Kansas State University (K-State) is accepting applications for an Archaeologist (Research Assistant) to serve on K-State’s archeology support team at Ft Riley, Kansas.  Primary duties include working with a team of two other archaeologists to perform archaeological surveys, site assessments, and site monitoring; assist with curation, classification, and description of recovered remains; and provide support for writing technical reports. 

This full-time position does not require travel beyond the Ft. Riley workstation, thus, allows a stable home base in the Manhattan-Ft Riley area.  This is also a benefits eligible position including a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. 

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a related field and have completed a formal archaeological field school or comparable training or experience. Preferred qualifications include having earned a master's degree in anthropology, archaeology, or related field; 24 months of relevant experience with archaeological field work; experience in CRM, and preferably previous experience with archaeology of the Great Plains, Kansas, or the Flint Hills region.

This position is funded through May 31, 2024.

For more information and to apply: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/742/cw/en-us/job/515920/research-assistant