Geneva Summer Schools: Submerged Prehistoric Landscapes

https://www.unige.ch/genevasummerschools/programme/courses/submerged-prehistoric-landscapes

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Following the success of the University of Geneva Terra Submersa expedition in 2014, the summer school offers an intensive course on a new, multidisciplinary scientific field: Continental Shelf Prehistoric Research (CSPR).

The course aims at educating postgraduate students and young scientists to move across the boundaries of marine geosciences and archaeology, in order to shed light on the interaction between our ancestors with the dynamically changing environment.

Practically, the summer school will take place in Porto Cheli (Greece) and include field trips to the prehistoric site of Franchthi Cave and the surrounding area. Its objective is to give the opportunity for young archaeologists and geoscientists to:

  • Learn about marine geophysical (multibeam, side scan sonar, sub-bottom profiler), marine geological methodologies as well as data acquisition, post-processing and interpretation
  • Understand paleoclimate and sea-level changes and their interaction with isostatic and tectonic  vertical movements
  • Link climate, sea level and environmental changes to the archaeology of people who lived on and migrated across the continental shelf
  • Familiarize with key themes in coastal prehistory

MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES HISTORY PROJECT

https://sam.gov/opp/879849131b1f4fb38af886fab03eea71/view

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

Solicitation Number W912EE24Q0023 is being issued as a request for quote (RFQ) with the intent to issue one Firm-Fixed Price Contract. This solicitation is being issued under a 100% Small Business Set Aside.  The NAICS code for this requirement is 541720 – Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, with a small business size standard of $28,000,000.00. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with regulations at FAR Part 12 – Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, has a requirement for a contractor perform all research necessary to prepare questions related to the history of the Mississippi River and Tributaries project (MR&T) and personnel involved in the execution of the MR&T, interview said personnel, record and provide audio files of interviews, and provide transcripts of interviews. All work shall be completed within 12 months of award.

All Offerors shall submit a quote with content as specified herein. Quotes submitted without the specified content may be determined non-responsive and removed from further consideration. Offers are encouraged to review all clauses that are incorporated into this solicitation.

****SPECIAL ATTENTION SHOULD BE FOCUSED ON FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS, AS THIS CLAUSE OUTLINES THE EVALUATION FACTORS FOR THIS REQUIREMENT. ****

The government intends to make one award for one firm fixed price contract. Offers for less than the required delivery will not be accepted. The Government intends to award without discussions while reserving the right to hold discussions if determined advantageous to the Government.  Offerors are encouraged to provide their best proposed pricing in their initial offer.

Virginia’s Maritime Heritage Subgrant Program

Virginia’s Maritime Heritage Subgrant Program

The Virginia Department of Historic Resources has received $200,000 from the National Maritime Heritage Grant Program to create a subgrant program to support the preservation and conservation of collections, properties, and objects associated with underrepresented histories related to maritime trade in Virginia. We anticipate awarding 3-5 projects ranging in size from $10,000-$150,000.

DHR is prioritizing projects focused on maritime collections and objects associated with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) history that can be completed by September 2025. Relevant collections and objects could include but are not limited to: vessels that participated in trade or were used to harvest resources for trade; archaeological collections that include trade goods and help us understand the impact of trade on social and economic structures; maritime objects such as trading vessels and shipwrecks; etc.

The preapplication is now open and linked here. It will close on May 31st, 2024 at 11:59pm. Please read over the grant guidelines before submitting a preapplication.

Schedule

  • March 6- Preapplication released 
  • May 31- Preapplication closes at 11:59pm 
  • June 14- Full application sent to eligible applicants 
  • July 12- Full applications due
  • Late Summer 2024- Award announcements

Applicant Eligibility

Eligible subgrantees are state governments, federal and/or state recognized tribal governments, local governments, and nonprofit organizations.

Project Eligibility

Projects that qualify for this support must provide for the preservation and conservation of collections, properties, and objects associated with histories related the history of BIPOC maritime trade in Virginia. All projects must also include an educational component and a 1:1 match.

More information including additional requirements are included in the grant guidelines.

Staff/Associate Maritime Archaeologist | Full-time | Onsite | Pensacola, FL

https://www.chronicleheritage.com/careers/?gnk=job&gni=8a78859e8eee949f018f31480c6511b7

About the job

Company Profile

Chronicle Heritage is a solution-driven heritage consulting firm that prides itself on employing the best cultural resource management (CRM) professionals in the industry. We place an emphasis on supporting our clients’ needs, fostering new technologies that advance our industry, and leveraging those advancements toward the management of non-renewable cultural resources. Chronicle Heritage prioritizes professional development within the framework of innovation and forward-thinking to encourage career advancement and research development.

Job Description

Chronicle Heritage is hiring a Staff or Associate Maritime Archaeologist to support our maritime archaeology program. This position offers a positive and diverse work environment, and colleagues who are supportive, passionate, and collectively focused on work/life balance and producing high-quality CRM documents. The Maritime Archaeologist will:

  • Conduct historical and archival research
  • Assist with remote sensing surveys and processing, both in the field and office
  • Use of Hypack Navigation Software and/or Processing
  • Use of Sonarwiz
  • Use of magnetometer processing software such as Oasis Montaj or MapPick
  • Write scientific and technical reports
  • Support data management
  • Effectively communicate with team members, contractors, and clients
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Utilize GIS to support maritime archaeology program
  • Support cultural resource operations, via boating activities
  • Write scientific and technical reports
  • Support submerged cultural resource data management
  • Support sanctuary education, outreach, and interpretation programs
  • Seek outside funding to support sanctuary programs
  • Participate in diving operations
  • Ensure the safe practices and proper operational techniques both on land and offshore
  • Support all phases of archaeological investigation and regulatory compliance
  • Be willing to manage or follow piers throughout field operations.
  • Complete accurate, detailed, and comprehensive field documentation
  • Complete office work, including technical writing related to pre- and post-field activities
  • Direct collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; formulate recommendations and solutions to highly complex problems or those involving risk
  • Work with technical field, lab, and office staff to ensure projects meet Chronicle Heritage standards
  • Observe and uphold Chronicle Heritage’s Fieldwork Procedures and Health and Safety requirements

