Marine Governance Researcher

https://www.wur.nl/en/vacancy/marine-governance-researcher

You are a motivated and experienced researcher with expertise in marine governance who wants to help us make an impact on the future of the sustainable use and protection of the sea. In this role within Wageningen Marine Research, you will connect science, policy and practice, and play a key role in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research on social-ecological issues in marine systems. Your primary location will be IJmuiden, while also collaborating with colleagues at our locations in Den Helder and Yerseke.

As a Marine Governance Researcher, you will act as a bridge between the organisation and its internal and external networks, working on current themes such as sustainable North Sea management, stakeholder collaboration, innovation in fisheries, and the development of future-proof marine sectors.

Projects focus, among other things, on strengthening dialogue between government, science and stakeholders regarding the management of the North Sea ecosystem and other large water bodies, where emerging forms of multiple-use activities such as offshore wind energy and mariculture are playing an increasingly important role. You will also contribute to research on how social science expertise can help ensure that innovations and digital tools in the fisheries sector better align with the day-to-day practices of fishers. In addition, you will strengthen stakeholder engagement and facilitate workshops on ecological issues, including the implementation of the Nature Restoration Regulation and the further development of knowledge on the ecological impacts of offshore wind farms.

Your duties and responsibilities as a researcher include:

  • initiating and delivering research projects on marine governance, sustainable marine resource use, and social-ecological challenges;
  • bringing together government bodies, industry, civil society organisations and the scientific community in meaningful collaborative processes and stakeholder dialogues;
  • leading interdisciplinary project teams and strengthening collaboration between social and natural science disciplines;
  • translating societal and scientific developments into applied knowledge and innovative research proposals;
  • building and maintaining a strong network within maritime sectors such as fisheries, mariculture, offshore wind energy, shipping, and non-governmental organisations, while representing our expertise to external stakeholders. 

In addition, you will write scientific publications and project reports, and deliver presentations to a wide range of audiences. You will also work closely with colleagues across Wageningen University & Research and with other research institutes, including Wageningen Social & Economic Research.

Wageningen Marine Research

Wageningen Marine Research (WMR) is a leading, independent research institute with locations in IJmuiden, Den Helder and Yerseke. The institute focuses on strategic and applied marine ecological research.

Its products and services are delivered on a project basis (more than 400 research projects per year) and range from field studies and full-scale experiments to exploratory laboratory studies, data management and modelling. The institute has modern research facilities and is ISO 9001 certified. Wageningen Marine Research is part of Wageningen University & Research and conducts research for national governments and dedicated research programmes, international R&D programmes, and contract research for private, public and NGO partners.

Your qualities

You are a creative and proactive professional who recognises opportunities and can translate them into concrete actions. You work decisively and take responsibility for delivering results. At the same time, you are highly collaborative and remain focused on achieving objectives within the agreed frameworks of WMR and our Governance team. You combine an entrepreneurial mindset and strong research skills with a practical approach, and you are able to turn ideas into feasible solutions.

You also have:

  • a Master’s degree in the social sciences and a PhD in a subject relevant to marine research;
  • demonstrable experience in leading project teams and delivering results within agreed timescales, budgets, scope and quality standards, while maintaining strong stakeholder and client relationships;
  • a successful track record in securing applied research projects in collaboration with external clients and funding partners;
  • excellent command of the Dutch language, both written and spoken.

In our international working environment, communication is increasingly conducted in English. For this role, a language proficiency at C1 level is required. If you have not yet reached this level, we will of course support you, and you can make use of our language centre, Wageningen in’to Language.

You will notice that there are plenty of challenges to take on in this role. These challenges can also be seen as opportunities for development. Therefore, if you do not yet have the track record outlined in the vacancy, but you do have solid work experience and expertise, we would still very much encourage you to apply.

We offer

Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:

  • working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
  • sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
  • there is a strong focus on vitality;
  • a fixed year-end bonus of 8,3%;
  • excellent pension scheme.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. We offer, depending on your experience, a competitive gross salary of between € 3,399.- and € 6,228.- for a full-time working week of 36 hours, in accordance with the CLA Wageningen Research (scale 10/11), depending on your professional experience. Additionally, for this role a working week of 32 to 36 hours is negotiable. As for your contract, we initially offer a one-year contract that can be extended – if possible within (company) organizational circumstances – on good performance.

We encourage development and internal mobility within our organisation. Our recruitment and selection policy sets out the conditions that apply specifically to you as a (former) employee. If you have any questions, we are happy to help.

Coming from abroad

Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees. 

Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. If you come with a partner, we offer a Dual Career group program organized by our Welcome Center. This program helps your partner to get familiar with the Dutch culture, labour market and assists your partner to find a job.

Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research’s International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, our Welcome Center can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example housing, opening a bank account or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands.

Important information

For more information about the position, please contact Xanthe Verschuur, researcher marine governance, via email: xanthe.verschuur@wur.nl.
Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with Dax Teunissen, Corporate Recruiter, via email: dax.teunissen@wur.nl

Ready to apply?
Click on the application button next to the vacancy on our website. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered.

You can apply up to and including Monday July 13, 2026. The first interviews will take place on 23 July 2026. Internal candidates are preferred to apply before June 21, 2026.

Applications are reviewed regularly. Therefore, the position may be filled before the stated closing date.

Procedure
As part of our selection process, an assessment may be incorporated within the procedure.

Welcome, safe, and valued
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) highly values diversity and inclusion because we believe that different insights lead to innovative solutions. We create a work environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and appreciated, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Together, we are building a culture where everyone’s unique contribution adds to the success of our organization.

We are

​The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.

Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR and watch the video below to get an idea of our green campus!

We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.

The Havre de Grace Maritime Museum is accepting applications for the position of Executive Director. 

https://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org

The Havre de Grace Maritime Museum is accepting applications for the position of Executive Director. This individual will report directly to the Museum President and will work closely with the Board of Directors.

