[Hiring] Archaeologist (Osteologist/Bioarchaeologist) @Southeastern Archaeological Research, LLC. "SEARCH"

Role Description

SEARCH has immediate openings for Full-Time Archaeologists with osteology/bioarchaeology experience. This position can report out of any of the SEARCH offices or remote. The role will function as a traditional field going archaeologist, with bioarchaeology expertise utilized on projects as needed. This is primarily a field facing role and requires selected candidates to be SOI qualified with experience identifying human remains in archaeological contexts and handling sensitive materials. The position level may range from Field Tech to Field Director depending on candidate qualifications.

• Use experience, education from a degreed program, and professional judgment to identify and target locations of enhanced site probability based on cultural, geological, and other environmental features.
• Administer the project health and safety plan and participate in office and field training. Offer recommendations for improvement to Health & Safety Manager.
• Have a thorough understanding of the research design and ensure its implementation.
• Revise field methodology to meet project goals in consultation with project leadership.
• Perform pre-field background research, prepare maps, input data into electronic devices, and prepare project summary for field staff.
• Perform and lead archaeological surveys using Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR), magnetometers, metal detectors, and other remote-sensing instruments.
• Provide leadership to field teams conducting archaeological monitoring, survey, testing, and excavation in support of Phase I, II, and III studies.
• Recognize archaeological signatures and evaluate the extent and integrity of resources.
• Record accurate, organized, and clear field notes, maps, drawings, logs, forms, tables, databases, artifact bags, box labels, and other project documentation.
• Collect and inventory artifacts, ecofacts, and samples in accordance with the research design.
• Identify potential human and faunal remains and treat any suspected human remains respectfully.
• Perform quality control of field data daily to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Use electronic and traditional navigational equipment to determine project limits and document findings.
• Photo-document artifacts, features, excavation units, and other relevant aspects of the project.
• Use or review GIS data to organize, interpret, and document field research.
• Identify, record, and prepare preliminary evaluations of archaeological resources under supervision.
• Provide daily updates on project progress to the Principal Investigator/Project Manager.
• Meet with, coordinate, and collaborate with landowners, land agents, clients, and regulatory agency staff.
• Interview informants to gather information on history and use of property.
• Prepare and/or contribute to thorough, accurate, professional technical reports.
• Assist the Principal Investigator and/or Project Manager with other research and administrative tasks.
• Prepare research permit applications for review and submittal.
• Draft proposals and cost estimates under supervision.
• Procure and maintain field equipment, technology, vehicles, and supplies.
• Perform osteological analysis of human skeletal remains.
• Photograph human remains in a laboratory setting and prepare photographs for reports.
• Summarize results of osteological analysis in archaeological reports.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field.
• Completion of an accredited archaeological field school and/or six months of field experience.
• Minimum three years of professional archaeological field experience encompassing some supervisory experience.
• Experience identifying and analyzing human remains, including fragmentary remains.
• Ability to travel for extended periods of time and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain government security clearance.

Requirements

• Meet the Secretary of the Interior’s professional qualifications standards for archaeology and be an RPA or be eligible to become an RPA.
• Based in Florida, New Mexico, or Arizona.
• Understanding of the Cultural Resource Management (CRM) industry.
• Experience with NAGPRA and tribal relations.
• Zooarchaeology experience.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Per Diem (for overnight travel)
• SEARCH-subsidized Group Health Insurance (including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage)
• SEARCH-provided Short-Term Disability Insurance
• SEARCH-provided Long-Term Disability Insurance
• SEARCH-provided Group Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Generous 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays (11)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Merit-Based Raises, Bonuses, and Promotions