Principal Investigator, Laboratory Manager
SEARCH
full-time
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Location: Arizona • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
About the role
- Coordinate with Project Managers (PM) and Principal Investigators (PI) to design, plan and implement data analysis of archaeological material from intake to curation
- Establish and maintain lab protocols and Standard Operating Procedures
- Prepare laboratory work plans for each project, including budget, schedule, research questions, analysis, and artifact imaging
- Ensure laboratory analysis adheres to the laboratory work plan developed for each project
- Coordinate with PMs and PIs to develop hours estimates for inclusion in proposals
- Keep apprised of research literature regarding new methodologies and implement them when necessary or practical
- Produce data tables following completion of analysis to be used in the report and report appendices
- Maintain compliance regarding industry standards in archaeological curation with corresponding agencies
- Provide technical completeness and accuracy of submittals and work performed
- Oversee archaeological survey, excavation, and monitoring and subsequent analysis and reporting
- Conduct research and analyses of archaeological material
- Prepare technical reports documenting the results of fieldwork and archival research
- Perform evaluations and make recommendations for significance, effect, and treatment
- Develop work plans, research designs and mitigation proposals
- Prepare project budgets and scopes and assure adherence to them
- Conduct site file searches at federal, state, and private repositories
- Supervise archaeology team members or other staff
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Graduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field
- Minimum 7 years' experience in Cultural Resource Management
- 5 years of supervisory experience encompassing time in field, laboratory, and office
- Knowledge of methods pertaining to the recovery, treatment, identification, and qualitative, quantitative, and statistical analysis of cultural materials
- Demonstrated knowledge in identification and analysis of Arizona prehistory artifacts
- Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory curation standards and methodologies
- Understanding of Arizona State Museum curation procedures and standards
- Technical writing experience
- Specialized analytical experience in ceramic, flaked/ground stone, and/or faunal and shell artifacts
- Qualifications Preferred: 15 years relevant experience
- Application requirements: Cover letter, Resume, References, Writing samples (identify sections authored for collaborative reports)
- Applicants must be eligible to be employed in the United States
- Employment offers contingent upon satisfactory verification of criminal, education, driving, and/or employment background checks and passing a pre-employment drug screen
- Flexible availability outside of standard working hours may be required
- SEARCH will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities