Job Openings

Position: Principal Investigators/Senior Staff Archaeologists

Location: Negotiable – Davis, California; Virginia City or Las Vegas, Nevada

Closing Date: Open until filled

Far Western Anthropological Research Group, Inc. is seeking to expand its full-time staff of Principal Investigators and Senior Staff Archaeologists. We are looking for archaeologists to manage and/or direct both large and small-scale projects and play a key role in collaborative scholarship. Qualifications include a Masters or Doctorate, excellent writing skills, and experience with all levels of excavation, survey, analysis, and documentation.  Far Western is one of the largest archaeological firms in the western United States, and has a track record of innovative research within a cultural resource management context.  Our archaeologists are encouraged to conduct independent research, and receive company support to present professional papers and publish scholarly articles. Salary and benefits are competitive and based on experience.  Send/email resume and three references to Kim Carpenter, Far Western Anthropological Research Group, Inc., 2727 Del Rio Place, Suite A, Davis, CA, 95618, kim@farwestern.com, 530-756-3941.

Position: Field Technicians

Far Western Anthropological Research Group, Inc. has immediate openings for Field Technicians for survey and excavation projects in California and the Great Basin.  Candidates must have completed a field school, possess a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology or related field, and have prior experience with survey and excavation (1 year preferred). Much of the work is physically demanding and applicants must be able to walk long distances with a field pack and over rough terrain.  Hourly wages will be determined based on experience.

Please send a cover letter outlining your qualifications and a current CV with references to tammy@farwestern.com.