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Research Fellow

East Carolina University

$47,379 - $64,000

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

Dec 19, 2025

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	Research Fellow
Position Number	500517
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Department	AAH History
Department Homepage	https://history.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department	HISTORY, DEPT OF
Division	Academic Affairs
Classification Title	Research Associate
Working Title	Research Fellow
Number of Vacancies	1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)	1.0
Full Time or Part Time	Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.	$47,379 - $64,000
Position Location (City)	Greenville
Position Type	Non-Faculty
Job Category	Non-Faculty Instructional & Research
Organizational Unit Overview	The Department of History in the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences at East Carolina University is composed of more than 20 full-time faculty members and staff. It offers a BA degree in History, a minor in History, MA in History, and a MA in Maritime Studies.
Job Duties	The Research Fellow in Maritime Archaeology is a stated definite term position. About 50% of the position will be focused on program coordination and development. The Fellow will be responsible for a broad range of activities in the Program including working in collaboration with Program faculty to seek and manage external funding proposals and building national and international programs to support community inclusive and engaged Maritime Archaeology in the management and protection of underwater cultural heritage (e.g. seminars, internships, partnerships, etc.). The remaining 50% of the position will focus on archaeological research and publication projects. The Fellow will be responsible for planning and undertaking archaeological fieldwork (project planning, dive safety, data collection and management, data analysis, etc.) and assisting with academic writing and professional editing. The Fellow will have the following responsibilities: Program Development and Coordination (50%) Collaborate with faculty to develop research agendas that contribute to the historical and archaeological scholarship on community-engaged research, international development and relations in underwater cultural heritage management and protection, and best practices for inclusion in the field of Maritime Archaeology. Develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations to support and implement joint program activities. Coordinate with faculty, students, staff, and community partners to organize and implement events ranging from research seminars to community meetings and conferences. Project management and organizational support for the broad range of activities undertaken by the Program. Assist with the development and management of external funding proposals to support research. Archaeological research and publication (50%) Plan and participate in underwater archaeological field research projects requiring travel. Develop content to communicate project activities and outcomes to internal and external communities. Assist with academic writing and professional editing. Contingent upon availability of funds.
Minimum Education/Experience	Master's degree in Maritime Studies or related discipline with specialization in underwater archaeology Certified Register of Professional Archaeologist and SCUBA Dive Instructor certification and qualification from the American Academy of Underwater Sciences ( AAUS) Four or more years of experience working in consulting, state, or federal underwater archaeology with specific experience conducting submerged high-resolution geophysical surveys and remote sensing analysis and interpretation and Section 106 review and compliance. Report writing and editing experience. A valid driver's license is required.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation	None
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	Experience working on community-engaged maritime archaeological projects and management and protection of submerged cultural heritage is preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicant	Application materials should be submitted online at www.jobs.ecu.edu using the position number 500517. Applicants must complete a candidate profile, submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for two current references. Official transcripts and 2 official letters of reference are required upon employment. Letters of reference will be requested upon selection as a finalist. References will receive an automated email from PeopleAdmin to submit letter. Inquiries regarding this position may be directed to Jennifer McKinnon at mckinnonje@ecu.edu. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant	In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date	12/19/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.	01/04/2026
Initial Screening Begins	01/05/2026
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Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/90740
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