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SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT, MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Research Associate Position
The Department of Social Sciences at Michigan Technological
University invites applications for a Research Associate position in
support of its industrial archeology lab and graduate programs. The
appointment is to begin about May 1, 2006, and extends until August
31. Pending the availability of funding the position will be renewed
for an additional year.
Required qualifications include a Master’s degree industrial
archeology or historical archeology. The successful applicant will
be expected to participate in the operation of the industrial
archeology lab, especially in support the summer field school and
course activities by graduate students. The position carries with it
the expectation of participation in externally-funded research
projects with faculty and graduate students, including the
preparation and oversight of proposals for small, externally-funded
field research projects. The Research Associate occasionally
supervises graduate students in the laboratory and on field
projects. The Research Associate must possess excellent oral/written
communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated competence in
field archeology methods and ability to supervise such projects,
including curation of artifacts; and competence in photography. In
addition, the research associate must possess demonstrated
professional writing skills and the ability to assist graduate
students with research activities. It is preferred that the
successful candidate possess competence in website design and/or
GIS. The annual salary will be $36,000 with fringe benefits.
Candidates should submit a letter of application that outlines
present accomplishments and qualifications for the position, as well
as a graduate transcript. The candidate also should provide the
names and contact information for two references who may be contacted
by the Department. The Department will begin reviewing
applications immediately and will continue until the position is
filled. Questions or queries should be addressed to Bruce Seely,
[log in to unmask]; phone: 906/487-2113; FAX: 906/487-2468. The
Department website is found at http://www.social.mtu.edu/
Please submit all materials to:
Bruce Seely, Department Chair
Department of Social Sciences
Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931-1295
[log in to unmask]
phone: 906/487-2113; FAX 906/487-2468
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational
Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Patrick E. Martin
Professor of Archaeology
Department of Social Sciences
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI 49931
phone 906-487-2070,email [log in to unmask]
www.industrialarchaeology.net
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