Hire Type: Full-time, hourly

Schedule: 40 hours, Monday–Friday: standard business hours, overtime and weekend work, as needed

Location: Pensacola, Florida

Required Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in maritime archaeology, archaeology, anthropology, or closely related field
  • 10+ years of experience working on/directing maritime archaeology projects
  • 7+ years of experience with analysis and technical report writing
  • 5+ years of experience in a marine archaeology supervisory role
  • Expertise in maritime archaeological field methods and data collection
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
  • Listed on the Register of Professional Archaeologists
  • Meet or exceed the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology
  • Able to work in an outdoor environment for prolonged periods of time and in a range of weather conditions
  • Be willing to travel and stay overnight on short- and long-term projects (up to 25% travel)
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Open Water Diver (OWD) certification
  • Experience with boat handling and working on larger vessels
  • Current U.S. Passport

Preferred Skills

  • Ability to identify submerged archaeological features
  • Demonstrable experience supervising field crews during archaeological studies
  • Proficient organizational, schedule, and budget management skills
  • Familiarity with GPS and GIS data collection in the field
  • Familiarity with Section 106 processes and NRHP eligibility criteria for sites
  • Ability to endure adverse environmental conditions, including hot and cold temperatures, precipitation, and challenging terrain for sustained durations
  • Excellent attention to detail, a positive work ethic, reliability, and commitment to working both independently and in a team environment
  • Strong organizational skills with task and time management
  • Excellent leadership skills in the field
  • Familiarity with Salesforce, Teamwork, or similar customer relationship management and project management platforms
  • First Aid/CPR Certification

Additional Information

Chronicle Heritage is one of the most respected firms in the industry, with offices across the United States. If you are interested in joining our rapidly growing team of professionals, please upload a resume and cover letter, including professional references and pay requirements. Pay and benefits are commensurate with experience.

Chronicle Heritage participates in E-Verify to ensure all staff are authorized to work in the United States. Chronicle Heritage is also an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We encourage underrepresented groups, women, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community to apply.

#onsite

BOEM: Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Liaison

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/789607600

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/789607500

This position is located within the Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), Pacific OCS of the Regional Director, duty stationed in Camarillo, CA or Location Negotiable.

At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:

1. Serves as the liaison between Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (NHPI) Community leaders, and the Pacific Region Regional Director, arranging consultations and engagement held to exchange information relating to impacts expected to result from proposed Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) energy and mineral activities. Liaison duties include preparing briefing materials on NHPI matters and on complex Bureau policies that could impact the NHPI Communities, participating in consultation and engagement meetings with leaders of NHPI Communities and the Department of the Interior, and facilitating consultation and engagement meetings under Executive Order 13175, the Departmental Manual, and relevant consultation and engagement policies.

2. Serves as a representative of the Office/Bureau/Department at meetings with other Offices/Bureaus/Agencies, States, NHPI Communities, lessees, and other interested parties to discuss complex and controversial NHPI and related regulatory issues.

3. Reviews and provides expert recommendations to leadership regarding pertinent Federal statutes, regulations, and executive orders in order to determine effects on NHPI Communities with present or ancestral ties to geographic areas in which BOEM is proposing activities.

4. Supports and advises the Regional Director on issues related to NHPI Community consultation and engagement, and makes recommendations on Bureau consultation policy and engagement practices. Independently engages with NHPI Communities to discuss matters of national / Indigenous policy, using expert knowledge of BOEM’s regulations, policies and procedures. BOEM uses the consultation and engagement processes to assure a free and active exchange of information and engages with NHPI Communities in a manner meant to emphasize trust, respect, and shared responsibility as part of a deliberative process for effective collaboration and informed decision-making. This NHPI liaison is responsible for successful establishment and maintenance of the Region’s NHPI relationships.

5. Facilitates consultation and engagement with NHPI Communities, including maintaining contacts, scheduling meetings, documenting consultation and engagement, and tracking action items that result from consultation and engagement.

This position is being advertised as both location negotiable after selection and with a duty station of Camarillo, CA with the option of telework. If applying to “Location negotiable after selection,” this means that your duty station will be based off your home address and you will be a full-time remote worker. If applying to a specific duty station, you may be allowed to telework a set number of day(s) per pay period, with supervisory approval.Salary Range Information:
Camarillo, CA
GS-13: $120,246 – $156,323 (per annum)
Location Negotiable (Remote):
GS-13: $103,409 – $134,435 (per annum)
*This is the base GS salary rate. If the applicant is selected for a remote location, pay will be set according to selectee’s geographic area.

First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level.

Note: A recruitment/relocation incentive may be authorized at the discretion of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.

This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.

This vacancy is also announced as BOEM-MMNN-24-FS-073(MP) for those applicants who wish to apply and be considered under Merit Promotion procedures.

