Graduate Student Researcher

Job Title
Graduate Student Researcher


Requisition Number
DU14032


Department Name
8E020:Anthropology


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$23.00/hour


Type of Position
Student


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Required Education

Must be a current University of Kentucky graduate student.



Required Related Experience

Experience with remote sensing techniques, including acquisition and analysis of GPR, LiDAR, and magnetometry data; experience with research of historical records, including maps.



Required License/Registration/Certification

n/a



Physical Requirements

n/a



Shift

varies



Job Summary

The Graduate Student Researcher will work in a transdisciplinary heritage science and digital humanities project funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities entitled “Digital Humanities of the American Revolution fortification at Butts Hill (Portsmouth, Rhode Island).”
The Graduate Student Researcher will be responsible for (1) compiling existing humanities sources, including historical manuscript maps, architectural plans, and associated texts; (2) analyzing remote sensing data, including derivates from GPR, LiDAR, and magnetometry equipment; and (3) developing public dissemination content for on-line and on-site publication.
The student will also assist with academic publications resulting from this work. The Graduate Student Researcher will be based at EduceLab and the Human Evolution and Virtual Archaeology (HEVA) Laboratory. The student will participate in events and laboratory meetings of both groups.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Knowledge of at least one computer programming language.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

B.S. in Anthropology, Computer Science, or related fields; experience with digital mapping, GIS, website development, Smithsonian Voyager.



Deadline to Apply
11/22/2025


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