partners
  • Support development of Oceyon’s archaeological advisory network
  • Contribute to internal best practices for responsible recovery operations

Requirements

Required Profile & Background

  • Master’s degree or PhD in Maritime Archaeology, Underwater Archaeology, Archaeology, or a related field
  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in maritime or underwater archaeology
  • Demonstrated experience with shipwreck research or underwater cultural heritage projects
  • Knowledge of international maritime heritage frameworks and permitting environments
  • Experience working with government or heritage authorities

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Offshore or marine fieldwork experience
  • Strong archival research capabilities
  • Familiarity with survey technologies such as sonar, ROVs, AUVs, or subsea imaging
  • Understanding of legal and regulatory processes related to shipwreck recovery
  • Experience working in multidisciplinary technical teams
  • Excellent written reporting skills in English (additional languages are an advantage)

Personal Profile

  • Practical and solution-oriented mindset
  • Comfortable operating in both academic and commercial environments
  • Strong communication and diplomatic skills
  • Willingness to travel internationally and participate in offshore missions
  • High ethical standards regarding cultural heritage preservation

Benefits

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to work at the frontier of maritime exploration and technology
  • Participation in globally significant offshore projects
  • Collaboration with experts across archaeology, AI, robotics, and subsea engineering
  • Dynamic and international working environment
  • Competitive compensation aligned with experience

Updated: 1 week ago

Job ID: 16575705

Maritime Archaeologist Fellow – LTE

https://wj.wi.gov/psc/wisjobs/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Action=U&Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&SiteID=1&FOCUS=Applicant&JobOpeningId=21809&PostingSeq=1&

Position Summary

The Wisconsin Historical Society’s Maritime Archaeology Program and the University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute are seeking a graduate-level Maritime Archaeologist to fill a fellowship position. This position works under staff maritime archaeologists and the State Archaeologist in the State Historic Preservation Office to preserve the maritime archaeological legacy of Wisconsin.

The archeologist will work on specific grant-related projects, conducting research and analysis and potentially underwater archaeological fieldwork. The fellowship is part of a two-year grant funded by the University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute to research and complete a historic context on fireboats in the Great Lakes and study two known fireboat wrecks off Milwaukee, providing analysis of their construction, use, and ties to Wisconsin’s broader maritime cultural past. They will be assigned tasks by the current archaeological staff and will carry them out with the assistance of volunteers and/or other archaeologists. The ideal candidate will have proven writing experience, knowledge of underwater archaeological diving operations, and experience in the use of manual underwater mapping equipment. The applicant is responsible for daily completion of field tasks, project notes and maps, and for basic maintenance of project equipment.

The archaeologist will conduct historical research, write reports based upon archaeological and historical research, and complete other project-related tasks and duties as assigned. The archaeologist will also develop interpretive materials and prepare materials for the program’s websites, public outreach efforts, and PK12 programming. Both diving and non-diving applicants are encouraged to apply.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Complete a Historic Context on fireboats in the Great Lakes and beyond with the assistance of staff maritime archaeologists.
  • Collect archaeological reports and maritime literature on fireboats and fireboat wreck sites throughout the Great Lakes and analyze site notes, drawings, photographs, and historical information for additional interpretation.
  • Write description of the development and use of fireboats throughout the Great Lakes region and place them within a larger historical and cultural context.
  • Compile and sort through historical information pertinent to current grant projects, and synthesize field notes to complete detailed site descriptions.
  • Assist with preparations and field work for field projects.
  • Analyze and synthesize field drawings and field notes after field projects are complete.
  • Respond to written, electronic, and verbal requests for information about archaeological sites from professionals, avocationals, and other members of the public regarding the maritime archaeology of Wisconsin. 
  • Explore various means of publicizing Wisconsin’s coastal heritage, including creating and updating materials for PK-12 educational programming, interactive kiosks, Wisconsinshipwrecks.org, Wisconsin Maritime Trails signage, History Center exhibits, etc. 
  • Provide lectures, presentations, and workshops on Wisconsin’s maritime archeology as requested.

Note:

This position may require significant travel for fieldwork, presentations, and meetings.  These activities usually include some weekend and evening hours. 

Salary Information

Pay range is $25.00 – $27.00 per hour with a weekend differential of 80 cents per hour. This classification is in schedule and class 13-04.

Please note this is a Limited Term Employment position so it does not include paid time off or benefits upon hire.

Job Details

A criminal background check will be conducted by WHS prior to an offer of employment to determine if the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job.

This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position and limited to 1,039 hours. This position will be part time and average 40 hours per week. 

Wisconsin residency is required for Limited Term Employment positions.

Limited Term Employment (LTE) positions are not civil service classified positions, do not give any rights to permanent civil service classified positions and do not lead to permanent status. 

WHS does not sponsor work visas.  Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

Certain positions within WHS may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.

Qualifications

  • Graduate degree or progress towards a graduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field with maritime archaeological field experience
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to research and report on complex issues.
  • Experience conducting historical research on maritime topics.
  • Experience preparing written material based on archival and archaeological investigations.
  • Experience developing interpretive materials for websites and public programming.
  • Experience working with the public.
  • Ability to work independently, set priorities, exercise independent judgment, and meet deadlines.
  • Knowledge of general maritime history, nautical terminology, and shipbuilding techniques.
  • Familiarity with the National Register of Historic Places program and structure of National Register nominations.
  • Knowledge of federal and state historic preservation laws relating to maritime archaeological resources.
  • Effective interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Ability to use computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud suite, ArcGIS Pro, etc.
  • Ability to travel, including some overnights and weekends.
  • Possession of a valid U.S. Driver’s License.
  • Ability to operate project vehicles, such as pickup trucks and vans.