The Executive Director will manage all administrative functions of the museum, with duties that include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Staff and volunteer supervision with HR policy oversight, recruiting staff, and adherence to current laws. Create an environment conducive to teamwork and collaboration.
  • Front desk oversight, which includes maintaining and developing policies, supply orders, cleaning, and retail sales with cash register and credit card system.
  • Manage the gift shop, including curating displays and placing inventory orders.
  • Manage accounting, including bank signatory responsibilities, processing payroll, maintaining records, filing taxes, creating and adhering to budgets, and generating financial reports.
  • Direct and execute marketing activities, including website, social media presence, and event planning. This includes performing some graphic design (or approving staff activities of such).
  • Manages grants with writing, and administration of performance and reporting.
  • Manage art shows by recruiting artists, planning and leading the administration of the shows, and promoting the shows to the public.
  • Preparing, promoting, and conducting museum and environmental programming for the public with staff and volunteers.
  • Managing the facility rental program by administering policies and procedures, and promoting and growing the program with the public.
  • Manage repair and maintenance requirements for a 10,000+ sqft, three story building on 5 acres of grounds. Act as project manager for maintenance initiatives large and small.
  • Work with the Museum President and Board of Directors to facilitate fundraising activities.
  • Report periodically to the Board of Directors through meetings and other communications.
  • Act as a liaison to the City government to manage relationships for events, grounds maintenance and repairs, permits, etc.
  • Opportunities to plan and lead special projects as assigned, which may include research, exhibit development, and art shows.

Qualifications

  • Educational Requirements: Bachelor of Arts in History or related field (e.g., Anthropology), or in Business Management is required.
  • Five years’ work experience which may include volunteer experience at non-profit organizations.
  • Business background is helpful.
  • Provide samples of written work in history and/or anthropology
  • Experience with Public speaking and/or as a classroom educator.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Workstation required, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.
  • Experience with SquareUp retail software and Quickbooks is preferred.
  • Experience with Grant Writing preferred.
  • Familiarity with collections management, using software such as CatalogIt.

Schedule:

  • Approximately 32 hours per week; 9 am – 5 pm, Tuesday through Friday
  • Occasional Evenings & Weekends required
  • Work Location: In person on-site
  • Comp time, flex time and “work from home” available as needed with approval.
  • Havre de Grace, MD: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)

Benefits:

  • Available immediately: Paid time off with 6 sick days and all federal holidays, plus Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
  • One week’s vacation will be earned after one year. Two weeks vacation will be earned after two years.
  • Starting salary: $55,000 /year
  • Email cover letter, resume and three references.

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Historic Preservation Specialist: San Francisco Maritime National Park Association

https://maritime.org/about-us/careers

Works as an employee of the San Francisco Maritime National Park Association and under the supervision and direction of San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park staff. The position supports the stabilization, repair and restoration of the Small Craft Department’s and museum’s historic watercraft collection. Work will include cyclic maintenance on in-water historic vessels, storage cradles for historic boats, carpentry, painting, metal work and rigging and engine maintenance.

MAJOR DUTIES

Follows direction from the Curator of Small Craft on various stabilization, preservation and restoration projects for the small craft in the collection. Works independently after receiving direction from the Curator. Work may include physical activities as well as assistance with condition reports, documentation and treatment proposals.

Follows direction from the Shop Steward in the use and maintenance of tools used in cyclic maintenance projects. Work may include the use of hand, electric or battery-operated power tools and maintenance of tools and equipment. Determines the appropriate tools and equipment needed to accomplish assigned tasks.

Independently maintains boats in exposed on-the-water locations- including cleaning, preparation and painting/varnishing, maintenance of covers and maintenance of mechanical, electrical and propulsion systems. Work may include rigging, engine/fuel systems, refurbishment of decks, reinstallation of equipment and docking/mooring systems.

Work at the collections warehouse includes building wooden cradles, moving boats to new locations, treatment with suitable preservatives, installation of internal support members within boats and refurbishment of dust covers. Works independently after receiving direction from the Curator.

The position may also include involvement in the operation of powered vessels and rowing or sailing of various small craft from the museum’s collection, with possible exposure to the extreme weather conditions.

The position requires completion of all training courses relevant to the work conducted, which may include shop/tool safety, motorboat operator training, hazardous material awareness, fall protection and confined space awareness.

Work sites include but are not limited to the Small Boat Shop on Hyde Street Pier, park storage facilities in San Leandro California and numerous off-site locations through the San Francisco Bay Area.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Knowledge of boat carpentry to complete various small craft carpentry projects. Must be thoroughly knowledgeable in the use and maintenance of basic hand and power tools involved in boat carpentry.

Ability to paint various vessels especially those of historic significance. Painting projects will require scraping paint from surfaces, preparation of surfaces, application of primer, and the correct application of interior, exterior, and underwater coatings. Must be experienced with methods and materials for painting wood and metal.

Ability to apply historic preservation techniques and practices, including the interpretation and application of standards and guidelines.

Ability to work from naval architectural drawings, plans and specifications, read blueprints.

Ability to acquire knowledge of maritime history of small craft collections, traditional rigging of small craft and the basic history and statistics of the collection.

Ability to use good judgement in planning and implementing projects and ingenuity at accomplishing the preservation projects.

Knowledge of different species of wood for restoration purposes.

Ability to establish and maintain detailed records of all preservation projects and activities.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

Works under the administrative and technical supervision of the Curator of Small craft, who makes all work assignments. Proceeds independently on preservation projects when designs, plans, surveys, and documentation drawings are approved.

COMPLEXITY

Work involves complex preservation maintenance projects on historic small craft. Original construction techniques must be duplicated and new fabrics blended with the old. Traditional boatbuilding techniques require the use of specialized tools. Cyclic maintenance work on historic vessels requires attention to detail due to the age, condition, and type of resource involved.

PUBLIC CONTACTS

As the boat shop is open to controlled public visitation, incumbent will be prepared to provide information and answer questions in a friendly and helpful manner, maintaining a responsible balance between this activity and the work at hand.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS.

Work on boats and near the requires regular and continuous attention to operations in the field. Projects may require working in cramped, close quarters including in the bilges of vessels. There is considerable. physical exertion related to actions such as lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects of various sizes, weights, and shapes.

WORK ENVIRONMENT.

Approximately 80% of the work is outdoors in any weather conditions, including high/low temperatures, fog, heavy rain and gusting winds. Exposure to high noise levels, dust and fumes that requires Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may occur – PPE will be provided. Work often occurs in proximity to heavy construction equipment such as trucks, cranes, tractors, and forklifts.