The National WWII Museum in New Orleans is now seeking the position of Research Fellow.

https://easyapply.co/a/59812fa4-686c-4462-8702-04a61fd294b5

The National WWII Museum is an EEO employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled

The National WWII Museum in New Orleans is now seeking the position of Research Fellow. The Research Fellow offers a unique post-doctoral educational and professional development opportunity for a high-potential individual to be a part of the intellectual life of the Institute for the Study of War and Democracy at The National WWII Museum. Fellows will engage in Museum and Institute activities, teach in the Institute’s higher education programs, perform research and writing functions for the Institute’s Historical Research Services, take part in planning for author events, symposia and conferences and represent the Museum to the scholarly community at professional and academic conferences.

The Research Fellowship term is 12 months.

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

Responsibilities:

  • Participate in Institute Public Programming by interviewing speakers, taking part in panels and discussions
  • Contribute to the Institute’s higher education programs and teach in the MA in World War II Studies conducted in partnership with the Arizona State University
  • Produce a scholarly article on WWII based on original research
  • Assist our WWII Research Service team in the production of our monographs on individual WWII veterans’ stories
  • Attend and participate in seminars, lectures and presentations
  • Contribute content to the Museum and the Institute’s website
  • Support and play an active role in the production and promotion of Museum content and projects
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Executive Director of the Jenny Craig Institute and the Institute’s Senior Historian.

Qualifications:

  • Applicants must hold a doctorate degree (Ph.D.) in History or a related field. Applicants will typically have received their graduate degree within the last 4 years.
  • Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to research and career goals that are consistent with the Institute for the Study of War and Democracy, and, more broadly, The National WWII Museum.
  • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills and abilities – verbal, written, and computer.
  • Ability to travel to attend conference, meetings sponsored by associations or industries, to meet clients or representatives of potential clients, and to participate in overseas programs.
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule that goes beyond a 40 hour week including some weekends and evenings.
  • Ability to push, pull, and lift weights up to 20 pounds. May require prolonged standing and/or walking during which time objects are transported. May require bending, squatting, or reaching and occasional use of equipment.

Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.

Senior Marine Archaeologist

https://rpsgroup.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/5971?c=rpsgroup

RPS is looking for a Senior Marine Archaeologist to support our Marine Consenting team to deliver client projects in the UK and internationally, predominantly for Offshore Wind but also in other areas of work that we are involved in.  We operate a hybrid working arrangement and you can be based in Chepstow, Edinburgh, Woking, or London (home working can be considered). We have flexible working opportunities, including part time roles, to ensure a balance of family and working life.

RPS is a leader in delivering projects in complex marine environments, including offshore wind farm developments. Our experience includes 20 years at the forefront of the industry, working across the UK, wider Europe, America, Australia and Asia. With an enviable client list, and the highest calibre environmental impact assessment coordination and technical teams, we offer unparalleled opportunities to apply your talent, develop your skills and truly progress in your career. 

When you join RPS, you’ll become a member of a highly experienced marine consenting team who have been selected as the lead Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) consultant for some of the offshore wind industry’s major “firsts”. These include the world’s largest offshore wind farms: Orsted’s Hornsea One and Two, the first offshore wind farm in Australia – CIP’s Star of the South, and once constructed, one of the world’s and Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm – SSE’s Berwick Bank offshore wind farm. 

We’re RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. And where you’ll be supported every step of the way. Here is where you come to build a career.  

What you’ll be doing 

You will be part of a developing team and will provide a variety of support services to senior professionals within the team and the wider company, including , chapter writing, stakeholder engagement and contribution to proposals with the support of your line manager and colleagues. You will support and mentor junior colleagues to build up their skills.  

Key responsibilities include: 

  • Drafting and review of Marine Archaeology Reports (WSI, PAD, technical reports and EIA chapters); 
  • Act as technical lead on projects that have been delegated to you, managing time, resource, and finances, as applicable 
  • Prepare inputs for client proposals through, for example, information gathering, assessment of relevant data and details and providing appropriate summaries  
  • Ensure project work is completed to a high standard, using appropriate professional language, to time and on budget. Also ensure that reports, documents etc. comply with our Information Management System (IMS) requirements  
  • Able to participate in and contribute to client meetings and team meetings occasionally on your own and unsupervised 

Who we’re looking for 

  • You will be able to project manage the technical aspects of large, complex, multi-disciplinary consent related commissions in the offshore renewables sector  
  • You will have a strong knowledge of marine archaeology including the current methods, legislation, techniques, and guidance which directs the services we provide 
  • You’ll have a good understanding in the areas of EIA, Marine Planning and Marine Archaeology  
  • You will hold a Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Marine Archaeology or similar  

What’s in it for you?

If you’re interested in how we use and manage the marine environment and want to help meet NetZero targets and support projects that tackle climate change through the development of offshore renewable energy, then talk to us about our career opportunities in this area.  

The RPS Marine Archaeology and Other Human Topics team is a vital part in the delivery of offshore wind environmental impact assessments. This is a growing team and you will get to be part of that growth and development whilst working alongside a strong team delivering high quality work. 

Here you’ll find true support and encouragement. We’re an accredited training provider – from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone.  

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.  

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.  

We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you. 

What happens next? 

The Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application.  If your application is progressed, you’ll have a conversation with one of our recruiters and then meet with the Team.  All applications will be considered. 

We’re RPS, A Tetra Tech company 

Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 27,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems. 

Our Approach 

Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work. ‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace: ‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’

Recruitment Agencies

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.

76th Annual Meeting & Conference of the Florida Anthropological Society, Joint Meeting with the Alabama Archaeological Society

Two weeks out, come see us in Pensacola, FL May 10-12, 2024.

Annual Meeting and Conference

This year’s conference will be held at the University of West Florida’s Downtown Campus in historic Pensacola. Participants can enjoy a free Friday reception and Saturday night’s award banquet at Apple Annie’s, in the Seville Quarter entertainment complex, which includes historic structures and architectural features from across the Gulf coast. Sunday morning tours will highlight the unique archaeology of Pensacola.

