Project Archaeologist Position
The Fiske Center for Archaeological Research at UMass Boston is searching
for a Project Archaeologist to help support our regional archaeology
program. The Fiske Center is an endowed research unit focused on
interdisciplinary archaeological research and applied public archaeology
projects, with a particular specialty in historical and environmental
archaeology. The Center’s research helps support a Master’s program in
Historical Archaeology.
Description The Project Archaeologist will engage in archaeological
fieldwork, laboratory work, report writing, and related tasks in support
of the Fiske Center’s archaeological research program. S/he will serve as
the Project Director for small regional public archaeology projects,
supervising site excavation, processing and cataloguing artifacts, and
preparing technical reports for sponsors. The Project Archaeologist will
also help support the work with other Fiske Center staff, assisting with
the development of proposals, analyzing a variety of field data, working
on collections analysis and management, and supervising student research
assistants. Some travel will be required in conjunction with
archaeological field projects, especially during the summer.
Qualifications
•Minimum Master’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, or closely related
field, with three years of experience working on archaeological and/or
artifact-based projects.
•Historical sites experience, preferably in the Northeast.
•Self-motivated, able to work independently, and also work well as part of
a team.
•Ability to generate time and budget estimates for projects, supervise and
direct field projects involving undergraduate and graduate students, and
demonstrated ability to complete archaeological reports for outside
sponsors.
•Laboratory skills in cleaning, cataloging and identification of
artifacts, with specific knowledge of historical material culture.
•Ability to supervise basic archaeological laboratory work of students.
•Strong organizational and computer skills required, with GIS and/or
database proficiency a plus.
•Familiarity with State Historic Preservation Office permitting
requirements in Northeast preferred.
•Grant and proposal writing experience a plus.
•Collection management experience a plus.
Applications This is initially a three-year appointment with the
possibility of renewal. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and
names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three
referees to: Dr. David Landon, c/o Human Resources, Search 945e, UMass
Boston, 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston, MA 02125-3393. Applications received
by February 1, 2008 will be assured of full consideration. For questions
email: [log in to unmask]
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