Geoarchaeologists

GEOARCHAEOLOGISTS

Assistant Supervisor £30,013 – £30,892

Permanent appointment

Oxford Archaeology is one of the largest independent archaeological practices in Europe. Our size and reputation ensure that we work on a diverse range of projects and can offer real opportunities for long‑term employment and career development. We have offices in Oxford, Lancaster and Cambridge and are a registered charity. We are interested in hearing from applicants at varying stages in their career and will make appointments at the upper end of the salary range for those with the right skills and experience.

We welcome applications for the Assistant Supervisor grade from motivated and talented field or palaeoenvironmental archaeologists in the early stages of their career who have some geoarchaeological experience and want to diversify their skillset or specialise. We are also looking to appoint experienced geoarchaeologists at Supervisor and Project Officer grade, to take on a leading role on our medium‑sized and larger infrastructure projects.

• Practical experience of archaeological fieldwork within the UK (minimum of 2 years)
• Awareness of the application of various geoarchaeological strategies to site prospection and evaluation along with relevant industry guidance
• Awareness of commercial archaeology within the planning process
• Awareness of Quaternary geology, chronostratigraphy, environments of deposition and site formulation processes
• Some practical experience of geoarchaeological fieldwork (e.g. borehole or auger surveys, sampling, recording and interpretation of natural sediment sequences)
• Demonstrable IT aptitude and data processing and/or report writing skills
• Excellent time management and problem‑solving skills
• Enthusiasm for community engagement
• A full driving licence and the ability to drive OA company vehicles

• A degree in archaeology, geoarchaeology or a related earth science discipline
• Experience supervising other staff in the field, working according to WSIs and Health and Safety documentation, under a Supervisor or Project Officer
• Experience working in estuarine, alluvial and other wetland environments
• Archaeological experience beyond geoarchaeology and fieldwork, such as palaeoenvironmental sample processing or artefact studies

• Substantial experience of archaeological fieldwork within the UK
• Developing knowledge of geoarchaeological strategies for site prospection and evaluation with industry guidance
• Developing knowledge of commercial archaeology within the planning process
• Broad knowledge of Quaternary geology, chronostratigraphy, environments of deposition and site formation processes
• Substantial experience of borehole and auger surveys and supervising GI works
• Substantial practical experience of geoarchaeological field and lab methods including sampling, detailed sediment recording and interpretation
• Experience supervising teams in the field, working according to WSIs and Health and Safety documentation under a Project Officer, Senior Geoarchaeologist or Project Manager
• Demonstrable IT aptitude and report writing skills
• Excellent time management and problem‑solving skills
• Enthusiasm for community engagement
• A full driving licence and the ability to drive OA company vehicles

• A postgraduate qualification in geoarchaeology or a related earth science discipline
• Practical experience of deposit modelling and use of software such as Rockworks and GIS
• Experience working in estuarine, alluvial and other wetland environments
• Archaeological experience beyond geoarchaeology and fieldwork, such as palaeoenvironmental sample processing or artefact studies

• Extensive practical experience of archaeological fieldwork within the UK
• In‑depth knowledge of geoarchaeological strategies for site prospection and evaluation with industry guidance
• In‑depth knowledge of commercial archaeology within the planning process
• Thorough knowledge of Quaternary geology, chronostratigraphy, environments of deposition and site formation processes
• Experience working in estuarine, alluvial and other wetland environments
• Experience supervising medium‑…