The FAS 76th Annual Meeting will have special co-hosts, the Pensacola Archaeological Society, Florida Public Archaeology Network, University of West Florida, and Alabama Archaeological Society (AAS). This year AAS will combine their summer meeting with the FAS annual meeting.

San Diego State University seeks a historian to serve as its postdoctoral Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Research Partner Fellow

https://careers-sdsurf.icims.com/jobs/17041/postdoctoral-research-and-teaching-fellow/job

Overview

This position is budget for $5,677.42 per month and is non-negotiable.

The Center for War and Society at San Diego State University seeks a historian to serve as its postdoctoral Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Research Partner Fellow. With over 80,000 missing personnel unaccounted for from World War II, the Korean War, the Cold War, and the Vietnam War, the DPAA’s mission is to provide the fullest possible accounting to their families and the nation. The DPAA Research Partner Fellow will support the Agency’s mission through conducting research and analysis that may include, but is not limited to, historical research and writing, data organization and management, digital humanities projects, GIS, foreign language translation, and public history work.

The DPAA Research Partner Fellowship requires a time commitment of 40 hours per week on DPAA-related work and outreach activities. The Fellow is expected to maintain a presence on campus and will be provided with an office and full access to SDSU libraries. 

San Diego State University is the largest university in San Diego and the third largest in California. The highly diverse campus community has a student population of over 36,000 and approximately 5,849 faculty and staff. SDSU is included in the Carnegie Foundation’s Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity category. Established in 1897, SDSU offers bachelor degrees in 84 areas, masters in 76 and doctorates in 21. See http://www.sdsu.edu for more information.

San Diego State University is a large, diverse, urban university and Hispanic-Serving Institution with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence. SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming environment for all.

Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of two (2) references.

Responsibilities

The Postdoctoral Research and Teaching Fellow is responsible for but not limited to:

Core Responsibilities 95%

  • Historical research and writing
  • Data organization and management
  • Digital humanities projects
  • GIS
  • Foreign language translation
  • Public history work
  • Build a network with other professionals in the field through collaborations and participation in scientific communities.
  • The Fellow will be asked to teach one public history course per year the SDSU Department of History and may oversee interns or volunteers to assist with their projects. Possible courses would include: history and memory, digital history, public history methods and theory, oral history, material culture, and museum studies.

Other Duties As Assigned 5%

Qualifications

Knowledge & Abilities

  • Strong writing and data collection/analysis skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with others.

Minimum Education & Experience

  • A PhD in History or terminal degree in a related discipline.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated time management.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Researchers with expertise in twentieth-century Military History, History of Science, Public History, Archeology, and/or modern Pacific or European History are encouraged to apply.
  • Practical experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred, but not required: ArcGIS, geospatial data visualization, large-scale data projects, foreign language translation, and/or digital humanities.
  • Experience in creating/managing large data sets.
  • Foreign language skills.

Additional Applicant Information

  • Candidate must reside in California or live in a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
  • Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results (including a criminal record check).
  • San Diego State University Research Foundation is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets/Title IX Employer.
  • The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

NOAA Navigation Response Teams

NOAA Office of Coast Survey Job Announcement! #NOAAjobs

We are hiring three navigation response team ZT positions–one in Gulfport, Mississippi; New London, Connecticut; and Seattle, Washington.

Don’t delay, the announcement will be open for 14 days; it is set to open TODAY on 4/26/2024 and close on 5/13/2024.

Apply through USAJobs DE: https://lnkd.in/eBD3b9tQ
MP: https://lnkd.in/expsVSqq

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Office of Coastal Survey (OCS) with one vacancy in New London CT; one vacancy in Gulfport, MS and one vacancy in Seattle, WA.

This position is also announced under vacancy number NOS OCS-24-12397910-ST, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.

As a Physical Science Technician, you will perform the following duties:

  • Carry out, monitor, coordinate and control all aspects of shallow water hydrographic survey field operations to support routine nautical chart updates and rapid response to navigational emergencies.
  • Responsible for installation, integration, calibration and operation of hydrographic survey equipment and ensure small boat vessels meet operational safety standards; and acquisition, processing and analysis of survey data.
  • Acquire and analyze survey data, identify and correct data quality issues, equipment malfunctions, operational survey deficiencies. Recommend improvements to standard operating procedures.
  • Develop technical documents, including hydrographic survey reports and standard operating procedures and create geospatial information products to present and disseminate survey information; and conduct training in safety, vessel operations, and survey procedures.

Lead OR Supervisory Archaeologist

Lead OR Supervisory Archaeologist to support a contract with NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) West Coast Region (WCR). These are full-time, remote positions that are anticipated to begin on July 1, 2024. Hiring for these positions will be contingent on contract award.

Careers

Cultural resources may be impacted on historic properties on federal, state, private, or tribal lands. Therefore, NMFS seeks support to serve as a professional archaeologist and lead historic preservation for NMFS grant programs within the WCR. The employee would lead NMFS implementation and compliance with federal historic preservation legislation, especially the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, and the Archaeological Resource Protection Act. The employee will serve as liaison between NMFS, Tribes, and State Historic Preservation Officers to consult on cultural resource issues and prepare and conduct educational and outreach activities, presentations, and events that provide information on NMFS compliance with the NHPA when applicable. The employee will be responsible for creating procedures for historic preservation compliance that meet the requirements of law and regulation. Moreover, they will conduct research at libraries, agencies, and other institutions for archaeological, historic, and ethnographic information, and create and implement a cultural resource administrative program for NMFS, and update and maintain cultural resource hard-copy and computer records tracking project status, sites, inventories, consultations, and artifact collections.

