"Material Culture Analyst"

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.

The Division of Anthropology is seeking a full-time Material Culture Analyst for the North American Archaeology Lab and St. Catherines Archaeological Project. The Analyst will conduct artifact analysis, complete data entry and cataloging and write reports related to the St. Catherines Island Archaeological Project collection. The Analyst will also assist with excavations on St. Catherines Island.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct artifact analysis, complete data entry and cataloging and write material culture reports of artifacts collected in the last decade from St. Catherines Island.
• Help train interns in artifact analysis and supervise data entry.
• Conduct artifact photography as necessary and create spatial distribution maps for reports.
• Assist the Laboratory Director with organization, inventory and transferring of the St. Catherines Island Archaeological Project collections.
• Assist the Laboratory Director with preparation for three St. Catherines Island fieldwork trips per year, including ordering lab and field equipment and maintaining it. Supervise excavation area and survey work. Conduct field photography as necessary. Assist with writing field-trip reports. Help with the write-up of the annual report.

The expected salary range for the Material Culture Analyst is $45,000/annual - $48,000/annual. This position is overtime-eligible and the AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.

Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in anthropology or another related field.
• Experience in lithic analysis.
• Laboratory/field experience in the southeastern United States.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: careers.amnh.org

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