Principal Investigator, Archaeology
Southeastern Archaeological Research, Inc. "SEARCH", United States

SEARCH is a leading nationwide and global provider of cultural resource services in the fields of Archaeology, Maritime Archaeology, Architectural History, History and Archives, and Museum Services. We have immediate openings for several Principal Investigators in the SEARCH Southeast Region to support upcoming archaeological data recovery and survey projects.

SEARCH is dedicated to hiring the most competent, dedicated professionals in our field. Our culture is based on strong work ethic; consistent, high-quality performance; safe work practices; creativity; and excellence in business and staff relationships.

Key responsibilities include:

• Follow COVID-19 guidelines that include adherence to 100% mask wearing, social distancing, and sanitization procedures;
• Implement project health and safety plans and participate in office and field trainings and meetings;
• Maintain strong project team relationships and the highest professional standards;
• Craft proposals and proposal budgets;
• Develop research designs;
• Provide training to staff to carry out background research and archaeological fieldwork;
• Be responsible for all aspects of background research, fieldwork, analysis, report preparation, progress reporting, and meetings;
• Develop project schedules and establish daily or weekly routines necessary to meet project schedules;
• Maintain excellent relationships with clients and agencies;
• Communicate project developments to clients, project team, leadership, and Project Managers;
• Provide oversight or direct supervision to ensure that fieldwork and lab work meet the highest industry standards;
• Supervise SEARCH’s technical and creative teams to ensure that all reports and all deliverables set the standard for excellence, accuracy, and interest in our field;
• Possess a positive attitude and strong work ethic and promote these values across the company;
• Travel to project sites; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Application Requirements

• Cover letter highlighting your Southeast experience
• Resume
• 3 Professional References
• Work samples/writing samples. Send all inquiries and application materials to: and include the Job Posting code (PISE-2021) in the subject line of your email

Other Important Need-To-Know Info

• Applicants must be eligible to be employed in the United States.
• Applicants must have reliable transportation.
• This position requires travel.
• SEARCH offers a competitive total compensation package with strong health and wellness and retirement plans.
• Pay is commensurate with education and experience.

• SEARCH is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish.
• SEARCH is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• SEARCH is an Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
• Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory verification of criminal, education, driving, and/or employment background checks as well as passing results from a pre-employment drug screen.

For more information about SEARCH, please visit www.searchinc.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or PhD in Anthropology or related field;
• Minimum ten years of supervisory experience encompassing time in field, laboratory, and office;
• Must meet the Secretary of the Interior (SOI) qualifications for archaeology;

• Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) listing, or be eligible for listing;
• Expertise in southeastern United States archaeology;
• Expertise in state and federal laws and guidelines governing cultural resource management;
• Experience in cultural resource management and the preparation of deliverables for clients in the southeastern United States;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent technical writing skills;
• Track record of report authorship for projects of all sizes and complexity; and,
• A valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Per Diem (for overnight travel)
• SEARCH-subsidized Group Health Insurance (including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage)
• SEARCH-provided Short-Term Disa

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