Benfits: Employee shall be eligible to participate in the Association’s medical, dental, and vision insurance plans and shall be eligible for vacation pay and sick pay.

Please contact Darlene Plumtree at dplumtree@maritime.org or 415-710-7332.

Pay: $42.00 – $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Maritime Archaeologist

https://myjobs.adp.com/aptim-professional-careers/cx/job-details?reqId=5001204730606

Job Description

Job Overview:

APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure LLC, a leading engineering and environmental firm with a thriving coastal engineering and resilience practice, is pleased to announce an immediate opening in our Tampa, FL office for a Maritime Archaeologist. The successful candidate will serve as a technical and regulatory lead for marine cultural resources projects. This is a high-impact role for a professional who meets (or exceeds) Secretary of the Interior (SOI) standards and can function as a Qualified Maritime Archaeologist (QMA). The ideal candidate will be able to step into active projects with minimal onboarding, lead cultural resources efforts independently, and produce defensible, regulator-ready deliverables. APTIM supports offshore energy, coastal restoration, and marine infrastructure projects nationwide. Our work requires close integration between archaeology, marine geophysics, and engineering disciplines. This position is primarily office-based, focused on project management, data interpretation, QA/QC, and reporting, with some offshore survey participation expected.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

  • Assist on projects requiring compliance with Section 106 and related federal and state regulations (office and field)
  • Support project-specific archaeological interpretations, recommendations, and technical sign-off
  • Assist in maritime archaeology scopes across multiple concurrent projects, including planning, execution, budgeting, and schedule adherence
  • Interface directly with regulatory agencies (e.g., BOEM, SHPOs) and represent APTIM in technical discussions
  • Assist in data collection, processing, review, and interpretation of marine geophysical datasets (sidescan sonar, magnetometer, sub-bottom profiler) for identification of potential cultural resources
  • Assist in evaluation, prioritization, and investigation strategies for archaeological targets
  • Establish and enforce QA/QC procedures for archaeological data review, interpretation, and reporting
  • Integrate geophysical data with archival research, historical context, and ground-truthing results
  • Lead preparation and final QA/QC of technical deliverables, including Phase I archaeological assessments, remote sensing reports, and clearance/avoidance recommendations
  • Support proposal development, including technical approach, scope definition, and cost estimating
  • Contribute to business development and client engagement efforts
  • Provide technical input for project planning and survey design
  • Provide offshore support for critical project phases involving an onboard QMA or archaeological monitor

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or Master’s (preferred) in Maritime Archaeology, Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in archaeology and/or marine cultural resources
  • Ability to meet the Secretary of the Interior (SOI) Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology
  • Ability to become listed as a Registered Professional Archaeologist
  • Scuba Certified (AAUS preferred)
  • Demonstrated experience functioning as a field crew chief or equivalent lead role
  • Ability to independently develop and defend archaeological interpretations and recommendations
  • Experience collecting, reviewing and interpreting marine geophysical data for cultural resources identification
  • Strong technical writing skills with a demonstrated record of regulator-accepted deliverables
  • Experience with federal and state regulatory frameworks, including Section 106 compliance
  • Experience with geophysical survey methods and datasets (sidescan sonar, magnetometer, sub-bottom profiler, bathymetry)
  • Proficiency with GIS platforms (e.g., ArcGIS)
  • Experience preparing clearance/avoidance recommendations for offshore investigations (e.g., vibracores, borings, anchoring activities)
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment, both in-office and in the field, working across multidisciplinary technical and project teams of varying experience levels
  • Ability to operate independently with minimal oversight and contribute immediately to active projects
  • Excellent, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to clients, regulators, and internal teams

About APTIM:
APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunities for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What you can expect from APTIM:

  • Work that is worthy of your time and talent
  • Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
  • Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
  • A voice in making our company better
  • Investment in your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $30-$35 per hour. Compensation depends on several factors including experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/.

  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
  • Company paid and optional Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
  • 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:

Watch our video:
About APTIM – In Pursuit of Better

Employment Type

Full Time

Remote Work Eligible

No

Our Motto

APTIM is a place where our people make a difference, not just a living.

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.

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!

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4395359260/

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…

Assistant Professor 10 Month of Maritime History

About SUNY Maritime College:

SUNY Maritime College located on a 55-acre scenic waterfront property on the outskirts of New York City on the Throggs Neck peninsula where the East River meets Long Island Sound. The campus blends the best of two worlds: a comfortable college-town feel with the greatest city in the world. An impressive view of the sound extends toward the North Atlantic, yet only a few miles away are Yankee Stadium and midtown Manhattan. SUNY Maritime offers an array of employment opportunities stemming from entry level to professional positions which encourage growth and development among its employees.


Job Description:

The Humanities Department at SUNY Maritime College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Maritime History beginning August, 2026. The selected incumbent will teach lower division general education courses, upper division electives, and graduate classes in US, Global, and Maritime History, with an emphasis on diverse cultures and perspectives.  

The successful candidate will enhance the national appeal of our growing undergraduate program (MRST) and will further enhance the international draw of our graduate program (MNST). In addition, the candidate must be able to work closely with graduate students on research and digital scholarship projects. 

We strongly encourage candidates with teaching and research interests in any of the following fields to apply: maritime and nautical histories; indigenous and/or marginalized peoples and cultures; archival study; and digital humanities. 


Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

  • Ph. D. in Maritime History or a related field
  • Substantial experience teaching History, including hybrid and online
  •  Active research agenda in Maritime fields

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience teaching and scholarship of global maritime cultures


Additional Information:

Classification: The Assistant Professor 10 Months is tenure trach UUP position. The anticipated salary will be $65,000.00 to $70,000.00 inclusive of an outstanding benefits package (for more information, please see the UUP-FT-Benefits-at-a-Glance.pdf). Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Review of applications will commence immediately and conclude when the position is filled. 

Special Notes: Fair Labor Standard Acts (FLSA) Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external searches to occur simultaneously. 

Budget Title: Assistant Professor 10 Months

Local Title: Assistant Professor 10 Months of History

SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non-discrimination statement, see: http://www.sunymaritime.edu/affirmative-action.

