The Edo Museum of West African Art (EMOWAA) invites applications from suitable candidates for its 2024 Graduate Programme for Field Archaeologists and Heritage Specialists.
This two-year immersive programme offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team, engage in cutting-edge research using advanced technologies, and receive professional development training in Nigeria and beyond.
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The Edo Museum of West African Art (EMOWAA) is an independent non-profit organisation in Nigeria set up to drive research and execute high-value cultural, arts and heritage initiatives in West Africa. Our evolving research partners include major institutions such as the National Commission of Museums and Monuments (NCMM), the British Museum (BM), and the Deutsche Archaeological Institute (DAI).
Applications are invited for:
Title: Graduate Programme for Field Archaeologists and Heritage Specialists
Location: Benin City, Edo
Job type: Multi-year contract
Background
EMOWAA is a new regional centre for West Africa heritage management, archaeology, material science and contemporary creativity. Much of our research investigations are centered in the heart of Benin City, the capital of the pre-colonial Benin Empire and one of the most important archaeological sites in West Africa.
We employ modern best practices and cutting-edge technology, including geophysics, geomatics, drone photography, and Lidar, applying developer archaeology principles in blended research and preservation projects.
This innovative approach records and safeguards remnants of past civilisations during construction processes – a groundbreaking practice in West Africa.
From our base in Benin City, we will explore the broader cultural landscapes of the West Africa region, investigating the relationships between the environment and human populations over time and creating digital records of ancient monuments and sites.
We work with leading global institutions. Our partners include the British Museum, Cambridge University, Oxford University, Wessex Archaeology, the German Archaeological Institute, and the National Commission of Museums and Monuments in Nigeria. Our joint initiatives are intended to expand academic fields, foster new connections and approaches to surviving heritage, and engage communities locally and globally.
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About the EMOWAA Graduate Programme
- The Edo Museum of West African Art (EMOWAA) is thrilled to launch its Graduate Programme for Field Archaeologists and Heritage Specialists.
- This two-year immersive programme offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team, engage in cutting-edge research using advanced technologies, and receive professional development training in Nigeria and beyond.
- Successful applicants will participate in exciting hands-on excavations, gain valuable field and lab experience, receive mentorship from esteemed advisors and specialists, and contribute to prestigious publications and seminars alongside renowned experts.
- Join MOWAA and embark on a thrilling journey of cutting-edge research and training in a vibrant institution that champions the progress of scholarship and professional practice in West African Art and Archaeology. Be at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future of this fascinating field.
EMOWAA Graduate Trainee Programme Requirements
We are seeking candidates with the following skill sets and knowledge:
- Field Archaeology: Proficiency in modern stratigraphic excavation, documentation, and report writing.
- Finds Management & Analysis: Experience in processing, cataloguing, ordering, and analysing excavated finds to develop a coherent, chronological typology based on form, fabric, and stratigraphic context—preference for candidates with experience handling pottery.
- Geomatics: Familiarity with using digital surveying equipment to document the location of archaeological features.
- GIS: Competence in managing digital spatial data using ArcGIS and other software.
- Computer Graphics: Ability to manipulate digitised drawings and other graphical data to create illustrations for reports and publications.
- Photography: Proficient in the systematic use of digital photography for recording archaeological investigations, including drones and the storage and manipulation of imagery (e.g. photogrammetry for 3D digital models).
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General Requirements:
- Applicants who wish to pursue a placement with MOWAA on the Graduate Programme must:
- Have Degree-level qualifications (Masters’s preferred but not essential) in archaeology, or a related discipline, such as geophysics, geology, physics or environmental science
- Be fluent in English, written and spoken
- Be able to be employed in Nigeria, including having a work permit and/or citizenship to an ECOWAS country.
- Commit to a minimum of two years to the programme including extended periods working at MOWAA’s selected sites.
- Be able to travel within Nigeria and abroad, as required for research, training and presentations. An international passport and evidence of previous travel are not a requirement.
Application Closing Date
11th August 2024.
How to Apply for the Edo Museum of West African Art (EMOWAA) Graduate Trainee Programme.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and 1-page Cover Letter to: careers@EMOWAA.com using “Graduate Programme Application” as the email‘s subject.
Note
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
- EMOWAA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
- Enquiries should also be sent to the same email address above.