Archaeology Research Coordinator, Sociology and Anthropology

at  Ohio University

PLEASE SEE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR MORE DETAILS.

Please complete the online application and attach the following required documents when prompted:

• Resume
• A detailed cover letter describing your qualifications and the reasons why you are interested in the position for which you are applying.
• A list of at least three (3) professional references with current and complete contact details including an email address.

The review of application materials will begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by the posting closing date.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Environmental Studies, or Geology by time of start date.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Minimum of 3 years work-related experience.

Archaeological Fieldwork: Will be required to supervisor students including the leading and directing the daily work activities in the field. Requires on-site troubleshooting and problem solving. This person will have to independently decide what methods are necessary in the field to meet federal guidelines for section 106 compliance.
This will involve training students in the field and evaluating and assisting with student performance evaluations.
This person will have direct input on the hiring and retention of employees.
Report Writing and Data Analysis: Report writing will be independent and will have to comply with state and federal standards and guidelines. This employee will be have to independently come up with proper data collection methods for collected artifacts. Data analysis include preparing and identifying samples. Collecting metrics on artifact attributes and analyzing these attributes with statistics. The employee will have to determine the appropriate metrics and attributes to measure based on artifact type and time period. These data are required to produce the report and to comply with federal guidelines.
Lab work and Supervision of Lab Activities: The employee will train students in artifact cataloging and in collecting the data necessary under the necessary data analysis portion of this work. He will train these students independently and account for their time and timesheets in the lab. He will have the ability to hire and fire student employees in this position.