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Assistant Researcher
University of Kansas
🇺🇸 United States
On-site
1 week ago
- FLSA
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Position Overview
Conduct geoarchaeological and geophysical research for theOdyssey Archaeological Research program and theForensic & Archaeological Subsurface Targets (FAST) program. Position is 40 hours per week, 8a-5p, Monday through Friday. Learn more about theKansas Geological Survey.This position has funding for up to one year.
Job Description
35% - Catalog and process archaeological materials recovered during excavations.25% - 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.
15%- Process and interpret geophysical data and prepare for technical reports.
5% - Assist with equipment maintenance and production of technical reports for the FAST program.
5% - Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Qualifications will be measured by application material submitted.- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or HS education and four years of experience.
- Experience with archaeology excavations.
- Experience cataloging, digitizing and recording artifacts.
- Experience conducting geophysical surveying, including magnetometry, ground-penetrating radar, GPS, and electrical resistivity.
Preferred Qualifications
Qualification will be measured by application material submitted.- Completion of archaeological field school.
Contact Information to Applicants
Annette Delaneyadelaney@ku.edu
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application, submit the following documents to be considered for this position:- Cover letter detailing how the candidate meets the required and preferred qualifications.
- Resume.
- Contact information for 3 professional references; state the relationship to references. At least one reference must be a past or present supervisor.
Review of applications will begin Monday, October 5, 2026, and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.- Advertised Salary Range: $41,800 annually ($20.10 per hour)
- Application Review Begins: 05-Oct-2026
- Anticipated Start Date: 12-Oct-2026
- FTE: 1.0
- Reg/Temp: Regular
- FLSA Status: Nonexempt
- Employee Class: U-Unclassified Professional Staff
- Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F
- Job Family: Research-KUL
- Work Location Assignment: On-Site
Assistant Researcher · University of Kansas