GSA Online Application System

 

APPLY NOW   Public Land Name: Western Arctic National Parklands Position Title: Archaeological Research Assistant [Mosaics] Agency: NPS Position Type: Mosaics Position ID Number: 2015239 Location: Kotzebue, AK Accepting Applications? # of current Applicants: 0 Position Description: Western Arctic National Parklands (WEAR) in northwest Alaska is seeking an adventurous and physically fit individual with a background in archaeology, who is interested in participating in anthropological investigations in some of the most remote locations in the world. Project areas are most often reached with small aircraft (wheeled and floats) and a variety of watercraft. This position often includes long workdays, hiking over rugged terrain with a 30-35 lb. backpack. Backcountry camping for long stretches of time (10 or more consecutive days), in highly variable weather and challenging terrain is common. The candidate will learn about impacts of climate change on cultural resources and the measures that will be taken to mitigate those effects. Additionally, the candidate will learn about how climate change influenced human behaviors and land use throughout the Holocene (beginning ~5,500 years ago). The candidate will gain a working knowledge of the prehistoric and historic land uses from the theoretical anthropological frameworks appropriate to the region and how the National Park Service works to preserve these important cultural resources. The Mosaics in Science Program is run in partnership with the National Park Service and The Geological Society of America. If you have questions about the application and selection process, please contact GSA's GeoCorps managers.  If you have questions about any aspect of the position — description, qualifications, housing, dates — please direct them to the contact(s) listed in the project description. Remember, application materials can only be submitted online. The project contact(s) will not accept application materials sent to them via e-mail, mail, fax, etc. See the full program details at the GeoCorps homepage.