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Material Culture Analyst


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Position Information
Position Title
Material Culture Analyst

Department
Anthropology - 010

Position Summary
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.

The Division of Anthropology is seeking a full-time Material Culture Analyst for the North American Archaeology Lab and St. Catherines Archaeological Project. The Analyst will conduct artifact analysis, complete data entry and cataloging and write reports related to the St. Catherines Island Archaeological Project collection. The Analyst will also assist with excavations on St. Catherines Island.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct artifact analysis, complete data entry and cataloging and write material culture reports of artifacts collected in the last decade from St. Catherines Island.
• Help train interns in artifact analysis and supervise data entry.
• Conduct artifact photography as necessary and create spatial distribution maps for reports.
• Assist the Laboratory Director with organization, inventory and transferring of the St. Catherines Island Archaeological Project collections.
• Assist the Laboratory Director with preparation for three St. Catherines Island fieldwork trips per year, including ordering lab and field equipment and maintaining it. Supervise excavation area and survey work. Conduct field photography as necessary. Assist with writing field-trip reports. Help with the write-up of the annual report.

The expected salary range for the Material Culture Analyst is $45,000/annual - $48,000/annual. This position is overtime-eligible and the AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.

Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in anthropology, archaeology or another closely related field.
• Completion of an archaeological field school program or other/equivalent fieldwork experience.
• Six months experience working in an archaeological laboratory.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in anthropology or another related field.
• Experience in lithic analysis.
• Laboratory/field experience in the southeastern United States.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to move about the Museum campus.
• Positioning/change of positioning: Must be able to frequently position oneself/body to accomplish job duties.
  • Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling.
  • Climbing: Ascending or descending physical structures.
  • Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently. May include any of the following:
    • Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward or outward.
    • Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
    • Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
  
  
  
  

Category
Full-Time/Term

Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period
70

Union Status
Non-Union

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Expected Salary Minimum
$45,000/annual

Expected Salary Maximum
$48,000/annual

EEO Statement
The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender (including sexual harassment), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law.

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Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
GS911P

Open Date
08/08/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. *
   Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in anthropology, archaeology or another closely related field?
   • Yes
   • No
   
   
   
2. *
   Have you either: (1) completed an archaeological field school program or (2) completed other/equivalent related fieldwork experience?
   • Yes
   • No
   
   
   
3. *
   Do you have six months of experience working in an archaeological laboratory?
   • Yes
   • No
   
   
   
   
   

Documents Needed To Apply



Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter

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