How To Apply

Apply online! To apply, click “Apply for Job” to start the application process.  Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don’t have an account. Once you are logged in, click “Apply for Job.” Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications for your application and what should be included in these materials, click here.

Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. 

Questions can be directed to  dawn.garcia@wisconsinhistory.org  or (608) 264-6670

Please see the Frequently Asked Questions for general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance.

Deadline to Apply

Applications are due at 11:59PM on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

St. Augustine Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program (LAMP) Archaeological Administrator

Job Opportunities

Archaeology Administrator

St. Augustine, FL

$50,000 ‒ $55,000 Annually

ARCHAEOLOGY ADMINISTRATOR

Full-Time Position

Join a Team Dedicated to Discovering, Preserving, and Sharing Maritime History

Competitive Salary • Excellent Benefits • Mission-Driven Workplace

Job Summary:

The primary duty of the Archaeology Administrator position is working for the Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program (LAMP), the maritime research division of the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Inc., in both a project archaeologist and administrative support role. This position assists with the day-to-day operation of LAMP, participates in public education and outreach activities, and supports field-based research, laboratory and computer analytical work, and report writing and production.

The Archaeology Administrator is expected to manage internal communications for the department, aid in the management of the department’s budgets and grants, facilitate success in joint work projects with external partners and other Museum staff, and assist with aspects of archaeological research and the drafting of relevant reports. The Archaeology Administrator will also be involved in the planning and execution of LAMP’s annual Field School program.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Under the leadership of the director, assures quality of work and performance management, including staying within budgets, aligning actions with organizational goals, and communicating needs within the department and across the organization.
  • Ensures department meets timelines and compliance requirements.
  • Leads department with all aspects of grants management, budgeting, and reporting.
  • Performs archaeological research and fieldwork, both terrestrial and submerged.
  • Helps train staff and volunteers in archaeological ethics, interpretations and methodologies, including vessel safety protocols. 
  • Facilitates planning and evaluation of artifact and cultural interpretations working closely with Museum staff.
  • Builds knowledge of and support for LAMP, the Museum, and its mission in the community through outreach programs and events.
  • Communicates effectively with the public and with other staff and volunteers.
  • Fosters, maintains, and encourages a productive working relationship with all staff members of the Museum.
  • Ensures the success of Museum programs as team player and support personnel.
  • Effectively uses computer programs and empirical research-based systems.
  • Serves as backup Captain and Dive Safety Officer.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Scope:

This is a full-time, professional position. May be a direct supervisor of students and interns. Works as a member of the archaeological team.

Qualifications:

  • Advanced archaeological or anthropological degree required.
  • Three (3) years relevant experience in a field setting.
  • Basic computer skills and experience with word processing and data-base systems management.
  • Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and management skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent presentation skills.
  • Must be an American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) Scientific Diver, be able to provide Verification of  Training (VOT), or qualify as a LAMP Scientific Diver.
  • Must have a Captains License or the ability to obtain one.
  • Divemaster or Instructor experience preferred.
  • Training in CPR, AED, First Aid, and O2 administration.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time and to lift more than 35 lbs.
  • Ability to climb stairs, such as those in the lighthouse tower.
  • Ability to operate heavy machinery in or near water and safely operate dive equipment in an environment with students and multiple regulatory burdens.

Essential Functions/Physical Requirements:

The duties above indicated the essential functions of the job. Physical requirements are those needed aboard a sea-going vessel and support Museum operations. Optional flexibilities are required to meet sudden and unpredictable business needs. Modest amount (10-15%) of business travel is required. Must be a competent mariner able to deal with the demands of diving and assisting with a boat as well as navigating shifting conditions such as changing weather. Should hold requisite dive safety certifications. Must be able to stand for long periods and climb the lighthouse tower as required. A moderate amount of heavy lifting (15 %-20%) is required.

Uphold Our Mission

To discover, preserve, present and keep alive the stories of the Nation’s Oldest Port as symbolized by our working St. Augustine Lighthouse.

Investigating Colonial Port Development through the Lloyd’s Register Archive

https://www.nauticalarchaeologysociety.org/colonial-port-development

Be part of an exciting new research project uncovering the hidden stories of colonial ports in Australia and Pakistan and help bring maritime history to life for future generations.

One paid position and lots of volunteer roles available. See below for more details.

Investigating Colonial Port Development through the Lloyd’s Register Archive is a unique international collaboration exploring how ports shaped trade, migration, communities, and everyday life across the colonial world. Using the world-renowned Lloyd’s Register Archive, volunteer researchers will investigate historic harbour infrastructure, ship movements, cargoes, and the people who worked and travelled through these ports.

Whether you are an aspiring researcher, heritage enthusiast, student, or citizen scientist, this project offers a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience in maritime archaeological research while contributing to ground-breaking international heritage work.

Participants will receive for free:

  • Online training in maritime archaeological and archival research
  • Access to digitised historical records and research materials
  • Mentorship from international heritage professionals
  • Opportunities to collaborate across Australia, Pakistan, and the UK
  • Experience contributing to real-world historical investigations

The project is a collaboration of the Australasian Institute for Maritime Archaeology and MaritimEA Research, with support from the Nautical Archaeology Society and funding from Lloyd’s Register Foundation.

While most of the research will take place online, there will be a group of UK-based volunteers working directly with the Lloyd’s Register Archive in London, helping uncover and contextualise materials that are often difficult to access internationally.