SUNY Maritime College is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, volunteers and the general public that use our facilities. Therefore, in order to ensure the hiring of employees of the highest integrity and to maintain a safe campus community, SUNY Maritime College will conduct pre-employment background investigations on all individuals for whom employment is to be offered.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

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Application Instructions:

Persons interested in the above position should apply online. Please submit:  

  • Resume/CV  
  • Cover Letter which must include the following information
  • a statement addressing how their past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion will advance Maritime’s commitment to inclusive excellence
  • Names and contact information of three professional references 

Returning Applicants – Login to your SUNY Maritime Careers Account to check your completed application, check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents.  

Museum/History Collections Specialist

https://jobs.workable.com/view/vpGCnrDoB8Wyy5bcHWqUmd/museum%2Fhistory-collections-specialist-in-silver-spring-at-mpf-federal

Description

MPF Federal is seeking a passionate Archivist/Historian to join our Maryland team.

Principal Objective: Responsible for the preservation, identification, cataloging, documentation, and overall management of NOAA’s heritage asset collections, including items with historical and natural significance, cultural importance, educational importance, and artistic appeal.

COMPENSATION: $70k – $73k annually. (Depends on a variety of factors including education and experience)

Performs duties which include technical and specialized work in connection with the management of NOAA’s museum collections and historical exhibits. The successful candidate will manage NOAA’s collections of heritage assets, responsible for performing a full range of complex museum specialist, registrar and collections storage facility work.

Regular, full-time. on-site work at NOAA Headquarters in Silver Spring, MD is required (no hybrid option).

Occasional travel to other NOAA facilities around the U.S. may be required.

Responsibilities include:

● Conducts collections management casework, which includes maintaining object records in NOAA’s collection management system and ensuring they are accurate and up to date, performing annual inventories, and overseeing loan documentation.

● Assesses object conditions and arrange suitable treatment for objects requiring conservation.

● Monitors NOAA’s museum and storage environments regularly to ensure proper collections preservation parameters are being met and works to correct deficiencies.

● Engages in historical research to identify and establish accurate age, provenance and history of objects, and determining historical significance of museum artifacts for improved interpretation in exhibits and publications.

● Documents findings in federal collections information systems and other appropriate files.

● Answers correspondence from museum partners and the public related to NOAA’s historic collections.

Requirements

● Successful candidates must demonstrate specialized museum experience

● Master’s Degree required – Library Science or Related

● Experience with computerized collections data management systems, methods, and procedures.

● Experience with museum collections management practices, including acquisition, evaluation, registration, cataloging, preserving, packing, storage, and retrieval, and shipping of heritage assets.

● Ability to lift collection items up to 40 pounds and to use a variety of material handling equipment (MHE) to safely move heritage assets.

● Demonstrated knowledge of American history. Additional knowledge of scientific or maritime history preferred.

Benefits

MPF Federal is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. We offer a competitive compensation package including a competitive salary, medical benefits, PTO, holiday pay and more.

Museum/History Collections Specialist

https://jobs.workable.com/view/3NanY8EhkAWVVeMH7gyX2G/museum%2Fhistory-collections-specialist-in-college-park-at-mpf-federal

Description

MPF Federal is seeking a passionate Archivist/Historian to join our Maryland team.

Principal Objective: Responsible for the preservation, identification, cataloging, documentation, and overall management of NOAA’s heritage asset collections, including items with historical and natural significance, cultural importance, educational importance, and artistic appeal.

COMPENSATION: $70k – $73k annually. (Depends on a variety of factors including education and experience)

Performs duties which include technical and specialized work in connection with the management of NOAA’s museum collections and historical exhibits. The successful candidate will manage NOAA’s collections of heritage assets, responsible for performing a full range of complex museum specialist, registrar and collections storage facility work.

Regular, full-time. on-site work at NOAA Headquarters in Silver Spring, MD is required (no hybrid option).

Occasional travel to other NOAA facilities around the U.S. may be required.

Responsibilities include:

● Conducts collections management casework, which includes maintaining object records in NOAA’s collection management system and ensuring they are accurate and up to date, performing annual inventories, and overseeing loan documentation.

● Assesses object conditions and arrange suitable treatment for objects requiring conservation.

● Monitors NOAA’s museum and storage environments regularly to ensure proper collections preservation parameters are being met and works to correct deficiencies.

● Engages in historical research to identify and establish accurate age, provenance and history of objects, and determining historical significance of museum artifacts for improved interpretation in exhibits and publications.

● Documents findings in federal collections information systems and other appropriate files.

● Answers correspondence from museum partners and the public related to NOAA’s historic collections.

Requirements

● Successful candidates must demonstrate specialized museum experience

● Master’s Degree required – Library Science or Related

● Experience with computerized collections data management systems, methods, and procedures.

● Experience with museum collections management practices, including acquisition, evaluation, registration, cataloging, preserving, packing, storage, and retrieval, and shipping of heritage assets.

● Ability to lift collection items up to 40 pounds and to use a variety of material handling equipment (MHE) to safely move heritage assets.

● Demonstrated knowledge of American history. Additional knowledge of scientific or maritime history preferred.

Benefits

MPF Federal is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. We offer a competitive compensation package including a competitive salary, medical benefits, PTO, holiday pay and more.

Maritime Historian

Expert in preparing comprehensive reports, and providing expert guidance to CAC, investors, and regulators.

Position Overview

The Maritime Historian at Canadian Adventure Charters Ltd. (CAC) plays a pivotal role in the success of the Corporation. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Maritime Historian is responsible for conducting historical shipwreck research, preparing comprehensive reports, and providing expert guidance to CAC, investors, and regulators. This position ensures historical data management aligns with CAC’s mission, values, goals, operating principles, and strategic initiatives

About Canadian Adventure Charters Inc (CAC)


Canadian Adventure Charters (CAC) operates in the ultra-luxury research expedition and deep-sea submersible charter industry. Our elite clientele, consisting of high-net-worth individuals, are offered exclusive and unforgettable voyages to explore the world’s most remote coastlines, breathtaking underwater sites, and historic shipwrecks—all in unparalleled comfort and style.

Our fleet consists of cutting-edge Research Explorer Ice-classed Vessels and Submersibles, registered under DNV & ABS classifications. These state-of-the-art vessels are equipped with the latest technology, ensuring both safety and luxury for all expeditions. With substantial untapped potential in the luxury yachting and submersible sector, CAC is strategically positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities within the global market.

