Assistant Research Scientst, Assistant Director of Archaeological Collections
University of Georgia
Athens, GA, USA
Posted on Apr 17, 2025
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Posting Number | F2354P |
|---|---|
| Working Title | Assistant Research Scientst, Assistant Director of Archaeological Collections |
| Department | Franklin-Anthropology |
| About the University of Georgia | Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine. |
| About the College/Unit/Department | The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and the University of Georgia are committed to multidisciplinary research, collaboration, academic innovation, and to sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive. |
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| Posting Type | External |
| Retirement Plan | |
| Employment Type | Employee |
| Benefits Eligibility | Benefits Eligible |
| Underutilization | |
| Advertised Salary | |
| Anticipated Start Date | 01/05/2025 |
| Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) | |
| Job Posting Date | 04/16/2025 |
| Job Closing Date | |
| Open until filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Candidates should submit a cover letter with a brief summary of their scientific background, strengths, plan, teaching experience, and statement of research interests, along with a complete curriculum vitae. Applications received by May 17, 2025 will receive full consideration. For questions, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Victor Thompson, at vdthom@uga.edu. |
| Location of Vacancy | Athens Area |
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Position Details
Position Information
| Classification Title | Researcher AC |
|---|---|
| FLSA | |
| Faculty Rank | Assistant Research Scientist |
| Contract Type | Fiscal (12 mo.) |
| Tenure Status | Non-Tenure Track |
| Minimum Qualifications | Candidates for this position should hold a Ph.D. in Anthropology/Archaeology with an emphasis on zooarchaeology in Eastern North America and collections management. |
| Position Summary | The Laboratory of Archaeology and the Georgia Museum of Natural History at the University of Georgia (archaeology.uga.edu, https://naturalhistory.uga.edu) invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Archaeological Collections to begin January 5, 2025. This is a full-time, twelve-month assistant research scientist position. This position will assist the Museum Director and Laboratory of Archaeology with taking a leadership role in the day-to-day strategic management of the preservation and conservation of archaeological and zooarchaeological collections curated at the Laboratory of Archaeology, applying for grants and seeking out contracts to sustain curation activities. They will create and implement communication, outreach, and education strategies and work closely with other staff to coordinate programmatic initiatives. This position will lead and innovate efforts for the care and growth of the archaeological and zooarchaeological collections according to best practices, the development of digital collections, and collaborative research data sharing. |
| Additional Requirements | |
| Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification | Competitive applicants should have expertise in zooarchaeological and archaeological curation and collections management, project management and administration, grant and/or contract administration. |
| Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies | Must have superior leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within the University, USG, greater State of Georgia, and other outside partners and stakeholders. |
| Physical Demands | |
| Is this a Position of Trust? | No |
| Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? | No |
| Does this position require a P-Card? | No |
| Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? | No |
| Is driving a responsibility of this position? | Yes |
| Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? | No |
| Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) | No |
| Credit and P-Card policy | Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. |
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