Offshore Geoarchaeology Postdoc – Gulf Landscape Research

Texas A&M University System; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending accounts

Long-term disability insurance

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Job summary

The Department of Anthropology at Texas A&M University is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study the geoarchaeology of drowned Gulf landscapes. You will join a dynamic research team supporting cultural resource stewardship of the offshore Coast region and help develop best practice recommendations for archaeological surveys.

This role involves analyzing legacy and new datasets, conducting offshore fieldwork, collaborating with Tribal partners, and contributing to scholarly

Qualifications

• PhD in anthropology, archaeology, geology, geophysics, or related field.
• Open water SCUBA certification (AAUS preferred).
• Strong publication record and grant experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Study geoarchaeology of drowned Gulf landscapes.
• Analyze legacy offshore survey datasets and new data.
• Conduct geoarchaeological fieldwork offshore and training workshops.
• Engage Tribal communities to incorporate perspectives into landscape and survey models.
• Prepare quarterly/annual/final reports and scholarly articles.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written skills

Presentation skills

Publications experience

Education

PhD in a related field

ABD Master’s in related field

Tools

AAUS scientific diver

GIS

Remote sensing

Job description

The Department of Anthropology at Texas A&M University is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study the geoarchaeology of drowned Gulf landscapes. You will join a dynamic research team supporting cultural resource stewardship of the offshore Coast region and help develop best practice recommendations for archaeological surveys.

This role involves analyzing legacy and new datasets, conducting offshore fieldwork, collaborating with Tribal partners, and contributing to scholarly