And/or coordinate with NMFS grant program staff, grant recipients, partners, Tribes, other federal agencies, and other archaeologists to manage the Section 106 process and cultural resources that may be impacted by NMFS undertakings on historic properties on federal, state, private, or tribal lands. Consult with State Historic Preservation Officers (SHPOs), the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (THPOs), and other interested parties concerning the effects of undertakings on historic properties. Conduct research at libraries, agencies, and other institutions for archaeological, historic, and ethnographic information. Serve as a liaison between NMFS and Tribes and NMFS and SHPO. Set up and execute consultation with these parties on all cultural resource issues.

Supervisory Historian (Deputy Branch Head) at the NAVAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE COMMAND

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/788539200

You will serve as a Supervisory Historian (Deputy Branch Head) at the NAVAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE COMMAND.

Duties

  • You will serve as principle advisor to the Histories Branch Head on historical programs, projects, and policies.
  • You will lead and direct production of U.S. naval historical products.
  • You will assist the Histories Branch Head in supervising three supervisory historians including QA/QC’ing high-level work products.
  • You will plan, develop, and oversee creation of monographs, books, articles, information papers, and memoranda that provide historical background, data, and analysis relevant to current U.S. naval activities.
  • You will assign, track, review, and provide responses to historical inquiries from senior Navy leaders and OPNAV directorates.
  • You will oversee the planning and execution of oral history interviews with Navy leaders and planners.
  • You will maintain liaison with Navy Staff offices and other NHHC branches/divisions for the purposes of planning historical projects and delivering timely historical support.
  • You will assist the Histories Branch Head in evaluating performance, handling administrative taskings (pay, leave, training, and other personnel actions), and managing select Branch and section-level programs and priorities.
  • You will mentor junior personnel in order to develop an agile team of naval history experts, improve retention, and maintain morale.

Maritime Archaeologist (2 Posts)

https://www.jobbnorge.no/ledige-stillinger/stilling/261249/arkeolog-maritim-kultur

Bergen’s Maritime Museum is looking for two archaeologists in 100% commitment positions with the possibility of permanent employment. Joining by agreement.

Are you a trained archaeologist and interested in maritime culture? Do you have experience from museum work and communication? If so, we would like to talk to you.

Bergen’s Maritime Museum’s marine archeology department is growing and we want to strengthen the field related to communication and research.

Bergen’s Maritime Museum manages cultural monuments in sea and water in Vestland county, on Sunnmøre and in the North Sea. We have three objectives for the archaeological activity:

  • Manage underwater cultural heritage and the state’s property rights to these, as well as examine and register cultural heritage.
  • Assess whether marine cultural heritage is threatened by plans and measures in seas and waterways.
  • Communicate knowledge about and create good attitudes towards marine cultural heritage.

Work assignments

  • Tasks related to case management and fieldwork within marine archaeology
  • Process plans for interventions in seas and waterways, as well as submit the museum’s statement to the county councils’ cultural departments
  • Investigate and process reports of findings
  • Plan, carry out and document marine archaeological fieldwork
  • Work with the museum’s archaeological collections
  • Communicate the archaeological work to the public
  • If necessary, assist with other museum tasks

Qualification requirements

  • Master’s in archaeology, anthropology or cultural heritage
  • Experience in cultural heritage management, case management and archaeological work
  • Interest in maritime culture and fond of the sea
  • Professional diver class A or B, or strong desire to be able to work underwater
  • Knowledge of GIS as a work tool.
  • Driving license class B
  • Good written skills 

Personal characteristics:

  • Good communication and collaboration skills
  • Initiative, creative and solution-oriented
  • Flexible and likes challenges
  • Social – you thrive in the company of others
  • Works well in small groups

Some travel activity must be expected in the administrative district. Some assignments can be done at short notice.

We offer

  • An exciting and challenging working day
  • Possibility of training if qualification requirements are not met
  • A good and inclusive working environment
  • Flexible working hours
  • Office space in the center of Bergen
  • Varied tasks
  • Pension scheme in KLP
  • Salary according to The national agreement for museums and other cultural institutions

Questions about the position

  • Feel free to contact subject manager Tord Karlsen on telephone 997 52 554 or e-mail tord.karlsen@museumvest.no if you have any questions or are interested in the position.

PhD Position: Oceanic Imaginaries, Oceanic Solidarities

https://vacatures.uva.nl/UvA/job/PhD-Position-Oceanic-Imaginaries%2C-Oceanic-Solidarities/792973802

Faculteit/Dienst:  Faculteit der Geesteswetenschappen

Opleidingsniveau:  Master

Functie type:  Wetenschappelijk Personeel

Sluitingsdatum:  14 May 2024

Vacaturenummer:  12896

Are you looking for a challenging position in a dynamic setting? The Amsterdam School for Cultural Analysis (ASCA) currently has a vacant PhD position as part of the Oceanic Imaginaries, Oceanic Solidarities project led by principal investigator Mikki Stelder, Assistant Professor of Cultural Studies and Laura Cull Ó Maoilearca, Professor of Performance Philosophy. ASCA is one of the five Research Schools within the Amsterdam Institute for Humanities Research (AIHR).

The Amsterdam School for Cultural Analysis invites applications for a fully funded 4-year PhD position at the intersection of Critical Ocean Studies, Black Studies, Indigenous Studies, and Anticolonial studies. The position is funded by a starting grant from the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science of the Netherlands led by Dr Mikki Stelder, of which the PhD position is a part.

