Excavation technician

The excavation technician is expected to assist the Chair of Historical Archaeology with the administration and execution of archaeological fieldwork. This involves the organisation, conduct, documentation and reporting of teaching and research excavations, as well as practical sessions and work placements in archaeological building research and comparable activities.

• Technical supervision of the excavation, independent documentation (including using a total station and image-based modelling, e.g. with drones), management of artefact records, creation of Harris matrices, and contribution to Parts A and B of the excavation report in accordance with BDA guidelines
• Independently producing plans (including photographic plans) for archaeological building documentation
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• Successful candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Prehistory and Historical Archaeology or a related archaeological discipline before taking up the position (the Bachelor’s degree must have been obtained by the date of appointment at the latest).
• You will have knowledge of medieval and modern archaeology, demonstrated through relevant training or practical experience (e.g. a Bachelor’s thesis on a relevant topic, participation in relevant excavations, building surveys or research projects).
• You will have practical experience in conducting stratigraphic excavations, including the creation of Harris matrices (to be demonstrated by a list of projects).
• You have in-depth knowledge of surveying techniques, digital documentation and analysis in excavations and/or building research projects (evidence to be provided in the form of a list of projects).
• You have knowledge of administration and reporting in archaeological excavations and/or building research (evidence to be provided in the form of a list of projects).
• You have demonstrable knowledge of image-based modelling, CAD systems and geographic information systems (preferably QGIS).
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