Research Associate,

Pursuant to an agreement with the City of New Orleans, the UNO Department of Anthropology and Sociology seeks to hire a Archaeological Research Associate for the UNO/CNO Joint Infrastructure Recovery Request (JIRR) program.  This is a full-time post-doctoral position with benefits, expected to last for two years.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A PhD in Anthropology, with a specialization in historical and/or urban archaeology
• Prior experience with Section 106 of the NHPA, NEPA, and other federal laws, and familiarity with planning and compliance documents produced as a result of these laws
• Prior experience with urban archaeology in New Orleans

 DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A specialized analytical focus that is complementary to existing project personnel, with zooarchaeology or paleoethnobotany preferred
• Experience with ArcGIS, database development and management, and coordination with SHPOs/THPOs preferred.

This is a 100% research-based position, reporting directly to the Principal Investigator, with a timeline for specific deliverables. This position will supervise student workers in the lab on an as needed basis.

The University of New Orleans is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age if 40 or older, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please follow the application instructions on the UNO employment website at http://new.uno.edu/careers