The PhD fellow will be part of ASCA, one of the five Research Schools within the Amsterdam Institute for Humanities Research (AIHR) and the Global Arts, Culture and Politics Department. ASCA is a research community devoted to the comparative and interdisciplinary study of culture (in all its forms and expressions) from a broad humanities perspective. ASCA is home to more than 120 scholars and 160 PhD candidates, and is a world-leading international research school in Cultural Analysis. ASCA members share a commitment to working in an interdisciplinary framework and to maintaining a close connection with contemporary cultural and political debates.

Candidates can work on a project of their own choosing within the scope of Oceanic Imaginaries, Oceanic Solidarities that foregrounds and augments critical perspectives from the Global South (including the South within the North) and are encouraged to think creatively in terms of research design and methodologies. We invite interested candidates to prepare short proposals (details below) that could, for instance, examine:

  • Oceanic imaginaries
  • Oceanic solidarities
  • Ocean justice
  • Rethinking our relations to/through water
  • Memories and afterlives of the Middle Passage
  • Ocean-borne colonialism
  • Black Atlantic, Black Pacific
  • Militarization of the sea/ocean
  • The role of the ocean in struggles for decolonization
  • The ocean and the racial capitalocene
  • Ships and shipping
  • The limitations of white critical ocean studies
  • Oceanic philosophies and cosmologies in the Global South
  • Islands and archipelagoes
  • Ocean poetics
  • Creative watery methods
  • Anti-disciplinary oceanic scholarship
  • Oceans as Archives
  • Oceans and Imperialism
  • Deep sea mining
  • Bodies of water
  • Oceans and poetics

You will design your own independent research project and will be part of a dynamic research environment where you are able to attend and create research groups and participate in a lively ASCA community of interdisciplinary scholarship.

What are you going to do?

You will be working on an independent research project of your own design that examines questions around oceanic imaginaries and oceanic solidarities that foreground and augment critical and creative perspectives from the Global South (including the South within the North). You are expected to have a strong interest in critical theoretical lineages of Indigenous Studies, Black Studies, Caribbean Philosophy, Pacific Studies, Archipelagic and/or Anticolonial Studies as they intersect with thinking about the ocean. You should display an awareness around the limitations of Anthropocene and critical ocean studies discourses that fail to examine the role of imperialism and colonialism and a keen understanding of your relation to your own research.

During the PhD, you will develop your own guided independent study of the fields critical to your project. Furthermore, you are invited to show creativity in research design and methodology beyond conventional academic methods and writing. Your supervisors will guide you through the process of becoming a more independent researcher. You will also co-design a research group on Oceanic Imaginaries, Oceanic Solidarities and have the opportunity to design a symposium.

Tasks and responsibilities:

  • Submission of a PhD thesis within a four-year period;
  • Shaping and participating in an Oceanic Imaginaries, Oceanic Solidarities research group;
  • Publishing one single-authored, peer reviewed article;
  • Presenting intermediate research results at workshops and conferences, including outside of the Netherlands;
  • Organising knowledge dissemination activities: in collaboration with the Oceanic Imaginaries, Oceanic Solidarities research group;
  • Participating in the Research Schooland Faculty of Humanities PhD training programmes;
  • The opportunity to co-teach at the BA level in the second or third year of the appointment (max. 0,2fte per year).

What do you have to offer?

We are looking for candidates who display a keen awareness and curiosity about the potential of Oceanic Imaginaries, Oceanic Solidarities and a passion for non-Eurocentric perspectives on Ocean Justice.

Your experience and profile

Candidates need to have the following qualifications:

  • a completed Master’s degree in cultural studies, literary and cultural analysis, gender studies, media studies, artistic research, philosophy, black studies, indigenous studies, or related disciplines. You may apply if you have not yet completed your Master’s degree only if you provide a signed letter from your supervisor stating that you will graduate before 01 September 2024;
  • excellent research skills demonstrated by an outstanding Master’s thesis and a demonstrable capacity to develop a track record of publishing in high-ranking journals and/or with leading presses or professional arts venues;
  • a strong cooperative attitude and willingness to engage in collaborative research;
  • enthusiasm for communicating academic research to non-academic audiences;
  • experience with the principles of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
  • good command of the English language.

Please note that if you already hold a doctorate/PhD or are working towards obtaining a similar degree elsewhere, you will not be admitted to a doctoral programme at the UvA.

What can we offer you?

We offer a temporary employment contract for the period of 48 months. The first contract will be for 16 months, with an extension for the following 32 months, contingent on a positive performance evaluation within the first 12 months. The employment contract is for 38 hours a week. The preferred starting date is 01 September 2024 or as soon thereafter.

Your salary is in the first year of the employment contract € 2,770 up and in the last year a maximum of € 3,539 gross per month on the basis of a full working week of 38 hours. This sum does not include the 8% holiday allowance and the 8,3% year-end allowance. Favourable tax agreements may apply to applicants moving from abroad. The Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable.

What else do we offer?

  • excellent possibilities for further professional development and education;
  • an inspiring academic and international work environment in the heart of Amsterdam;
  • an enthusiastic and professional academic team.

About us

The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, with the broadest spectrum of degree programmes. It is an intellectual hub with 42,000 students, 6,000 employees and 3,000 doctoral students who are all committed to a culture of inquiring minds.

The Faculty of Humanities provides education and conducts research with a strong international profile in a large number of disciplines in de field of language and culture. Located in the heart of Amsterdam, the faculty maintains close ties with many cultural institutes in the capital city. Research and teaching staff focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and are active in several teaching programmes.

