Heritage Analyst - University of Chicago - Chicago, IL

About the Unit

The Oriental Institute was founded in 1919 by James Henry Breasted with the financial support of John D. Rockefeller Jr., and was originally envisaged as a research laboratory for the investigation of the early human career that would trace humankind’s progress from the most ancient days of the Middle East. The goal of the Oriental Institute is to be the world’s leading center for the study of ancient Near Eastern civilizations by combining innovation in theory, methodology, and significant empirical discovery with the highest standards of rigorous scholarship.

Unit Job Summary

Heritage Analyst for the Afghanistan Mapping Partnership:

As part of an ongoing US State Department-funded project, the Afghanistan Mapping Partnership, we invite applications for a full-time Heritage Analyst.

The position requires a PhD in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field and experience in archaeological applications of Geographical Information Systems and geospatial database management. Specifically, the ideal candidate will have experience both with the management of vector geospatial databases (in ESRI’s ArcGIS suite) and the interpretation of historical and modern satellite imagery (in ArcGIS and other software packages) for archaeology and cultural heritage projects in the Mediterranean, Near East, or Central Asia. Responsibilities of the position will include 1) working with a variety of historical and modern maps, gazetteers, and imagery to inventory known and previously unmapped archaeological sites, 2) working with modern imagery to identify trends in archaeological site preservation/destruction, 3) daily supervision of a team of undergraduate and graduate students working with GIS on various components of the grant project. The ideal candidate should have excellent organizational skills and should enjoy working in teams. Reading knowledge of French and/or Russian is desirable, but not required. There is capacity for the position to have a research component where the person would collaboratively (with other grant staff) pursue for publication archaeological landscape and cultural heritage projects arising from collected data.

The position will begin in September or October 2016. Grant funding for the project and this position is guaranteed September 2016-September 2017, and is expected to continue September 2017-September 2018.

Education

Doctoral degree in a field of study relevant to the research being conducted required.

Experience

A minimum of three years of related experience required.

Competencies

Advanced knowledge in relevant scientific field required.

Advanced knowledge of research techniques or methods required.

Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures required.

Analytical skills required.

Problem-solving skills required.

Attention to detail required.

Organizational skills required.

Verbal and written communication skills required.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

required.

Ability to train others required.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.

Supervisory skills preferred.

Required Job Seeker Documents

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vita

Optional Job Seeker Documents

Work Location

Campus – Hyde Park

Other Work Location

Work Schedule

Full-Time

Hours/Week

40

If other than regular hours (M-F, 8:30-5:00) please detail

Regular

Benefits Eligible?

Yes

Union (If applicable):

Non-Union

Pay Grade

NA

Pay Range

Depends on Qualifications

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Does this position require incumbent to operate a vehicle on the job?

No

Is a Background Check Required?

Yes

Is Drug Testing Required?

No

Employee Referral Bonus Amount

None

Posting Date

08-12-2016

Remove from posting on or before

02-12-2017