Key Responsibilities


• Conduct historical research and draft detailed reports on shipwrecks, including government funding programs and projects aligned with CAC’s strategic initiatives.
• Identify, document, and analyze historic shipwrecks, including warships, merchant vessels, and passenger ships lost in Canadian waters, particularly in Newfoundland & Labrador, The Northwest Passage, Baffin Islands, and the Arctic regions.
• Build and maintain relationships with investors, regulators, stakeholders, and global maritime museums.
• Oversee and manage historical maritime art, cultural artifacts, treasures, and high-value shipwreck cargo portfolios valued between $1B-$10B.
• Provide expertise on significant historical maritime events, such as World War I & II naval battlefields, pirate treasures, and legendary maritime explorations.
• Maintain extensive knowledge of John Cabot’s voyages, Viking explorations, and European maritime history related to North America.
• Collaborate with film and entertainment industry partners, including The History Channel, on historical documentary productions related to shipwrecks and treasure discoveries (e.g., Oak Island).

• Utilize underwater sonar mapping and archaeological survey methodologies to analyze shipwreck sites.
• Ensure adherence to corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and confidentiality protocols.
• Support expedition planning, mapping, and data analysis to enhance CAC’s operational efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience


• Ph.D. in Maritime History, Archaeology, or Shipwreck Recovery.
• 15+ years of experience working with maritime museums globally, including in Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Scotland, Ireland, England, the UK, the EU, Spain, Africa, and the USA.
• Proven leadership experience with at least 10 years in a senior director role overseeing economic and business development in maritime exploration, luxury yachting, and treasure recovery.
• Expertise in historical artifact identification, shipwreck cargo valuation, and preservation of maritime cultural heritage.
• Extensive experience managing investor relations and networking with Fortune 500 companies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex historical information to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects under tight deadlines while balancing multiple priorities.

Preferred Skills & Expertise


• Experience with deep-sea exploration, submarine operations, and offshore adventure tourism.
• Strong understanding of climate change, global warming, and marine research impacts on historical sites.
• Ability to design, direct, and supervise archaeological projects, including Phase I, II, and III underwater excavation processes.
• Knowledge of historical navigation routes, storm-related shipwrecks, and naval warfare.

Application Process


To apply, candidates must submit a detailed cover letter explaining their background and interest in joining Canadian Adventure Charters, along with a comprehensive resume/CV. Applications should be sent to
info@cacsd.ca

For more information about Canadian Adventure Charters, please visit our website at www.cacsd.ca. 

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a renowned maritime historian to contribute to groundbreaking research and high-profile exploration missions while engaging with some of the world’s most prestigious investors and institutions

The Mariners’ Museum and Park is interested in hiring a Registrar to join our Team

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3936995/The-Mariners-Museum/Registrar

Description

The Mariners’ Museum and Park is interested in hiring a Registrar to join our Team. The Mariners’ Museum and Park has been recognized as a Hampton Roads Top Workplace for each of the past six years. That recognition reflects, in part, the high level of commitment that our Team feels toward serving our local, national, and global communities, as our Mission calls us to do. We are a passionate bunch striving for excellence in all that we do. We also learn a lot from one another about the Museum and its world-class Collection, about the Park and its “Living Collection” (the forest, lake, and wildlife in our Park), and about the communities we serve. The Registrar will be a full partner on our Team.

The Registrar reports directly to The Director of Collections Management and is responsible for the stewardship and safekeeping of the Museum’s records pertaining to the Collection. This position is focused on maintaining records, managing loans, and designing sustainable policies and procedures to facilitate those functions. The Registrar also supports access to the Collection, both internally and externally, through various means.

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 a salary range of $50,000 – $70,000. 

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:

  • Responsible for carrying out the registration of the Museum’s Collection, acquisitions, deaccessions, disposals, and loans; and responsible for maintaining the records pertaining to the Collection.
  • Responsible for document preparation and maintenance of permanent records of the Collection, which are both stored on paper and digitally.Advocate for all aspects of Museum’s Collections Management Policy.
  • Provide access to information about the Museum’s Collection and holdings.
  • Coordinate object moves and serve as project lead for Collection inventories and moves. This includes collecting data and preparing schedules, budgets, and plans associated with Collection inventories and moves.
  • Develop policies and procedures to ensure efficient and accurate workflows that align with best practices and institutional priorities.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Knowledge of professional practices in museum collections management and registration.
  • Attention to detail with strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders, including donors, lenders, and researchers.
  • Possession of excellent organizational skills and the ability to quickly adapt and prioritize in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
  • Ability to manage a wide variety of projects from design to completion while demonstrating sound judgment. 
  • Proficiency in all Microsoft products and Windows-based applications.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in art history, fine arts, history, anthropology, archeology, museum studies or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience. 
  • Approximately 5-7 years of experience preferred and may include:
    • Registration or collections management at a collecting institution. 
    • Object handling at a collecting institution.
    • Working with complex information structures and online publication of object information from a software platform (Collection Management Systems, Digital Asset Management Systems, etc.).

Conditions of Employment:

  • Must be able to pass a background check prior to employment. 
  • Must be able to work various hours, including nights and weekends. 

Salary Description

$50,000.00 – $70,000 / year

Assistant Battleship Director BSHIP60084073

https://nc.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NC_Careers/job/New-Hanover-County-NC/Assistant-Battleship-Director-BSHIP60084073_JR-108033

Description of WorkThe Battleship Assistant Director is the Chief Operating Officer of the Memorial and serves as the deputy and subordinate to the Battleship Executive Director. This position manages operations on the Battleship Memorial, visitor center, ship’s store and surrounding properties. Responsibilities include management of the day-to-day operations, budget development, contract and project development and management, engineering and technical planning for major renovations, and supervision of temporary staff and volunteers with the incumbent’s areas of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Daily Operational Oversight – Oversee all operational aspects of the Memorial including the supervision of the staff, volunteers, and contractors. Ensure the Memorial remains open, safe, and enjoyable to visitors.
• Contract Development and Oversight – Research, develop, and administer restoration, maintenance, service, and repair contracts. Serve as liaison between DNCR and the Battleship Executive Director on capital projects.
• Budget Development and Oversight – Support reporting department heads in the development of annual budgets. Provide strategic guidance and prioritize projects in accordance with the strategic plans developed by the Executive Battleship Director when so delegated.
• Public liaison/Battleship Representation – Serve as Battleship’s representative to the visiting public in terms of customer service. Represent the Battleship on committees and at conferences when directed by the Battleship Executive Director. Fulfill the duties of the Battleship Executive Director when so delegated.
• Miscellaneous Duties – Provide oversight of special events, rentals, creation, coordination, and oversight of area specific grants and worker’s compensation claims and investigations.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $65,000.00 – $130,000.00

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state’s natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit http://www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!