This one-year feasibility study aims to lay the groundwork for future citizen-science fieldwork, wider public interpretation projects, and new approaches to sharing maritime heritage with local communities around the world.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED – Paid Administrator and Coordinator

We are looking for an independent contractor to provide coordination and research support services for the Colonial Port Development Archive Project. This person should:

  • be based in Australia
  • have access to a computer, the internet and have reasonable online skills
  • be curious about history, archives, or maritime culture

See the position description for more details.

To apply, please submit your CV and a short cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience to education@nauticalarchaeologysociety.org by 20 June 2026.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED – Volunteers

We welcome volunteer participants who:

  • are based in Australia, Pakistan and the UK
  • have access to a computer, the internet and have reasonable online skills
  • are curious about history, archives, or maritime culture
  • are able to commit to about ten days of online research over 12-months of participation (flexible schedule)

No experience is needed! You don’t need prior archive skills or knowledge of colonial port history — just an interest in learning.

To express your interest in being a volunteer, send an email to education@nauticalarchaeologysociety.org with a short paragraph about why you’d like to be part of this project by 20 July 2026.

Senior Maritime Archaeologist

https://www.chronicleheritage.com/careers/?gnk=job&gni=8a78839f902d784401907671993a5f08&lang=en

Chronicle Heritage is hiring a Senior Marine Archaeologist to assist in leading and managing our growing underwater team. The successful candidate will have a growth and creative mindset, industry knowledge, and will assist to lead and direct a crew of marine archaeologists and geophysicists to conduct maritime archaeological operations throughout the greater United States and Internationally. The Senior Marine Archaeologist will be responsible for ensuring the successful completion of projects and thorough documentation of any archaeological sites encountered, providing analysis and recommendations based on the results of the assessments. This position offers a diverse work environment, and colleagues who are supportive, passionate, and collectively focused on work/life balance and producing high-quality CRM documents. Under the supervision of Chronicle Heritage’s executive team, the Senior Maritime Archaeologist will: 

  • Assist in managing fieldwork and office work related to projects to ensure the proper collection methods according to site conditions 
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations affecting CRM and general industry trends 
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technical trends for both diving and geophysical techniques 
  • Support all phases of archaeological investigation and regulatory compliance 
  • Manage, mentor, and ensure the continued and proper training of staff, as well as self 
  • Complete accurate, detailed, and comprehensive field documentation 
  • Complete and assist team in office work, including technical writing related to pre- and post-field activities 
  • Ability to work with and support a culturally diverse team of all skillsets and professional levels 
  • Direct collection, analysis, and interpretation of data when needed; formulate recommendations and solutions to highly complex problems or those involving risk. As well as the ability to listen to and work with team members of all professional levels regarding operations and work environments 
  • Work with Chronicle Heritage Principals, Team Leads, Principal Investigators, Project Managers, and other staff to implement project-specific instructions and methods 
  • Identify and research project opportunities, develop proposals, and scope maritime archaeological projects 
  • Work with technical field, lab, and office staff to ensure projects meet Chronicle Heritage standards 
  • Observe and uphold Chronicle Heritage’s Fieldwork Procedures and Health and Safety requirements 

Hire Type: Full-time (salary)   
Schedule: 40 hours, Monday–Friday: standard business hours, overtime and weekend work, as needed 
Location: Pensacola, FL preferred; remote will be considered 

Required Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in maritime archaeology, archaeology, anthropology, or closely related field 
  • 6+ years of experience working on/directing maritime archaeology projects 
  • 5+ years of experience with analysis and technical report writing 
  • 4+ years of experience in a marine archaeology supervisory role 
  • Expertise in marine archaeological field methods and data collection 
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) 
  • Listed on the Register of Professional Archaeologists 
  • Meet or exceed the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology 
  • Able to work in an outdoor environment for prolonged periods of time and in a range of weather conditions 
  • Rescue Diver (OWD) certification 
  • Experience with boat handling and working on larger vessels 
  • Be willing to travel and stay overnight on short- and long-term projects 
  • Valid driver’s license

Preferred Skills 

  • Contribute to and assist in managing an ever-growing team by adding a strong marine archaeological and geophysical skillset 
  • Demonstrable experience supervising and being available to assist field crews during archaeological studies 
  • Proficient organizational, task management, scheduling, and budget management skills 
  • Proficiency in identifying submerged sites via diving or geophysical operations 
  • Proficiency with marine geophysical and GIS data collection and processing methods in the field and in the office 
  • Proficiency with scientific diving and above all, safe diving practices 
  • Show strong focus and technical excellence to efficiently utilize modern collection methods 
  • Proficiency and familiarity with Section 106 processes and NRHP eligibility criteria for sites 
  • Ability to endure adverse environmental conditions, including hot and cold temperatures, precipitation, and challenging terrain for sustained durations 
  • Excellent attention to detail, a positive work ethic, reliability, and commitment to working both independently and in a team environment 
  • Excellent leadership skills and ability to work with team in the field 
  • First Aid/CPR Certification 

