Assistant Researcher (.75 FTE)

50% - Catalog and process archaeological materials recovered during excavations.
20% - Conduct geophysical surveys for the Forensic and Archaeological Subsurface Targets (FAST) program.
15% - Instruct hourly students involved with cataloging and processing archaeological materials recovered during excavations.
10% - Conduct archaeological excavation with the Odyssey research team during the summer field season.
5% - Assist with equipment maintenance and production of technical reports for the FAST program.
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Work Schedule
9-3 6 hours/day M-F

Contact Information to Applicants
Annette Delaney

1. High school diploma/GEDand four years of experience or a bachelors degree in relevant field.
2. Experience with archaeology excavations.
3. Experience cataloging and recording artifacts.
4. Experience conducting geophysical surveying including magnetometry ground-penetrating radar GPS and electrical resistivity.

1. Completion of archaeological field school.

Position Overview
Conduct geoarchaeological and geophysical research for the Odyssey Archaeological Research program and the Forensic & Archaeological Subsurface Targets (FAST) program. Position is 30 hours per week 9a-3p Monday through Friday. Learn more about the Kansas Geological Survey.This position is limited-term for one year.

Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application submit the following documents:

1. Cover letter detailing how the candidate meets the required and preferred qualifications.
2. Resume.
3. Contact information for 3professional references; state the relationshipto references. At least one reference must be a past or present supervisor.

Review of applications will begin Monday July 27 2026 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.