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Archaeology Lab Research Assistant

Archaeology Lab Research Assistant

Grinnell College

Posted 2 months ago, valid for 10 days

Grinnell, IA, US

Competitive

Part Time

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The position involves processing historic artifacts, conducting research, and creating digital outreach materials such as blog posts and ArcGIS StoryMaps.
Candidates should have attention to detail, teamwork skills, and the ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
Research skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are essential, along with a respect for collaborators, particularly Chinese American descendants.
Applicants should be Anthropology majors with coursework in Historical Archaeology or Archaeological Methods.
The role requires at least 1-2 years of relevant experience, and the salary is competitive based on qualifications.

Process historic artifacts (clean, wash, label, bag), conduct research to identify artifacts, create related blogposts on WordPress (buriedchinatowns.sites.grinnell.edu), and create other digital materials for public outreach such as ArcGIS StoryMaps

Qualifications

Attention to detail; works well in a team; adheres to archaeology lab rules; able to conduct tedious/repretitive tasks for 2 hour blocks; resesarch skills; Microsoft Excel skills; respect for collaborators including Chinese American descendants; Anthropology major who has taken ANT 263: Historical Archaeology and/or ANT 290: Archaeological Methods

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