Physical And Mental Requirements And Work Environment 

  • Regular fieldwork or on-site inspections are required, which necessitates ability to frequently travel/drive a vehicle (sight, hearing, and manual manipulation of driving mechanisms), cognitive ability to plan travel, use maps or GPS navigation systems. 
  • May require ambulation and movement to enable walking or hiking 10+ miles per day on rough and/or hazardous terrain and occasional climbing, crouching, kneeling, balancing on rough terrain. Fieldwork may involve exposure to conditions of rain, sun, heat, wind, dust, etc., with exposure to animals, plants, wet conditions, biting insects, poison oak, etc. May require use of respiratory equipment. 
  • Some fieldwork may require carrying loads up to 25 pounds or work around heavy construction equipment. 
  • Vision is required to observe environmental phenomena and record and translate observations into text (either keyboard entry on a computer or dictation and audio translation of recording to Standard English scientific text). 
  • Mental requirements include ability to organize one’s own work or that of crew members; ability to recognize and observe scientific data and analyze data as well as ability to perform calculations. Must also be able to observe social and professional interactions and respond appropriately. 
  • Some work is performed primarily in an indoor environment and requires sustained sitting and use of fingers, hands, and arms to operate a computer and perform keyboard entry of data or document preparation (or equivalent with accommodation). Must also be able to operation standard office equipment (phone, copy machine, FAX machine, etc.) 
Additional Information  Chronicle Heritage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Chronicle Heritage complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and considers reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disabled. If you require assistance with submitting the application, please contact accommodations@chronicleheritage.com.
Pay Range: $70,000 – $95,000 per year

ARCHAEOLOGICAL FORESHORE SKILLS DAYS: Take your first step into the world of maritime archaeology.

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Our Archaeological Skills Days are designed for beginners who want to learn the essential practical techniques used by professional maritime archaeologists. Over two hands-on days, you’ll gain real experience recording and surveying archaeological sites while working alongside experienced instructors. These training days will give you the skills and confidence to start contributing to real archaeological projects.

WHERE THE TRAINING TAKES PLACE
The practical training takes place in carefully chosen environments that allow you to focus on learning key techniques. Foreshore training takes place on the historic shoreline at Gosport

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
This is a two-day practical course that introduces the core field skills used to document archaeological sites.
By the end of the course, you’ll understand how archaeologists systematically record and map heritage sites.

BEFORE YOU ATTEND
All participants complete our online theory course beforehand, which provides the background knowledge needed for the practical sessions.
This Combined Online Theory Course (£90) covers the principles of maritime archaeology and prepares you for the fieldwork you’ll carry out during the Skills Days.

COST
Foreshore Archaeological Skills Days: Early bird £100 / £140 regular price after 1st May
Required Online Theory Course: £90

YOUR NEXT STEP IN MARITIME ARCHAEOLOGY
Once you have completed both the online theory course and the two-day practical training, you will be awarded the NAS Foundation Qualification.
This internationally recognised qualification allows you to:
Join Nautical Archaeology Society projects
Participate in maritime archaeology fieldwork
Contribute to heritage recording projects in the UK and overseas

READY TO GET STARTED?
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to record a shipwreck, map an archaeological site, or contribute to protecting maritime heritage, these Skills Days are the perfect place to begin.
Book your place today and start your journey into maritime archaeology.

Curator, Maritime Archaeology

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The Australian National Maritime Museum is seeking a highly experienced Curator, Maritime Archaeology to join the Knowledge team in a full-time, ongoing role. This position requires strong expertise in interpreting maritime archaeological sites related to Australia, both at home and abroad, spanning from prehistory to the recent past.

About the Australian National Maritime Museum
As one of Sydney’s most visited museums, the Australian National Maritime Museum shares our national maritime story across Australia and the world, online, onsite and through research, presentations and travelling exhibitions, and provides must-visit museum experiences that delight and inspire. 

We connect our visitors with the oceans and waterways that are the heartbeat of who we are. From deep time to modern Australian and beyond, we explore our past, our present and future as an island nation shaped by sea, offering a sustainable and cohesive vision for the future. 

The Museum welcomes over 2.5 million local, interstate and international visitors annually, and is supported by a thriving and passionate staff, membership, volunteer and education base. Find out more at sea.museum.

About the Role
The Curator, Maritime Archaeology plays a key role in investigating and interpreting maritime archaeological sites related to Australia, both at home and abroad, from prehistory to the recent past. It entails an active program of maritime archaeology, including participation in underwater and terrestrial expeditions and the appropriate dissemination of research results. 

The position contributes significantly to maintaining a close relationship with the Commonwealth Underwater Cultural Heritage Program, State and Territory maritime archaeology/maritime heritage practitioners, and other external stakeholders. The Curator, Maritime Archaeology works with the Maritime Archaeology Manager to provide advice to the Museum’s Executive on matters relating to maritime archaeology and is responsible for aspects of the National Maritime Collection relating to Australia’s underwater cultural heritage, including historic shipwreck artefacts.

Please note: This recruitment process is intended to fill both current and future vacancies. While the position on offer is ongoing, a merit pool of suitable applicants may be established to fill similar ongoing and non-ongoing positions within the next 18 months.

Key Accountabilities
Under limited direction, this position is responsible for delivering the following functions:

  • Provide professional and technical advice to internal and external stakeholders on maritime archaeology drawing on specialist knowledge and applying sound judgement.
  • Prepare acquisition proposals and provide expert advice on submissions for maritime archaeology-related accessions into the National Maritime Collection, ensuring alignment with the Museum’s Collection Development Policy and Protection of Cultural Objects on Loan (PCOL) protocols.
  • Work collaboratively with the Maritime Archaeology Manager to plan, coordinate and deliver maritime archaeology programs, both within and beyond Australian waters, ensuring outcomes align with organisational priorities.
  • Contribute to the operational delivery of the Museum’s maritime archaeology activities, including participating in underwater diving programs, maintaining required certifications, and supporting fieldwork and training activities.
  • Research, develop and deliver compelling content for interpretive and exhibition content relating to maritime archaeology ensuring accuracy, relevance and audience engagement.
  • Represent the Museum in public forums, media opportunities, conferences, and cultural institutions networks effectively communicating maritime. archaeology work and enhancing the Museum’s profile.
  • Undertake and publish research on maritime archaeology projects in both professional and general interest publications, contributing to the Museum’s knowledge base and reputation. 
  • Collaborate across the organisation and with key stakeholders to support the promotion of the Museum’s products, services, exhibitions, collections, events and commercial activities are being shared through inspiring and engaging content on site and online.   

