Archaeology Lab Assistant (Fall)

Position Introduction:

Under the direction of the Lab Director, Lab Assistants will perform tasks integral to the processing and management of archaeological collections generated by Survey projects. The primary duties of Lab Assistants include washing and sorting artifacts, processing floatation, cataloging collections, preparing collections for accession, and the analysis of artifacts as needed. Lab Assistants may also be assigned other duties in addition to or instead of these primary tasks. These include, but are not limited to, water screening, preservation efforts, assisting with paperwork and/or database management, cleaning, and other survey-related duties and activities. All Lab Assistants will be provided with the training necessary to enable them to perform these tasks as they arise.

Required Education and Experience:

Must be currently enrolled in the Fall Term as a student at the University of Oklahoma. Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

None

Department Preferences:

Please include:

• Year in academic program (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior)
• Anticipated graduation semester/year
• Brief cover letter
• Copy of their Fall 2026 course schedule