Call for Publication: 3D Documentation of Natural and Cultural Heritage

https://www.mdpi.com/topics/554674P4Q3

Dear Colleagues,

The definition of tangible cultural heritage is wide and includes, but is not limited to, landscapes, built heritage, cities, territories, archaeological sites, minor historical centres, urban environments, cities, suburbs, villages, and hamlets (Article 1 of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention). It is widely accepted that the accurate spatial documentation (from 3D integrated metric surveys or from harmonised geospatial datasets) of these assets is crucial for preservation, restoration, historical analysis, revitalisation, and various other applications. Moreover, such 3D documentation could help, with its high accuracy, highly detailed datasets, or multiscale geodatabases, in planning processing involving different stakeholders, citizens, and local communities.

The proposed Topic will deal with advanced spatial documentation techniques, both 2D and 3D, leveraging contemporary geomatics technologies, GeoAI, 3D city models, and Digital Twins. Several specific documentation techniques can be used to achieve accurate and complete documentation of CH including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) for high-resolution aerial data acquisition using different sensors (e.g., RGB, thermal, multispectral data) and techniques (e.g., aerial imagery and photogrammetry with the aim to create detailed 2D products and 3D models);
  • Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS) and MMS (Mobile Mapping System) generating 3D point clouds with different degrees of accuracy and levels of detail;
  • Creation and publication of geodatabase from cartographic dataset of national geoportals (standards compliant with geographic information standards);
  • GeoAI approaches that use artificial intelligence to analyse, classify, and interpret geospatial data for cultural heritage applications;
  •  Novel technology for the metric documentation of CH.

For the application of these geomatics techniques to CH documentation, the following specific aims are considered in this Topic:

  • Provide precise and detailed 2D and 3D metric documentation (by means of geomatics techniques acquisitions and approaches) of cultural heritage assets;
  • Enable various analyses through the application of modern geomatics techniques and GeoAI;
  • Facilitate the creation and use of Digital Twins for cultural heritage sites;
  • Support diverse applications, including risk assessment, restoration planning, and heritage management;
  • Use the documentation to deal with possible scenarios like risk management, urban planning, sustainable plans, regulatory plans, restoration actions, etc.

We are targeting contributions that achieve the following:

  • Present case studies demonstrating the successful application of 2D and 3D metric documentation techniques in cultural heritage;
  • Explore innovative methods and technologies for spatial documentation;
  • Discuss the integration of documentation data into various analytical and application frameworks;
  • Analyse the impact of advanced spatial documentation on risk assessment, restoration planning, and heritage management.

This Topic highlights the importance of advanced spatial documentation in cultural heritage, with the aim of supporting independent researchers, professionals, and national public and private entities in its management, conservation, study, and promotion. By integrating cutting-edge geomatics techniques, GeoAI, and Digital Twins, this research will provide new insights and methodologies for comprehensive documentation, facilitating the various applications crucial for preserving and managing cultural heritage.

Furthermore, the proposed Topic seeks to advance the understanding and application of the available documentation approaches for Cultural Heritage. By fostering interdisciplinary research and collaboration, this Topic also aims to contribute to the development of innovative solutions for the preservation and management of cultural heritage sites, ensuring their protection and appreciation for future generations.

Dr. Lorenzo Teppati Losè
Dr. Elisabetta Colucci
Dr. Arnadi Dhestaratri Murtiyoso
Topic Editors

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

Collections Specialist: Intrepid Museum

https://intrepidmuseum.org/careers

The Intrepid Museum seeks a highly skilled, detail oriented and motivated individual to fill the full-time position of Collections Specialist. This person will report to the Senior Archivist, and work closely with the Director of Collections and larger Exhibitions Department to ensure the thoughtful care and preservation of the Intrepid Museum’s collections. The Collections Specialist will support all aspects of the Museum’s collecting activities, with special focus on the artifact collection. Major responsibilities include processing and cataloging new acquisitions, documentary photography of artifacts, scanning photographs and other media, rehousing artifacts, inventorying and maintaining item’s storage location, and assisting with exhibit install and artifact display. The Collections Specialist will also take an active role in other departmental projects and activities as assigned.

Salary Range:$52,000.00 – $55,000.00


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Assist with day-to-day collections tasks including, but not limited to: documenting, cataloging and inventorying artifact collections, physically handling and rehousing objects according to preservation standards, database entry, maintaining proper collections storage environment.
  • Maintain clear, consistent documentation of artifacts in the collection.
  • Participate in photography, scanning and digitization of artifacts and photographs.
  • Create detailed and descriptive condition reports for artifacts and perform general preventative conservation care duties.
  • Enter detailed, appropriate, and accurate data into the Museum’s database, TMS, with particular emphasis on adding accessible information.
  • Review database records so that they can be shared with the public via eMuseum website.
  • Participate in monthly Collections Committee meetings; collaborate with other Museum departments and staff.
  • Participate in regular environmental and IPM monitoring.
  • Assist with reviewing artifact mounts and installing items for display.
  • Assist with creation and documentation of social media posts; comfortable with occasional public speaking.
  • Assist other departments with programs related to the collection, including education and membership.


Skills and Qualifications

  • Knowledge and understanding of ethical collections management principles and practices, including:

o Accessioning new acquisitions

o Updating catalog records

o Conducting a collections inventory

o Photographing/scanning materials

o Rehousing items in museum grade storage

o Safely moving, storing and exhibiting materials

o General conservation guidelines

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with ability to communicate with supervisors, other staff, and Museum visitors professionally and effectively.
  • Ability to complete projects and reports in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to follow through on commitments; self-motivated, forward thinking and comfortable working independently.
  • Shows flexibility and creativity in support of all Intrepid Museum activities.
  • Ability to work occasional overtime/weekend/holiday shifts as needed.


Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in History, Museum Studies, or a related field. Minimum 3 or more year’s collections management and/or museum registration experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products and collections management software (TMS preferred). Experience operating a DSLR camera and photographing objects is a plus. Experience scanning photographs and archival documents, and processing resulting files is also preferred.

Please include a cover letter with your application.

Maritime Historian

Expert in preparing comprehensive reports, and providing expert guidance to CAC, investors, and regulators.

Position Overview

The Maritime Historian at Canadian Adventure Charters Ltd. (CAC) plays a pivotal role in the success of the Corporation. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Maritime Historian is responsible for conducting historical shipwreck research, preparing comprehensive reports, and providing expert guidance to CAC, investors, and regulators. This position ensures historical data management aligns with CAC’s mission, values, goals, operating principles, and strategic initiatives

About Canadian Adventure Charters Inc (CAC)


Canadian Adventure Charters (CAC) operates in the ultra-luxury research expedition and deep-sea submersible charter industry. Our elite clientele, consisting of high-net-worth individuals, are offered exclusive and unforgettable voyages to explore the world’s most remote coastlines, breathtaking underwater sites, and historic shipwrecks—all in unparalleled comfort and style.

Our fleet consists of cutting-edge Research Explorer Ice-classed Vessels and Submersibles, registered under DNV & ABS classifications. These state-of-the-art vessels are equipped with the latest technology, ensuring both safety and luxury for all expeditions. With substantial untapped potential in the luxury yachting and submersible sector, CAC is strategically positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities within the global market.

Key Responsibilities


• Conduct historical research and draft detailed reports on shipwrecks, including government funding programs and projects aligned with CAC’s strategic initiatives.
• Identify, document, and analyze historic shipwrecks, including warships, merchant vessels, and passenger ships lost in Canadian waters, particularly in Newfoundland & Labrador, The Northwest Passage, Baffin Islands, and the Arctic regions.
• Build and maintain relationships with investors, regulators, stakeholders, and global maritime museums.
• Oversee and manage historical maritime art, cultural artifacts, treasures, and high-value shipwreck cargo portfolios valued between $1B-$10B.
• Provide expertise on significant historical maritime events, such as World War I & II naval battlefields, pirate treasures, and legendary maritime explorations.
• Maintain extensive knowledge of John Cabot’s voyages, Viking explorations, and European maritime history related to North America.
• Collaborate with film and entertainment industry partners, including The History Channel, on historical documentary productions related to shipwrecks and treasure discoveries (e.g., Oak Island).

• Utilize underwater sonar mapping and archaeological survey methodologies to analyze shipwreck sites.
• Ensure adherence to corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and confidentiality protocols.
• Support expedition planning, mapping, and data analysis to enhance CAC’s operational efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience


• Ph.D. in Maritime History, Archaeology, or Shipwreck Recovery.
• 15+ years of experience working with maritime museums globally, including in Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Scotland, Ireland, England, the UK, the EU, Spain, Africa, and the USA.
• Proven leadership experience with at least 10 years in a senior director role overseeing economic and business development in maritime exploration, luxury yachting, and treasure recovery.
• Expertise in historical artifact identification, shipwreck cargo valuation, and preservation of maritime cultural heritage.
• Extensive experience managing investor relations and networking with Fortune 500 companies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex historical information to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects under tight deadlines while balancing multiple priorities.

Preferred Skills & Expertise


• Experience with deep-sea exploration, submarine operations, and offshore adventure tourism.
• Strong understanding of climate change, global warming, and marine research impacts on historical sites.
• Ability to design, direct, and supervise archaeological projects, including Phase I, II, and III underwater excavation processes.
• Knowledge of historical navigation routes, storm-related shipwrecks, and naval warfare.

Application Process


To apply, candidates must submit a detailed cover letter explaining their background and interest in joining Canadian Adventure Charters, along with a comprehensive resume/CV. Applications should be sent to
info@cacsd.ca

For more information about Canadian Adventure Charters, please visit our website at www.cacsd.ca. 

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a renowned maritime historian to contribute to groundbreaking research and high-profile exploration missions while engaging with some of the world’s most prestigious investors and institutions

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.

CFP: Exploration and Preservation of Historical Shipwrecks and Maritime Heritage

A special issue of Heritage (ISSN 2571-9408). This special issue belongs to the section “Underwater Heritage“.

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 425

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/heritage/special_issues/V44C852S23?

Dear Colleagues,

In light of changing climate and geopolitical priorities, the preservation of submerged cultural heritage remains in limbo as coastal sites are threatened by storms and construction, and deep-water sites are threatened by salvors, corrosion, and even tourists. Efforts to protect shipwrecks and other maritime cultural heritage sites require tools and technology to access them, often in deep water, and funds and resources to conduct this work, as we cannot protect what has never been found. Wrecks have also been found to pose their own unique environmental threats in the form of oil pollution and chemical munitions. In addition to increased ocean exploration to locate wrecks, advances in 3D documentation provide a means of digitally preserving heritage sites and sharing these hard to access places with the public. Ashore historic ships, and the raised and preserved wrecks of ancient and historic craft also face significant challenges and some have been lost. The articles in this special issue on maritime heritage should address any number of methods and case studies involving the preservation, documentation or exploration of shipwreck sites, shipwrecks displayed in museums, and historic ships afloat and ashore.

Dr. Michael L. Brennan
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • historical shipwrecks
  • maritime heritage
  • deep-water shipwrecks
  • ocean exploration
  • ocean heritage

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International conference – New challenges for UW nature and cultural heritage tourism during the Ocean Decade

Open accessibility, sustainable UW cultural and nature tourism, impacts of climate change, upskilling and reskilling for the new generation, connection with the Blue economy

The UNESCO UNITWIN Network for Underwater Archaeology and the UNESCO Chair in maritime and coastal archaeology ( MoMArch – Aix-Marseille University ) in collaboration with UNESCO 2001 Convention Secretariat and three leading EU projects on the main theme, EMFAF uBlueTec, Horizon Europe TOURAL and EMFAF ecoRoute, are organising the international conference ”New challenges for UW nature and cultural heritage tourism during the Ocean Decade

The Conference will be held in presence at Le Cube THE CUBE | Aix-Marseille Université in Aix-en-Provence from the 29th of January to the 1st of February 2026.

