Visiting Archaeometry Research Specialist (25% time), Illinois State Archaeological Survey

About the role

The Illinois State Archaeological Survey (ISAS), Prairie Research Institute (PRI), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, is seeking a quarter-time Visiting Archaeometry Research Specialist for its Killarney Research Annex, located in Urbana, Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Associate Director, Ancient Technologies and Archaeological Materials (ATAM) program, and other staff in providing technical expertise and research support in the interpretation and presentation of archaeometric data related to the investigation of archaeological materials for the Illinois State Archaeological Survey.
• Provide technical expertise and research support in the interpretation and presentation of archaeometric data related to investigations of archaeological materials.
• Conduct laboratory work involving collagen extraction and apatite purification for stable isotope analysis and operate isotope mass spectrometer (elemental analyzer, Kiel device).
• Present and interpret archaeometric isotope data.
• Collaborate with senior researchers on technical and research reports, and other presentations and professional publications associated with disseminating research results.
• Provide management and oversight of archaeometric analyses and supervise assigned staff; this includes task assignments, training, scheduling, performance monitoring and evaluation, position/career mentoring, and leave/travel approval.

Requirements

• A B.A./B.S. in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field.
• Archaeological field and laboratory experience in North America.
• A minimum of seven years’ experience in the analysis, interpretation and presentation of isotope data, including demonstrated proficiency in collagen extraction and apatite purification for stable isotope analysis, operation of isotope mass spectrometer (elemental analyzer, Kiel device).
• Technical training, experience with lab procedures, equipment, and relevant software.
• Knowledge of archaeometric techniques with an emphasis on isotope and elemental analyses, and documented experience in interpreting and presenting results of isotopic analysis in professional contexts and publications.
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively with a professional demeanor in a diverse and fast-paced work environment consisting of multiple and changing priorities, under minimal supervision.
• Effective communication, organizational, interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with Midwestern archaeological chronology, material culture, cultural history and research agendas.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, Photoshop, Powerpoint, FileMaker, DataGraph, as well as other commonly employed databases and software.

Qualifications

• Experience in the analysis, interpretation and presentation of isotope data.
• Proficiency in collagen extraction and apatite purification for stable isotope analysis.
• Experience operating isotope mass spectrometer (elemental analyzer, Kiel device).
• Knowledge of archaeometric techniques with an emphasis on isotope and elemental analyses.
• Ability to present and interpret archaeometric isotope data.
• Experience collaborating with senior researchers on technical and research reports.
• Experience supervising and managing staff.
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with Midwestern archaeological chronology, material culture, cultural history and research agendas.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, Photoshop, Powerpoint, FileMaker, DataGraph, as well as other commonly employed databases and software.

Skills

• Collagen extraction and apatite purification for stable isotope analysis.
• Operation of isotope mass spectrometer (elemental analyzer, Kiel device).
• Interpretation and presentation of archaeometric isotope data.
• Collaboration with senior researchers on technical and research reports.
• Supervision and management of staff.
• Effective communication, organizational, interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with Midwestern archaeological chronology, material culture, cultural history and research agendas.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, Photoshop, Powerpoint, FileMaker, DataGraph, as well as other commonly employed databases and software.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Salary is negotiable based on experience.

Schedule

Quarter-time position.