North Carolina State University

Posting Number PG191576PD

Position Number 00111689

Position Type Post Doc

FLSA

Department ID 168301 - Sociology & Anthropology

Department 168301 - Sociology & Anthropology

Job City & State Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at NC State University is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar in support of the project “Cultural landscapes climate change vulnerability assessments at Mid-Atlantic battlefield park units.”

The postdoctoral research scholar will provide archaeological expertise in the effort to create comprehensive GIS databases for three National Parks (Gettysburg, Valley Forge, and Richmond)

that synthesize existing Cultural Resources data and metadata for archeology, ethnography, historic structures, and cultural landscapes.

This is a 3-year, full-time position, renewed annually, subject to funding continuation and satisfactory performance.

The Postdoctoral Research Scholar’s primary responsibilities will be to assemble geospatial and tabular data provided by NPS, created by project participants, and gathered from additional relevant sources into a database that meets project goals and NPS criteria.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate with project members in the Colleges of Humanities and Social Sciences, Natural Resources, and Design at NC State as well as colleagues at the National Parks Service (NPS) and at Richmond National Battlefield Park (VA), Gettysburg National Military Park (PA), and Valley Forge National Historical Park (PA) to gather evidence and work with park staff.
• Collaborate with NPS staff to assure access to relevant data and evaluate these data for duplicates, missing records, and other inconsistencies.
• Consult park staff on the inclusion of all data in a list of relevant cultural, archaeological, and other historical features.
• Identify data gaps between tabular and geospatial datasets.
• Travel to NPS sites as needed to collect geospatial data and validate existing geospatial data.
• Collaborate with NPS staff to develop, document, and automate (when possible) a database integration workflow that incorporates existing and newly collected data across cultural resources, archaeology, and historical structures.
• Develop metadata that accompanies the final databases.
• Work independently to meet project goals.

Other Work/Responsibilities

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being.

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement and Leave
• Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
• Enhance your career with LEAD courses
• Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible)

Department Required Skills

Experience with GIS data collection, mapping, and analysis applications;

archaeological survey techniques and applications.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Experience with relational database management; cultural resources compliance

practices such as Section 106/110; collaboration with federal agencies; historical archaerology.

Required License or Certification

Driver’s License

Valid NC Driver's License required? Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Anticipated Hiring Range $78,000 - $82,000

If you anticipate multiple hires from this search, please indicate how many No

Job Open Date 10/31/2025

Quick Link https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/224606

EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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