Deadline for abstract submission: 30th of October 2025.
English will be the official language of the Conference.
Email: info@unescochair-mca.org

Call for papers

We are thrilled to announce the International Conference New challenges for UW nature and cultural heritage tourism during the Ocean Decade, that will bring together scholars, practitioners, policy makers, and community leaders to explore the intersections of underwater cultural heritage, tourism, climate change and community engagement. This conference will be held on 28 January – 1st of February at Le Cube, Aix-en-Provence, France, in presence and will also feature live youtube streaming to facilitate global involvement of students and researchers worldwide.

Abstract submission for papers and posters should consist of 300 words with the applicant’s name, address, institutional affiliation and abstract title.

Deadline for abstract submission: 30th of October 2025.

Email: info@unescochair-mca.org

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The Conference is organised under the aegis of the UNESCO Chair of Aix-Marseille University in Coastal and Maritime Archaeology, led by AMU and the Department of Underwater Archaeological Research of the French Ministry of Culture (DRASSM), and the UNESCO-UNITWIN network for underwater archaeology, that AMU is currently coordinating.

The Conference is organised in collaboration with three major EU projects, that are currently leading innovation in the field of sustainable natural and cultural tourism in Europe and the Outermost Regions; the Horizon Europe project TOURAL and EMFAF project ecoRoute, as well as EMFAF project uBlueTec, aiming at upskilling and reskilling the new blue EU generation to face challenges of the blue economy, such as impacts of climate change, cultural and natural ecosystem preservation and valorisation, and our common efforts towards carbon neutrality.

The event will also be an occasion for an extraordinary meeting of the members of the UNESCO UNITWIN network for Underwater Archaeology.

The event will centre around critical themes in the management, preservation, and promotion of coastal and underwater cultural heritage through public accessibility and green tourist initiatives, and natural environment and biodiversity, focusing on challenges of climate changesustainable green practices, and technological innovations, connection with the Blue economy, and alignment with the Ocean Decade objectives and the UNESCO Strategic Development Goals.

As a result, we invite contributions related to the following core themes:

  • Open-accessibility and sustainable UW cultural tourism: legal frameworks, management strategies, challenges and opportunities
  • Underwater parks, open-access sites for diving and snorkelling in cultural and natural sites: Lessons learnt and new initiatives
  • UW cultural heritage in marine protected areas: Protecting and managing cultural heritage and marine biodiversity as an entity
  • Public awareness and outreach initiatives associated with open-access sites. Issues and value of local and indigenous communities’ engagement
  • Impacts of climate change in UW cultural and natural sites open to the public, threats and resilience strategies, proactive management strategies
  • Innovative underwater technologies for the digital documentation, preservation and monitoring of coastal and UW cultural heritage and natural biodiversity
  • Education and training in innovative UW technologies and green practices for the new Blue workforce. Higher-education and life-long training

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Collections Assistant

The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum explores and preserves the history, environment, and culture of the entire Chesapeake Bay region, and makes this resource accessible to all. As an educational institution, staff carry out CBMM’s mission, goals, and vision, working individually and collaboratively to encourage the public’s access to our collections, programs, and resources. Serving more than 85,000 guests each year, CBMM’s 18-acre campus includes a floating fleet of historic boats, multiple exhibition buildings, and changing special exhibitions, all set in a park-like waterfront setting along the Miles River and St. Michaels’ harbor.

CBMM is in a transformative growth phase, including the completion of a renovated and expanded state-of-the-art collections storage facility and research space, implementation of increased online access to our collections through digitization, and the development and installation of long-term exhibitions in the Welcome Center to expand and diversify CBMM’s interpretive approach. The Collections Assistant plays a key role in these exciting projects as a manager of the collections.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Collections Assistant (CA) reports to the Assistant Curator and works with the curators to create and maintain CBMM’s collection records and carries out procedures ensuring the appropriate care, preservation, transportation, display, and access to collections, in storage and on exhibition. The CA supports the work of the exhibitions and collections team. In this dynamic work environment, the CA will provide critical support for long-term, interpretive projects, and help to set the tone and vision for CBMM’s future as well as have opportunities for professional growth as departmental and institutional needs evolve.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Creating and maintaining CBMM’s collections records at professionally acceptable standards under the supervision and training of senior curatorial staff. Responsibilities include maintaining collections records, creating Deeds of Gift, cataloging, drafting finding aids, documenting loans in and loans out, recording condition of objects, and performing inventories.
  • Performing regular monitoring of environmental conditions and safeguarding collections against agents of deterioration, theft, mishandling, and other threats. Providing basic housekeeping for collections storage, exhibition and processing spaces.
  • Tracking exhibition objects and drafting loan agreements. Performing exhibition-related movement of objects, including packing, and condition reports. Assisting with installation and striking of exhibitions.
  • Supporting and assisting other CBMM departments with collection-related needs for programs, publicity, interpretation, and other projects. Facilitating physical and electronic access to collections for staff, volunteers, and the public.
  • Digitizing materials from CBMM’s collection including objects, photographic prints, transparent media and oral histories, as well as large format materials such as ships plans, maps and charts.
  • Supporting collections and library volunteers and interns in coordination with senior curatorial staff.
  • Assuming such other duties as are necessary for the operation of the department or as assigned by senior curatorial staff.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in history, art history, anthropology or museum studies or a related discipline and/or museum training, internship or work experience preferred.
  • Proven word processing, database and/or spreadsheet skills are necessary.
  • Experience with collections management system software, training and experience in digitization techniques, and Microsoft Office knowledge preferred.
  • Good oral and written communications and interpersonal skills.
  • A positive and forward-thinking team player and problem-solver who contributes constructively to projects and discussions.
  • An organized and conscientious person who pays attention to details.
  • Flexible, willing to take initiative, and able to work independently. Working knowledge of museum best practices for collections care, handling and conservation for a variety of collections, including metal, wood, textiles, natural fibers, and large/composite objects.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds.

This position is a non-exempt full-time, hourly position of CBMM with an expected minimum work schedule of 40 hours per week and is eligible for 20% remote work. All staff members are expected to be available to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends.

The Collections Assistant is expected to be present for festival and special events unless otherwise arranged and may be assigned to work in a capacity alternate to that defined.