Geoarchaeology & Geophysics Research Assistant

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Public Partnerships & Research in Topeka, KS, invites applications for a geoarchaeological/geophysical researcher. The role supports the Odyssey Archaeological Research program and FAST, working 40 hours weekly, 8a–5p, Monday through Friday, with funding for up to one year.

Responsibilities include cataloging excavated materials, conducting geophysical surveys, mentoring hourly students, and preparing reports. Familiarity with magnetometry, GPR, GPS and resistivity is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or HS education and four years of experience.
• Experience with archaeology excavations.
• Experience cataloging, digitizing and recording artifacts.
• Experience conducting geophysical surveying, including magnetometry, ground-penetrating radar, GPS, and electrical resistivity.
• Completion of archaeological field school.

Responsibilities

• Catalog and process archaeological materials recovered during excavations.
• Conduct geophysical surveys for the FAST program.
• Instruct hourly students involved with cataloging and processing materials.
• Process and interpret geophysical data and prepare technical reports.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and production of technical reports for FAST.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Archaeology fieldwork

Artifact cataloging

Geophysical surveying

Magnetometry

Ground-penetrating radar

GPS

Electrical resistivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

HS education + four years experience

Tools

Magnetometers

GPR (Ground-penetrating radar)

GPS equipment

Electrical resistivity equipment

Job description

The Center for Public Partnerships & Research in Topeka, KS, invites applications for a geoarchaeological/geophysical researcher. The role supports the Odyssey Archaeological Research program and FAST, working 40 hours weekly, 8a–5p, Monday through Friday, with funding for up to one year.

Responsibilities include cataloging excavated materials, conducting geophysical surveys, mentoring hourly students, and preparing reports. Familiarity with magnetometry, GPR, GPS and resistivity is required.