Selection Criteria
The successful candidate will demonstrate their capacity against the following:   

  1. Demonstrated experience in maritime archaeology fieldwork, with the ability to apply specialist knowledge and contribute to the planning and delivery of field-based projects.
  2. Evidence of a publication record, including the ability to research, analyse and communicate maritime archaeology topics across academic, public and community-focused outputs. 
  3. Strong public engagement and communication skills, with experience presenting in media, conferences, presentations, and digital outreach to diverse audiences.
  4. Proven ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders including defence, government, the cultural sector and non-government organisations building collaborative and productive relationships.
  5. Demonstrated project management capability, including the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, work within budget constraints, and deliver outcomes across multiple projects.

Qualifications and/or relevant experience required
Mandatory:

  • Postgraduate qualifications in maritime archaeology.
  • Experience in museums, academia and/or underwater cultural heritage management.
  • Rescue Diver Qualification along with Nitrox (EANx) endorsements, and a current, or ability to obtain a current dive medical.
  • This role requires the physical ability to travel, including to remote and far offshore sites.

Desirable:

  • Occupational SCUBA to 30m qualification (Part 1) under the Australian Diver Accreditation Scheme (ADAS).
  • Surface-supplied breathing apparatus to 30m qualification (Part 2) under ADAS.
  • Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Coxswain Grade 3 (Near Coastal) certificate or similar commercial vessel operator qualification.
  • Experience with Photogrammetric 3D Recording and digital model processing.
  • Familiarity with or ability to use artefact or archival record keeping systems such as ELO or TMS.

When applying via our online e-recruitment system, please provide a written application addressing each Selection Criteria. Your current resume is also to be included in your application.
In addition to an application and your resume, the assessment process for this position may also include an interview and referee reports.

Applications Close: 11:30pm AEST, Sunday 26 April 2026. No applications will be accepted by mail or email. 

Selection for this position will be made on the basis of relative merit which will be assessed against each item of the selection criteria. Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered for shortlisting by the Selection Panel. As part of the selection process the Selection Panel may invite candidates to undertake online testing, skills-based assessment and provide samples of written work at interview. 

This position is open to all eligible members of the community, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disability, the LGBTIQ+ communities, from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. To be an eligible member of the community, you must be an Australian citizen. Applications may be accepted from Australian permanent residents who are in the process of acquiring Australian citizenship. All employees will be required to satisfactorily complete an Australian Federal Police National Police Check and obtain and maintain a Working with Children Check registration.

What We Offer You
Working at the Museum offers a stunning office location plus access to a range of benefits including:

  • A competitive salary, plus 15.4% superannuation
  • Generous leave and flexible working arrangements
  • Great training and development opportunities
  • Rewards and recognition initiatives
  • Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP – a free counselling service for you and your family).
  • Wellbeing initiatives including free flu shots and reimbursement for optical
  • Staff Regatta – Sailing on the Harbour.

RecuitAbility
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information see: RecruitAbility | Australian Public Service Commission (https://apsc.gov.au)

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Maritime Archaeology Advisor

Flevoland is the largest shipwreck cemetery in the world and these wrecks are an important spearhead within our provincial Heritage Programme.

As a maritime archaeology consultant, you will be committed to the preservation and visibility of Flevoland’s rich maritime history.

You don’t see such a unique feature every day, click on the link and read on!

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Do you want to contribute to protecting and enhancing the unique maritime archaeological values ​​of Flevoland? And do you enjoy collaborating with diverse stakeholders within the framework of the Environment and Planning Act (Omgevingswet)? Then this is your chance to make an impact.

Your New Workplace

You will be part of the Culture Expertise Team. You work proactively on spatial and economic developments within Flevoland. Our mission is to ‘create space for a future-proof Flevoland—a place where it is good to live, work, and recreate.’ In this context, culture holds great and unifying value—naturally in an artistic and substantive sense, but also socially, economically, and spatially. To give substance to this, the Province formulates and implements culture and heritage policy. The guiding principle in this endeavor is the unique ‘Story of Flevoland.’ You can find more information about this policy here: Erfgoed van de Toekomst (Heritage of the Future) – Flevoland Heritage Program (https://www.flevoland.nl/getmedia/2946278e-370e-4ed2-8b42-9169b417a91f/Erfgoedprogramma-dv.pdf).

Through the Erfgoed van de Toekomst Heritage Program, the Province aims to preserve Flevoland’s heritage, promote it, and connect it with the future. In this way, our heritage—much like our province itself—remains in a constant state of evolution. In Flevoland, we achieve this together: in collaboration with cultural institutions, the heritage network, municipalities, and residents.

Here, You Make It Happen

Flevoland is home to the largest shipwreck graveyard in the world, and these wrecks constitute a key priority within our provincial Heritage Program. As an Advisor on Maritime Archaeology, you will dedicate yourself to the preservation and visibility of Flevoland’s rich maritime history. You will be working on a protection plan for the shipwrecks located beneath the soil of our province.