Want to know more about our organisation? Read more about working at the University of Amsterdam.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the position or the department, please contact during office hours:

Job application

If you feel the profile fits you, and you are interested in the job, we look forward to receiving your application. You can apply online via the link below. We will accept applications until 12 May 2024.

Your application should include the following information:

  • a motivation letter in which you demonstrate that you match the call profile and that you are able to conduct independent research (1000 words)
  • a research proposal (1500 words), including:
  • project summary
  • theoretical frameworks
  • method/approaches
  • research aims/objectives
  • a short bibliography, which indicates an awareness of the “state of the art” in your field(s)
  • work plan and timeline explaining how you will execute the project
  • a list of all Master-level modules you have taken, with an official transcript of grades;
  • the names and email addresses of two references, including your thesis advisor, who may be approached by the selection committee
  • A diversity statement (500 words) explaining how your experiences will contribute to shaping and enhancing a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion at our university
  • A full academic CV:

                                           – full address and contact details

                                            – previous education

                                            – professional information (previous university (or relevant) employment)

                                            – conference presentations and publications, if applicable

                                            – grants/honors

                                             – community engagement/service

                                             – language proficiency:

`                                                                                  – A writing sample (in English), such as a paper or a chapter of a Master’s thesis (+/- 15 pages)

Please submit the required information in 1 pdf by uploading in the required field ‘CV’.

The first round of interviews will be held at the beginning of June 2024.

ASCA wants to improve the diversity of its academic community with respect to ethnicity, gender, sexuality, ability, and class. Applications that contribute to this are particularly encouraged.

Re-Posted: Marine Archaeologist

https://careers.topechelon.com/portals/ddf73582-b01f-45e4-9f90-9829ee71ad7b/jobs/9788cfcd-8347-4a4f-a448-8d85147191ae

Marine Archaeologist

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Oklahoma City, OK

IDj-8383POSTED 4/16/2024

Job Summary  

The Marine Archaeologist will conduct underwater archaeological surveys and research as part of our cultural resource projects. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of underwater archaeology, conservation techniques, and relevant laws and regulations pertaining to underwater cultural heritage.  

Supervisory Responsibilities: No  

Job Classification: Permanent; Full-Time 

Duty Station:  Oklahoma City, Oklahoma  

Compensation: 

Chloeta reserves the right to offer any candidate above or below the listed compensation amount based on experience or business needs.  

  • $70,000-$90,000 per year 
  • FLSA Exempt 

Duties/Responsibilities  

  • Conducts and leads underwater archaeological surveys and excavations. 
  • Analyzes artifacts and other materials recovered from marine environments. 
  • Prepares detailed site reports and documentation for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. 
  • Collaborates with other archaeologists, scientists, and specialists in marine biology, geology, and environmental science.
  • Develops and implements management plans for the preservation of underwater cultural resources.
  • Assists in the preparation of proposals and grants related to marine archaeology.
  • This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.  

Required Skills/Abilities  

  • Proficiency in standard underwater archaeological methods, including surveying, mapping, and excavation. 
  • Experience in scuba diving is essential, as much of the work is conducted underwater. 
  • Knowledge of sonar, magnetometers, and sub-bottom profilers to detect and map submerged sites. 
  • Skills in recovering artifacts from marine environments and implementing conservation techniques to preserve them. 
  • Strong capability to conduct research, analyze archaeological data, and interpret findings. 
  • Understanding of local, national, and international laws and guidelines related to underwater cultural heritage and archaeology. 
  • Capability to perform physically demanding tasks in challenging underwater environments. 
  • Ability to address unexpected challenges that arise during underwater excavations, such as equipment failure or adverse weather conditions. 
  • Proficient in both written and verbal communication, essential for preparing reports, presenting findings, and collaborating with team members and stakeholders. 

Education and Experience  

  • Required: Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field with a specialization in marine or underwater archaeology 
  • Required: At least seven (7) years of working experience in underwater archaeology  
  • Required: Experience in commercial diving  
  • Required: PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors), NAUI (National Association of Underwater Instructors) 

Physical Requirements  

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer 
  • This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc. 

Benefits  

Eligible employees receive the following benefits:  

  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance  
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)  
  • MDLIVE 
  • Paid Annual Leave/PTO 
  • Paid Sick Leave  
  • Paid Holidays  
  • 401(k)  
  • Voluntary Life Insurance  
  • Accident Insurance  
  • Short Term Disability 
  • Long Term Disability 
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  

  

Pre-employment Requirements  

Due to the nature of Chloeta’s services, this position is contingent upon completing with a satisfactory outcome some or all of the following pre-employment background screenings:  government security clearance, federal and state criminal background checks, drug test (urinalysis), Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review, educational history, employment history, and/or credit check.  In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), pre-employment background screenings will require the employee’s written authorization and will occur after acceptance of an offer of employment and prior to commencing work.  Additionally, employees are required to complete the federal I-9/E-Verify process. 

Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 

Employees may be subject to undergoing additional drug screens and/or alcohol testing at any time during the period of employment, including without prior notice. 

EEO Statement  

Chloeta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  

About Chloeta  

Chloeta is a Native American owned enterprise providing a diverse range of engineering, scientific, and technical solutions to support military, energy, homeland security, emergency preparedness, and critical infrastructure requirements.  

NOAA Research Archaeologist

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/788284300

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/788284800

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) with one vacancy in Monterey, California.

This position is also announced under vacancy number NOS ONMS-24-12386861-ST, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.

