Historical Archaeologist (Project Director Level)
Positions Available: One
Post Date: July 14, 2010
Locations: choice of Redlands, CA; or Albuquerque, NM

Statistical Research, Inc. (SRI), a multidisciplinary cultural resources consulting firm, has one full-time position available for a historical archaeologist at the project director level. SRI provides comprehensive cultural resource management services to private and government clients at the federal, state, and local levels throughout the western United States from offices in Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas, and Washington. SRI is a member of the American Cultural Resources Association.

After completing a 4-6-week orientation period in SRI's Tucson, AZ, office, the successful applicant will have the choice of being based in one of the following SRI offices: Redlands, CA, or Albuquerque, NM. Applicants must be willing to travel and to accept short-term assignment to other SRI offices, as required.

Applicants must have documented experience excavating and evaluating historical-period sites, analyzing and writing up historical-period artifacts, performing archival research, and synthesizing and writing up the results of research. Applicants should minimally possess a Master's degree in Anthropology, specializing in historical archaeology, or a related field,  meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards, and be a Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) or be eligible for RPA. RPA registration is required if hired. Experience in researching the history of California or the American Southwest is preferred. Experience with architectural history and/or a reading competency in Spanish are a plus.

SRI offers a compensation package that includes competitive pay; professional development; a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance; retirement plan; and paid vacation/sick, and holiday leave. Other benefits include working as a part of one of the largest groups of cultural resources professionals in North America and the opportunity to contribute to SRI's innovative research program. The salary for this position will be commensurate with the applicant's credentials, experience, and industry standards.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted via e-mail to the address below and should include a resume of relevant experience, references (with contact information), and an example of the applicant's technical writing. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Marlesa A. Gray, M.A., RPA
Director, Historic Program
Statistical Research, Inc.
PO Box 31865
Tucson, AZ 85751-1865

Phone: 520-721-4309
Fax: 520-298-7044