Subsidence and fluctuating groundwater levels—driven by climate change—pose a significant threat to the shipwrecks in Flevoland. Assessments have revealed that a number of these shipwrecks are in a very poor state of preservation. The recent dry summers have made it all the more urgent to develop a protection program for these shipwrecks; such a program will provide the necessary insight to determine which wrecks can be preserved in situ, for which wrecks that option is no longer viable, and what specific actions must be taken in each case. A key component of this protection program involves sharing the stories behind these wrecks and actively engaging the public in the research process. As a specialist in your field, you will serve as an advisor on maritime archaeology. Together with your team, you will work to bring Flevoland’s rich heritage even more prominently into the spotlight.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

Contributing to the implementation of the provincial Heritage Program, with a specific focus on shipwrecks;
Conducting desk-based research to consolidate existing knowledge regarding the shipwrecks;
Developing a comprehensive protection plan for the shipwrecks buried beneath Flevoland’s soil, including an implementation schedule and budget;
Supervising monitoring and degradation studies to assess the condition of the wrecks;
Developing a public engagement plan as an integral part of the shipwreck protection strategy;
Coordinating activities and projects related to the shipwrecks;
Initiating protective measures, such as the reburial (in-situ encapsulation) of vulnerable wrecks;
Serving as the primary point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders regarding this subject area;

Salary and Benefits

We offer you the scope to truly make a difference. You will be working on plans that do not merely gather dust in a drawer, but are instead brought to life and made visible in the real world. From initial concept to concrete execution. This is the place where ideas are encouraged to flourish: if it’s possible anywhere, it’s possible here! And this is reflected in what we offer you:

A salary ranging from a minimum of €4,402.95 to a maximum of €6,213.95 (based on a 36-hour workweek), commensurate with your experience and educational background.
An initial one-year project contract; if the collaboration feels right for both parties, we can extend it for another six months.
An Individual Choice Budget (IKB) of 22.37%.
Flexibility in your working hours: hybrid working, the option to accrue extra leave days, or the chance to purchase additional vacation days? The choice is yours.
A pension scheme with ABP, ensuring you are well-prepared for the future.
Your choice of a Windows laptop or a MacBook—plus an iPhone.
Travel options that suit you best: using an NS Business Card or receiving a mileage allowance (€0.23 per km).
A training budget of €6,000 (valid for 5 years) to support your continued learning, discovery, and professional growth.
A workspace located just a two-minute walk from Lelystad Station.
Fresh fruit available every day, plus an on-site gym right at the office.

What kind of doer are you?

In everything you do, you consider how you can make a difference for Flevoland. As a natural networker, you actively seek out collaboration and build bridges—both within and outside the organization. As a creator, you transform ideas into tangible realities, working closely with stakeholders from the region. And as an accelerator, you identify what needs to be done, take the initiative, and—with boundless energy—truly set things in motion. To empower your talent…

Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Research Fellow

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The Department of History in the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences at East Carolina University is composed of more than 20 full-time faculty members. It offers a BA degree in History, a minor in History, MA in History, and MA in Maritime Studies. East Carolina University is located in Greenville, North Carolina, a city of approximately 90,000. Greenville is located about 80 miles east of Raleigh and is within a short drive to the Outer Banks and other Atlantic Ocean beaches.

The Department of History and the Program in Maritime Studies invite applications for a Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) Research Fellow appointment in Maritime Archaeology. The Fellow will work in collaboration with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), an agency of the Department of Defense whose mission is to search for, recover and identify remains of missing personnel from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, the Gulf Wars, and other recent conflicts. DPAA’s cases are based on information received from families, archival and historical research, findings from local residents in the area where these wars were fought, and field investigations.

he DPAA Fellow will have the following responsibilities:

  • 30% – Initiate a research agenda and contribute to the historical and archaeological scholarship on unaccounted-for service personnel (e.g., missing in action, killed with no body returned, or prisoners of war that did not return).
  • 30% – Facilitate historical and archaeological research to conduct geospatial analysis of available primary sources to define prioritization of historical events and provide a defined search grid and survey plan to locate prioritized underwater loss incidents identified by DPAA.
  • 10% – Build and manage a network of constituencies involved in underwater archaeology who can contribute to on-going research on POWs/MIAs.
  • 10% – Communicate with DPAA Fellows at other institutions to build effective scholarly collaboration on POW/MIA research issues.
  • 20% – Fellow will teach one course per academic term.

Contingent upon availability of funds.

Master’s degree in Maritime Studies, History, or Anthropology with a field specialization in underwater archaeology, and certified to Register of Professional Archaeologist standards is required.

A preference will be given to candidates with SCUBA certification and qualifications from the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS). Candidates who have experience working on battlefield archaeological sites, with GIS and remote sensing experience, and experience with project planning, execution, and post-processing datasets will be given preference.

Maritime / Underwater Archaeologist

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4380345997

https://talents.studysmarter.co.uk/companies/oceyon/maritime-underwater-archaeologist-30324162/

Start Date: March/April 2026 (flexible)

Engagement Type: Employment, 70-100%

Location Preference: Europe-based (remote with occasional travel). Preference for location in UK, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands or France.

Oceyon is a maritime exploration and recovery company focused on the recovery of lost maritime assets through a compliance-first, technology-driven approach. By combining archival intelligence, artificial intelligence, state-of-the-art technologies, and advanced survey methodologies, Oceyon transforms deep-sea recovery from speculative exploration into a structured, precise and data-driven process.

Our missions operate under strict legal, archaeological, and ESG frameworks, ensuring that maritime heritage considerations and responsible recovery remain central to all operations.