As a Research Archeologist, you will perform the following duties:

– Conduct applied research and analysis of maritime archeological resources. Serve as principal investigator for archeological field studies to determine eligibility of sites for National Register of Historic Places. Conduct, coordinate, and implement field research on maritime and cultural heritage based research in ocean and great lakes environments. Conduct underwater research, including scuba diving and/or use of specialized underwater research technology to the research of oceanic sites. Publish/disseminate research results in professional journals and forums.
– Aid sanctuary management by writing and reviewing activities, strategies and site management action, including sanctuary management plans and relevant environmental review analyses. Prepare and publish cultural landscape assessments and research on historic properties. Prepare nominations for national register of historic places. Assist and advise on review of permit applications to prohibit activities that impact sanctuary resources.
– Promote the identification, preservation, and conservation of maritime and cultural heritage resources. Implement maritime and cultural heritage protection, education, outreach, and research programs. Develop outreach products and policy documents. Represent the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries in professional organizations focused on cultural resource research, preservation and management.

Historian

https://careers-hjf.icims.com/jobs/4268/historian/job

HJF is seeking a Historian to gather historical data from various sources to answer questions about historical events. The Historian will collect and evaluate source information from written records, physical artifacts, and other types of evidence during their investigations. They will analyze and interpret historical information to determine its authenticity and significance. 

This position will be part of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Lab Support Services. The DPAA is the US Department of Defense Agency responsible for the recovery and identification of fallen US service members from WWII to the gulf war. Its mission is to provide the fullest possible accounting of missing personnel to their families and the nation. To accomplish this, the DPAA executes recovery missions worldwide, and recovered material is analyzed in the state-of-the-art DPAA laboratory.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF’s support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

Responsibilities

  • Performs complex historical research into casualty resolution and unidentified remains interred in U.S. cemeteries.
  • Assignments include a variety of duties, to include documentary research, oral histories, secondary source readings, geographically bounded studies, cemetery analyses, case narratives, reports of findings, and briefings to agency leadership.
  • Builds and develops recommendations to disinter unidentified remains from past conflicts, with the ultimate goal of pursuing all avenues towards exhumation and identification.
  • Assists with the communications with foreign representatives/embassies and casualty/mortuary offices.
  • Occasionally travels nationally for Family Member Updates (FMUs) and occasionally internationally for field investigations or other activities as required by agency leadership.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • Master’s Degree in History or related field. Doctoral Degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 5-10 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • A strong understanding of History of Science and/or World War II, Korean War, or Vietnam War with specialist knowledge of the Indo-Pacific Theater.
  • At least five years of professional historical research experience (includes educational experience).
  • Experience with archival research.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills evidenced by publication and conference presentation record.
  • Knowledge of relevant primary and secondary source material.
  • Possess a broad knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of historical research and analysis as gained through graduate education in history and relevant job experience.
  • Possess the ability to conduct research on a diverse array of cases with scattered and scant source material.
  • Possess the ability to apply flexible approaches and versatility to conducting research.
  • Knowledge of professional writing styles based on professional experience.
  • Exceptional abilities in oral and written communication, and the ability to provide written products quickly and in formats tailored for varied audiences.
  • Possess strong attention to detail and excellent recordkeeping skills.
  • Possess the ability to prioritize responsibilities, multi-task, and work well under pressure.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.

Work Environment

  • This position will take place primarily in a laboratory setting.

Physical Capabilities 

  • Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
  • Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Application Instructions

  • Please include a cover letter with your resume. 

Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable.

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Historian

https://jobs.jobvite.com/snainternational/job/onF1sfwf

SNA International, the Global Leader in Forensics, Biometrics and Identity Intelligence, is currently looking for a Historian to support the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), at the DPAA lab in Hawaii, by conducting historical research and writing, as well as assisting with related activities for DPAA’s Indo Pacific Directorate.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

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

Critical Work Responsibilities may include but not limited to:

  • Perform complex historical research into locating and identifying missing service members from the Vietnam War.
  • Assignments include, but are not limited to: historical reports, documentary research, interpreting oral histories, secondary source readings, geographically bounded studies, case narratives, reports of findings, and briefings to Agency leadership.
  • Build and develop recommendations to disinter unidentified remains from past conflicts, with the ultimate goal of pursuing all avenues towards exhumation and identification.
  • Assists with the communications with foreign representatives/embassies and casualty/mortuary offices.
  • Occasionally travels nationally for Family Member Updates (FMUs) and occasionally internationally for field investigations or other activities as required by agency leadership.
  • Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

Additionally, as the workspace is an active forensic laboratory, you will be subject to the sites (and occasional smells) of skeletonized human remains as well as hearing conversations regarding deceased individuals.

Please submit a cover letter along with your CV. CVs without a cover letter will not be considered.

SNA International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Deep Dive: An Educator Professional Learning Event. Focus: Maritime Heritage/Archaeology

Interested in learning more about maritime heritage and marine archaeology? Join NOAA Ocean Exploration-Education and partners this May to take an online “deep dive” with experts in the field to learn more about the wonders of and the tools used for exploring maritime heritage sites including shipwrecks, paleo-landscapes, and the biological communities that thrive in such places. The program will include a live Q&A session with experts and a brief guided tour of free, online education materials.

While the program is geared towards educators, anyone looking to learn more is welcome to tune in. Sessions will be offered:

– Tuesday, May 14, 5:30 pm PT / 4:30 pm AKT / 2:30 pm HT (6:30 pm MT / 7:30 pm CT / 8:30 pm ET)

– Thursday, May 16, 5:30 pm ET / 4:30 pm CT / 3:30 pm MT (2:30 pm PT / 1:30 pm AKT / 11:30 am HT)

Advance registration is required. For more information, visit: https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/edu/development/welcome.html.