Job Vacancy – Archaeological Surveyor and Digital Documentation Officer
The Discovery Programme: Centre for Archaeology Innovation Ireland is seeking to fill the post of Archaeological Surveyor and Digital Documentation Officer.
Archaeological Surveyor and Digital Documentation Officer
Fixed Term (Temporary) Appointment
There is currently one vacancy for this position.
Nature of Employment: This will be a fixed term, fixed purpose full-time post, for up to 18 months (subject to successful completion of a six-month probationary period)
Salary: In the region of €38,083.00 per annum (pro rata) (aligns with Point 1 Archaeologist Scale 65175(3))
Current Location: Merchants House, Merchants Quay, D08 K3KD, Ireland
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer or their nominee
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Thursday 22 May 2025
Expected employment start date: No later than Monday 14 July 2025
The Role
The Archaeological Surveyor and Digital Documentation Officer will play an important role in helping the Discovery Programme meet its strategic objectives of delivering archaeological and related research, to benefit the community by deepening our understanding of Ireland’s past. This includes developing new knowledge about archaeological survival across the landscape and supporting other work activities such as increasing understanding and awareness of climate change and its effects upon our built and archaeological heritage. The successful candidate will be responsible for capturing, processing, and organising a diverse array of traditional and modern archaeological datasets created over the course of past surveys, including the preparation of materials for publication and outreach activities.
This post is primarily supported through a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Monuments Service, and subject to confirmation of budgets the postholder may also be required from time to time to undertake work on agreed sites and work areas, including relevant research connected with the UNESCO World Heritage process.
This is an opportunity to work within a national heritage body and gain valuable experience across several areas including working with and archiving digital data, engaging with the public about archaeological research and hands-on archaeological field experience.
The successful candidate will be expected to have sufficient proficiency in the use of the English language to be able to carry out their day-to-day duties.
Key work areas and tasks
- Working to an agreed annual plan, document and complete an overview of previous archaeological survey interventions conducted by the Discovery Programme (and research partners) at and around various locations across Ireland.
- The transcription, interpretation, data preparation, cataloguing and indexing of Discovery Programme datasets relating to previous survey activities which include:
- aerial and ground photography
- 3D photogrammetric and laser scan data
- lidar data
- measured survey plans
- geophysical survey
- research reports
- Work will be conducted in liaison with, and under the supervision of, relevant staff using the Discovery Programme’s records in order to complete its current projects and deposition of data in relevant national repositories.
- Planning, collection, processing and interpretation of newly acquired geophysical survey data on archaeological sites.
- Production of GIS datasets for use in analysis of sites for current and future research.
- Production of scaled and annotated images to illustrate the research including:
- maps
- site plans
- elevations and cross-sections of standing structures
- photographs
- interpretive illustration of features identified
- To support colleagues in the preparation of records for publication, including the preparation of text, images and illustrations.
- To assist the Discovery Programme team in public engagement and outreach. This will involve working with the Discovery Programme’s Communications and Outreach Officer to create engaging posts and blogs for social media relating to work being undertaken.
- Carrying out any other duties, appropriate to the grade of the post and the project, as may be reasonably requested by the Discovery Programme.
The Person
The Discovery Programme is seeking individuals who are highly motivated, focused upon results while at the same time respecting and following instruction and processes that relate to their work. They will need to have:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent practical skills in the application and interpretation of geospatial data within archaeology, specifically remote sensing data (lidar, geophysical, aerial photography)
- Experience of archaeological report writing, including the writing-up of survey reports and preparation of illustration materials
- Strong organisation and time management skills.
- Sound academic and professional knowledge of archaeology, especially archaeological field monuments found on the island of Ireland.
- Demonstration of successful archaeological project completion.
- Accuracy and attention to detail essential.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Have access to a form of transport that will enable them to carry out the duties of the post in full. Travel and subsistence will be payable in line with Revenue guidance (see www.revenue.ie for details).
- Flexibility and adaptability in the context of blended office/remote working arrangements.
How to Apply
Applications must be made by submitting an email, with the following title ‘Archaeological Surveyor and Digital Documentation Officer ‘ entered into the subject field of the email, to info@discoveryprogramme.ie no later than 12 noon on Thursday 22 May 2025.
Applications received after this time will not be accepted.
Attached to that email, applicants must include Application Form COM_2025_001, along with:
- A short cover letter / personal statement, no more than 500 words 12pt single spaced text, outlining why you wish to be considered for this post and why you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position.
- A comprehensive CV detailed as relevant to the position but to be no more than three pages in length. The first page of the CV should include a summary biography.
- Completion of the information fields set out on the application form.
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