As we expand our regulatory and operational activities globally, we are seeking an experienced Maritime / Underwater Archaeologist to join our core team.Role Overview

The Maritime / Underwater Archaeologist will play a key role at the intersection of historical research, regulatory compliance, and offshore operations. The position combines academic expertise with operational execution, supporting the identification, assessment, licencing, and responsible recovery of high-value anthropogenic assets.

The successful candidate will contribute both onshore and offshore, working closely with historians, legal experts, engineers, survey teams, and government authorities.
Key Responsibilities

· Research and Target Assessment

o Conduct archival and historical research related to shipwrecks and maritime trade routes

o Assess archaeological significance and cultural heritage considerations of identified targets

o Contribute to site evaluation reports supporting operational decision-making

o Collaborate with archival intelligence and data teams to validate targets

· Regulatory and Government Engagement

o Support licencing processes with coastal states and regulatory authorities

o Prepare archaeological documentation required for licences and agreements

o Engage with national heritage agencies, museums, and archaeological institutions

o Support operational planning so that missions work in compliance with licencing terms and conditions

· Survey and Offshore Missions

o Participate in marine survey campaigns and offshore expeditions

o Provide archaeological supervision during survey and recovery operations

o Advise on site protection, documentation, and handling procedures

o Contribute to survey planning and methodology development

· Documentation and Reporting

o Produce archaeological assessments, technical reports, and compliance documentation

o Support ESG and heritage reporting requirements

o Maintain proper recording standards aligned with professional archaeological practices

· Strategic Collaboration

o Act as liaison with archaeological associations and academic partners

o Support development of Oceyon’s archaeological advisory network

o Contribute to internal best practices for responsible recovery operations
Required Profile & Background

· Master’s degree or PhD in Maritime Archaeology, Underwater Archaeology, Archaeology, or a related field

· Minimum 5 years of professional experience in maritime or underwater archaeology

· Demonstrated experience with shipwreck research or underwater cultural heritage projects

· Knowledge of international maritime heritage frameworks and licencing environments

· Experience working with government or heritage authorities
Desired Skills and Experience

· Offshore or marine fieldwork experience

· Strong archival research capabilities

· Familiarity with survey technologies such as sonar, ROVs, AUVs, or subsea imaging

· Understanding of legal and regulatory processes related to shipwreck recovery

· Experience working in multidisciplinary technical teams

· Excellent verbal and written reporting skills in English (additional languages are an advantage)
Personal Profile

· Practical and solution-oriented mindset

· Comfortable operating in both academic and commercial environments

· Strong communication and diplomatic skills

· Willingness to travel internationally and participate in offshore missions
What We Offer

· Opportunity to work at the frontier of maritime exploration and technology

· Participation in globally significant offshore projects

· Collaboration with experts across archaeology, AI, robotics, and subsea engineering

· Dynamic and international working environment

· Competitive compensation aligned with experience

Re-Advertised: Marine Archaeologist

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

Did you get your application in?

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.

#LI-AW1

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $75,300.00 to $117,600.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on February 03, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

CFP: Harbor Archaeology: Between Local Communities and Connective Seas

Harbor Archaeology: Between Local Communities and Connective Seas

The Maritime Archaeology Interest Group of the AIA (MAIG) invites abstracts for a session focusing on the ways that ports, harbors and their attendant spaces shaped – and were shaped – by the diverse communities that inhabited them. Harbors, ranging from monumental urban ports to informal anchorages, exist at the intersection of the global and the local. These spaces serve as nodes in interregional exchange and loci for imperially or nationally sponsored building programs. At the same time, they are also lived spaces utilized by communities for economic opportunity, resource procurement, and community building. This panel puts the local at the forefront, centering community experience from the Shores of the Great Lakes to the wine-dark waters of the Mediterranean Sea.

We recognize harbors as flexible, multifaceted, and evolving spaces, encompassing large-scale seaports, as well as natural inlets, lakeshores, rivers, and beachfronts. Whatever their form, harbors were centers for diverse activities with distinct archaeological footprints. Far from static, they frequently underwent processes of decay, abandonment, reuse, and resurgence.

We seek papers that examine the reciprocal relationship between these changing spaces and the people that inhabited them. As liminal spaces of exchange and mobility, harbors shape cultural identities, religious expression, economic strategies, and political actions. Harborscapes are equally transformed by communities who navigated, ascribed meaning to, and negotiated their place within them. In conversation with the Annual Meeting’s theme of ‘Care and Mutual Aid,’ we especially welcome contributions addressing how communities were constructed and sustained in dynamic maritime landscapes. Hosted in Boston, a historic port city shaped by centuries of exchange, migration, labor, and resistance, this conversation is particularly apt. We aim to highlight how harbors function not only as nodes of connectivity, but as lived environments that actively structure daily life.

Please Note:  We invite paper proposals for a session at the 2027 AIA/SCS Annual Meeting in Boston, January 7 – 10, 2027. Abstract submissions will close March 18, 2026. The session organizers will review abstracts and send decisions to authors in April. The session will only run if given final approval by the AIA. This is planned as a hybrid panel.

Application Submission: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdI24mKX6gMwFt-rFOuHtlkW7ac7xdhKiOfxg52gCcHUhrhVQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Fully funded Masters and PhD level Maritime Archaeology

Available Scholarships

Support for developing education at Master’s, Doctoral and Post-Doctoral levels is offered by the Foundation to students and scholars from the region (Lebanon, Cyprus, Syria and Egypt). This support is offered in two ways:

Targeted Scholarships: Requiring students from the region to conduct research in maritime archaeology at either a specific institution or on a specific topic.

