Cultural Resources Investigator - 529075

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

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About The Position

The Cultural Resources Investigator performs laboratory and field investigations. Originates, conducts, and reports research. Manages allocation of funds within a contract or grant budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of cultural research experience; OR master's degree and four (4) years of cultural research experience.
• Must have valid U.S. driver's license.
• Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.
• Ability to apply conventional research methods and techniques in their field of expertise to expeditiously organize and execute research tasks.
• Possess a combination of training, experience, and talent in research administration.
• Possess the experience and skill necessary to design research strategies and develop realistic budgets for research projects.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills sufficient to work in a team environment.
• May work on or supervise more than one team (project) at a time and will be constantly required to interface with and often supervise researchers and workers from other disciplines with contrasting training, abilities, and proclivities.
• Must have independent and innovative thinking skills, decision-making skills, and capable of integrative thinking at the highest level of complexity.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or a closely related discipline, OR a Master's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or a closely related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory and field investigations.
• Originates, conducts, and reports research.
• Manages allocation of funds within a contract or grant budget.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees