Research Archaeologist

The Office of the State Archaeologist (OSA) seeks a Research Archaeologist to join the team!  This Research Archaeologist position reports to the OSA research directors and exercises functional supervision of field and lab technicians as assigned to specific project teams. Perform field investigations, laboratory analyses, and prepare reports in accordance with project needs, established guidelines, and in coordination with the research director and project staff. Frequent in-state travel is required.  This position will also require the physical ability to work and walk outside all day in all weather conditions carrying heavy loads while conducting field survey and excavation.
Position Status:  Professional and Scientific Regular (100%)
Work Modality:  On Campus:  This position is performed fully on campus.
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

About the Office of the State Archaeologist
Founded in 1959, the University of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist (OSA) is a research unit organized under the UI Vice President for Research.
Nationally recognized for decades of innovation in the field of archaeology, the OSA conducts archaeological research and public programs around the state, preserves ancient burial sites, and examines and reinters ancient human remains. The OSA also maintains the state archaeological repository, manages data on all recorded archaeological sites in Iowa, and publishes technical reports and public resources on Iowa archaeology.

Qualifications:

Education or Equivalency Required
A Master's degree with an emphasis in archaeological studies or related field, such as soils science, geomorphology, or architectural history.
Required Qualifications

      If holds a Master's in archeology, applicant must meet minimum professional qualifications for archaeology as defined by the Department of the Interior (36CFR 61).

      At least one year of full-time professional experience or equivalent specialized training in their field.

      At least one year of full-time professional experience at a supervisory level in their field.

      Demonstrated ability to carry research to completion on time and on budget.

      Understanding and ability to comply with the Association of Iowa Archaeologists Guidelines: http://aiarchaeologist.org/guidelines/.

      Extensive experience with MS Word and Excel for reporting and data collecting and management.

      Experience with GIS and GPS mapping.

      Possession of a valid state or commercial driver's license, and the ability to meet University Fleet Safety Standards.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

      If applicant has non-archaeology degree (such as soils science, geomorphology, or architectural history) applicant meets minimum professional qualifications for archaeology as defined by the Department of the Interior (36CFR 61), or be willing to undergo on-the-job training to meet these qualifications.

      More than three years of full-time professional extensive experience with the Required Qualifications listed above.

      More than three years of extensive experience in Iowa archaeology or the archaeology of adjacent states.

      Demonstrated understanding of geomorphology, including soil type identification, description, and analysis.

      Demonstrated experience with inventory and evaluation of architectural properties.

      Extensive knowledge of Plains or Midwestern prehistoric and historic archaeology.

      Extensive experience with ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro to create maps and gather spatial data.

      Extensive experience with GPS or Total Station data collection devices.

      Basic PowerPoint, Photoshop, and Acrobat experience.

      Demonstrated ability to publish archaeological results in professional journals or books.

Desirable Qualifications

      Professional experiences with public outreach, education, and volunteer coordination.

Position and Application Details and Instructions:
Include your driver's license information as a certification under the license and certifications section.
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following required documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:

      Cover Letter

      Resume

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check, credential/education verification, and verification of a valid state or commercial driver's license, and ability to meet University Fleet Safety Standards. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact:  VPR Talent (vpr-talent@uiowa.edu)