"(Pool) Temporary Field Technician/Research Assistant"

POSITION SUMMARY

Pooled Recruitment: By applying to this pool, applicants are not applying for a specific position. By applying, qualified applicants will be considered for Field Technician/Research Assistant appointments that may become available at the Southern Oregon University Lab of Anthropology on an as-needed, part-time, and limited-duration basis. The appointment varies in classification, salary, and length.

Applications will be kept on file and qualified applicants contacted by the hiring department for an interview. Applicants may withdraw their application from the pool at any time. This pool may be refreshed annually and interested applicants must reapply for continued consideration.

For inquiries and additional information, please contact Human Resource Services via email at hrs@sou.edu or call 541-552-8553.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology works on several different archaeological projects under contract with various private, Tribal, state, and Federal agencies. This work is supervised by the SOULA director and is executed in the field in the lab by SOU students (paid as student or work-study labor), and by professional staff/individuals typically with a BA/BS in anthropology or a related field or equivalent professional experience.

Individuals in these temporary staff positions are responsible for field survey and excavation, lab cataloging, basic analysis and data entry, GIS/GPS data processing, cartographic and graphic production, report writing and editing, and supportive supervision of student workers.

This kind of position is industry standard in Cultural Resource Management (CRM), in both the private and University sector, and is explicitly understood to be temporary and ad hoc, even while employment extends over long periods of time. ...

Assignments typically make up the following classifications:

• Field Technician 1: This entry-level position is for recently graduated students or individuals with little to no experience in the field. ...
• Field Technician 2/Research Assistant Level 1: ...
• Research Assistant Level 2: ...
• Research Assistant Level 3: ...
• Research Assistant Level 4: ...

Minimum Requirements

Most positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in anthropology or a related field and an archaeological field school. Dependent on job functions a Bachelor's degree may not be required.

Preferred Requirements

Experience with archaeological survey and excavation, lab work, GIS/GPS/computer graphics, spreadsheets and word processing, and detail-oriented.

Essential Functions

(100%) Supports the execution of certain aspects of a research project (after the research design is established), with supervision. Duties will vary based on job level.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner.
• Ability to work with a high level of productivity and accuracy/attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork...

Physical Demand

Must be physically fit and able to perform archaeological research that involves walking, bending, lifting, and other kinds of manual labor standards to the discipline in the field and in the laboratory. ...

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT

Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) a letter providing some detail of the applicant's qualifications and interest in the position; and (2) current resume/CV. ...