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Vacancy: Researcher Maritime Archaeology

Museum Batavialand in Lelystad tells the story of the Netherlands and water, from prehistory to the reclamation of Flevoland. We are the museum for ship archaeology and manage the National Ship Archaeological Depot, the Provincial Archaeological Depot Flevoland and the museum depot with the heritage collections of the province. With the impressive reconstruction of the Batavia and our shipyard, visitors experience 17th-century craftsmanship up close.

For research on collection-related maritime archaeological themes, we are immediately looking for a

Researcher Maritime Archaeology (0.8 fte)

The department

The Knowledge and Collections Department consists of sixteen employees who work enthusiastically to preserve the national maritime archaeological collection, the provincial archaeological collection and the Heritage Collections of Flevoland as well as possible and make them accessible for presentation and research. They do this through, among other things, depot management, conservation and restoration of objects, research on the collection, maritime archaeological themes and historical ship modeling. Thus, the department contributes to telling the story of the maritime history of the Netherlands with, in particular, the province of Flevoland as the largest dry land shipwreck graveyard in the world.

The newly recruited fellow will conduct research on shipwrecks, ship inventories, and maritime archaeological themes more broadly, among other things.

What will you do?

- You will make contributions to the initiation, development, supervision and execution of (scientific) research within the field of maritime archaeology in the Netherlands;

- You will advise on and contribute to the knowledge development of the museum;

- You define research projects and publish the research results;

- You will advise and make substantive contributions to exhibitions and public activities in collaboration with the ;

- You will organize knowledge days and contribute to active knowledge sharing & representation of the museum within the knowledge sector and the general public.

What do you bring?

- A completed Master's degree (or PhD) preferably in the field of maritime archaeology;

- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with (historical) maritime archaeological research;

- Knowledge of relevant topics in shipwreck research, the inventories associated with wrecks; maritime cultural landscape, etc.

- You are aware of recent developments and challenges in the management of underwater cultural heritage;

- Connected to relevant fieldwork projects in the Netherlands, e.g., the Field School Ship Archaeology Flevoland;

- You have experience in publishing research findings and an affinity for public-facing writing;

- You supervise (research) internships;

- You have relevant networks (Universities; Glavimans Symposion; Maritime Portal, ISBSA, IKUWA etc).

What do we offer?

Terms of employment are in accordance with the Museum collective bargaining agreement. The position is classified in scale 11. The salary is minimum € 4,131 and maximum € 5,516 gross per month for a 36-hour work week. We also offer a year-end bonus of 3.4%, a vacation allowance of 8% and a travel allowance. The appointment will initially be for a period of one year with the possibility of renewal.

Information

For substantive information, please contact , of Maritime Archaeological State Collection (T. ). For more information about the procedure, contact Ms. Sanne Veenenbos, Head of Knowledge and Collections (T. ).

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We believe diversity promotes broad vision and better decision-making. Commitment and respect for cultural differences contribute to our goals. We invite everyone to apply. Want to apply? Then email . You can apply until December 19, 2025

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