Archaeology Lab Assistant (Student)
Archaeology Lab Assistant (Student)
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03-08-2025
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Career Readiness Learning Objectives: Professionalism: The student will demonstrate dependability in the work schedule as well as considerable attention to detail in maintaining databases and inventories critical to the work. Technology: The student will use a range of technology such as Photography Photoshop and Excel to maintain and supplement archival work and inventories. This position is in the Department of History & Archaeology and the Collins Institute. -possess a number of skills connected with the processing of archaeological materials -assist the director in processing pottery and objects to prepare for publication as well as management of the extensive corpus of materials and documents in the lab -update and maintain the database including all digitization and archiving of data -learn how to use a variety of computer skills including excel access photoshop adobe illustrator scanning etc. -help volunteers/students with restoration of pottery -be able to work without constant supervision and be proactive about maintaining the lab operation -must have organizational skills; also time-management skills
Physical Demands
-Ability to lift and move boxes of pottery as required for processing and study -Need to be careful and always aware of navigating close quarters e.g. tables covered with objects pottery on floor etc. Must be responsible in this regard (i.e. not clumsy)
Required Qualifications
-good work ethic -able to work without supervision -good computer skills or willingness to learn new technology -good work ethic responsibility for the safety and security of antiquities on permanent loan from another country -willing to ask questions to ensure accuracy -good written and oral skills
Preferred Qualifications
-experience or background in the social sciences with interest in archaeology -work experience e.g. in organizational strategies use of computer ability to work with others
Career Readiness Learning Objectives: Professionalism: The student will demonstrate dependability in the work schedule as well as considerable attention to detail in maintaining databases and inventories critical to the work. Technology: The student will use a range of technology such as Photography Photoshop and Excel to maintain and supplement archival work and inventories. This position is in the Department of History & Archaeology and the Collins Institute. -possess a number of skills connected with the processing of archaeological materials -assist the director in processing pottery and objects to prepare for publication as well as management of the extensive corpus of materials and documents in the lab -update and maintain the database including all digitization and archiving of data -learn how to use a variety of computer skills including excel access photoshop adobe illustrator scanning etc. -help volunteers/students with restoration of pottery -be able to work without constant supervision and be proactive about maintaining the lab operation -must have organizational skills; also time-management skills
Physical Demands
-Ability to lift and move boxes of pottery as required for processing and study -Need to be careful and always aware of navigating close quarters e.g. tables covered with objects pottery on floor etc. Must be responsible in this regard (i.e. not clumsy)
Required Qualifications
-good work ethic -able to work without supervision -good computer skills or willingness to learn new technology -good work ethic responsibility for the safety and security of antiquities on permanent loan from another country -willing to ask questions to ensure accuracy -good written and oral skills
Preferred Qualifications
-experience or background in the social sciences with interest in archaeology -work experience e.g. in organizational strategies use of computer ability to work with others
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Student
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