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Archaeology News : IfA - EPPIC placement in Marine Geophysics readvertised
Posted by ifa-admin on 30/3/2009 11:09:43 (640 reads)
ENGLISH HERITAGE PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENTS IN CONSERVATION (EPPIC) –
AN ENGLISH HERITAGE & IFA, INITIATIVE FOR HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT PRACTITIONERS

Placement: Marine Geophysics

Hosted By: Wessex Archaeology, Salisbury

Duration: 12 months

Start Date: May 2009

Salary: £15,734

The Institute for Archaeologists (IfA) is offering a one-year professional work placement in Marine Geophysical Survey funded by English Heritage and hosted by Wessex Archaeology at its offices in Salisbury.

During the placement the post-holder will participate in marine geophysical surveys and develop skills in archaeological interpretation of sidescan, magnetometer, sub-bottom and bathymetric data. The post-holder will be involved in relating geophysical results to geological, geotechnical, palaeo-environmental, documentary, diver-based and other archaeological sources, and in contributing to reports and other deliverables.

The training will be delivered on a mentoring/tutoring basis whilst working with teams working on a range of strategic and development-led projects. The placement may contribute towards an appropriate vocational qualification.

• Ideally, you will have a relevant degree with 6-18 months post-graduate work experience in UK historic environment practice.
• You may have a post-graduate qualification or comparable practical experience in a heritage discipline
• You may be looking for an opportunity to diversify into a new branch of the subject or to enhance skills you have already gained.

English Heritage and the Institute for Archaeologists value diversity and seek to enhance diversity within the historic environment professions.

For further details and to download an application pack, please visit the IfA website at www.archaeologists.net. Previous applicants for this placement should not re-apply.

Closing date: 20 April 2009
Interview date: 30 April 2009
Start date: May/June 2009



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