Open Scholarships: Enabling students from the region to undertake research in maritime archaeology at a university of their choice.

General Requirements:

  • Must demonstrate a genuine interest in maritime archaeology of the eastern Mediterranean region and would be expected to develop the subject in their home country upon their return.
  • Required to write their Master’s dissertation or PhD thesis on a subject relevant to the HFF regional remit
  • Possess a good 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) at an appropriate level. For PhD this must be in either archaeology or a related discipline (preferably maritime archaeology).
  • You must be a national of Cyprus, Lebanon, Egypt or Syria.

Full Terms and Conditions for HFF Scholarships can be found here.

The deadline for all scholarship applications to HFF is March 16th, annually.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure they meet the programme requirements and apply by the programme deadline.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the end of April to arrange an interview. Final decisions on scholarships will be made by Mid-May.

For general enquiries and to discuss potential topics, please contract Dr. Dani Newman

Application Guidance

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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.

CFP: Advances in Digital Technologies for Maritime Archaeology

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/heritage/special_issues/E46JNFRS67

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue meant to offer a timely platform to share methodological know-how, present case studies and collectively discuss the significant challenges and opportunities in the latest digital advances across a broad spectrum of thematic areas in maritime and coastal heritage research.

This Special Issue aims to reveal untold stories about underwater archaeology and maritime cultural heritage, fostering a deeper, more accessible appreciation of our maritime past through advancements in digital approaches and methodologies. In recent decades, digital technologies have proven to be an indispensable force, fundamental to reshaping our understanding of the intricate interaction between human societies and the marine environment.

The field of maritime archaeology, inherently technology-driven, has experienced a transformative shift since the turn of the century. This is driven by the ubiquitous integration of advanced digital methods and sophisticated remote sensing techniques. The inherent difficulties of the underwater environment—such as low visibility, challenging currents and depth—have consistently necessitated the adoption of cutting-edge innovations. This accelerated technological dynamism has enabled practitioners to compensate for environmental constraints, vastly improving the efficiency and quality of documentation and research.

The integration and dialogue between different advanced digital tools is crucial for the research, not only for the greater possibility of data acquisition but also for their manipulation and interpretation. Technologies such as remote sensing, high-resolution photogrammetry and laser scanning provide the foundation for acquiring precise metric documentation and highly detailed data. The synergistic application of these survey methods with digital processing instruments—notably Geographic Information Systems and three-dimensional modelling—is vital. This integration enhances the ability to analyse, interpret and produce accurate digital and virtual twins of archaeological sites. Furthermore, these methodologies are now crucial for understanding, analysing and proactively monitoring the state of conservation of fragile Underwater and Maritime Cultural Heritage.

This interdisciplinary wave of research has significantly expanded the scope of the discipline. Beyond traditional underwater and coastal archaeology, the field now comprehensively encompasses themes such as ancient seafaring, submerged ancient landscapes and broader maritime and nautical heritage, integrating the archaeology of the coast and its hinterlands.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

  • image and remote sensing in the detection and survey of underwater archaeological sites
  • digital technologies for documenting and  monitoring of underwater archaeological sites and maritime heritage
  • 3d modelling for analysing and studying underwater archaeological sites and maritime heritage
  • digital instruments and GIS to archive and manage data concerning maritime heritage 

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Elisa Costa
Dr. Carlotta Lucarini
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Heritage is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1800 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI’s English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

2026: Nation’s Oldest Port® Maritime Archaeology Field School

Maritime Archaeology Training and Education

Since 2007, the Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program (LAMP), the research arm of the St. Augustine Lighthouse, has provided professional and educational maritime archaeology training nearly every summer through our Nation’s Oldest Port® Field School.

Field school is a foundational component in the education of any student pursuing a career in archaeology. Each year, our professional archaeologists oversee an intense, five-week accredited program that provides undergraduate and graduate students with hands-on experience in maritime archaeological research.

In addition to methodological instruction and academic lectures, students gain real-world experience in all aspects of archaeology, including site set up, excavation, documentation, data management, and public outreach. We have partnered with Flagler College to organize and implement this four-credit course. Students may also set up course credit through their own university.

As an official American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) Organizational Member, we are proud to offer AAUS Scientific Diver Training – run in conjunction with the field school.

2026 Field School Application

Applications for 2026 will open January 19th. 

Please check back for an updated link to the application documents.

2026 Field School Supervisor Application

LAMP will select at least two Field School Supervisors for the 2026 season. Supervisors must already be an AAUS Scientific Diver with prior experience assisting with archaeological fieldwork and an interest in developing leadership and mentoring skills.

Supervisors serve as on-site leaders and mentors, supporting daily field operations both on the vessel and on land, coordinating student crews, and helping ensure that fieldwork, data documentation, and field house operations run smoothly. When not in the field, supervisors also act as intermediaries between the students and LAMP staff.

Supervisors will also:

  • Present one academic lecture (topic to be approved prior to the start of the Field School)
  • Plan and lead one weekend group excursion (museum, archaeology site, historic site, etc.)
  • Assist with training stations during the initial week of field school

Please note that there is no paid compensation for this position, but room and board are provided. Supervisors will need to arrive two weeks prior to the start of field school.

Supervisor Applications for 2026 will open January 19th. 

Please check back for an updated link to the application documents.

For questions, please email LAMP at the contact information below.

Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program

81 Lighthouse Avenue
St. Augustine, Florida 32080
lamp@staugustinelighthouse.org
Phone: 904-829-0745, ext. 203