The Missouri Department of Transportation's Cultural Resources SectioN seeks applicants for full time, permanent archaeology positions . Minimum requirements include a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and archaeological field experience. Duties include conducting backgroundresearch for archaeological studies, conducting Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III archaeological investigations, preparation and analysis of artifacts, and preparation of reports related to proposed transportation projects, asgoverned by federal and state legislation and regulations. The Cultural Resources section of MoDOT is based in Jefferson City, thestate's capital. Frequent travel within the state of Missouri from Jefferson City is required.
Salaries are competitive.
MoDOT offers a generous insurance and benefits package to permanent, full-time employees. Drug testing and a physical examination are mandatory before hiring. The Department of Anthropology, in collaboration with theCenterfor International Studies at the University of Chicago, is hosting aninterdisciplinary conference on Palestine and Palestinians on February18,, and 20, 1999. This conference will gather scholars with a variety ofinterests and perspectives to discuss innovative forms of analysis thaT can help make sense of Palestine's situation, history, politics, andexpressions. There will also be a discussion with area activists during which we willtry to think together about how activism and academia canproductivelybecombined.