Post-Doctoral position in Digital Heritage and Archaeology/History. The Center for Virtualization and Applied Spatial Technologies (CVAST) University of South Florida The Center for Virtualization and Applied Spatial Technologies (CVAST) at the University of South Florida seeks to fill a 2-year (may be extended), full-time Post-Doctoral position in digital heritage and digital science. PhD in History, Archaeology, Anthropology, Paleontology or related field is required. The candidate will have expertise in some aspects of virtual reality, 3D laser scanning, LIDAR, UAVs, scientific visualization, or photogrammetry as applied to field and online heritage research and education. The candidate must have a record of publication and field activities. Ability to write well and contribute to external funding proposals is important. Experience in the archaeology of the Mediterranean, North America, or Latin America preferred but not exclusive. The Center for Virtualization and Applied Spatial Technologies (CVAST) is an interdisciplinary unit tasked with creating an integrated approach for digital research and education efforts at the University of South Florida. CVAST is also a global center for research and the application of digital techniques to science and humanities research with projects throughout Europe, Latin America, North America, and the Arctic. The candidate will be expected to pursue international digital projects, funding, and publication, and will be expected to participate and contribute to the Center’s $9.6 million Hitz Project for Advanced Virtualization, Education and the Democratization of Science. Overseas travel and research required.

About CVAST: The University of South Florida’s Center for Virtualization and Applied Spatial Technologies works to document, preserve, and protect the world’s cultural and natural heritage through the use of digital visualization, geospatial technologies, informatics, and 3D virtualization. Central to our mission is the democratization of science and the facilitation of scientific research, collaboration, and education by delivering digital data and heritage resources to the global community. About USF: The University of South Florida is a high-impact, global research university dedicated to student success. USF is a Top 50 research university among both public and private institutions nationwide in total research expenditures, according to the National Science Foundation. Serving nearly 48,000 students, the USF System has an annual budget of $1.5 billion and an annual economic impact of $4.4 billion. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Salary is $50,000 per year plus benefits. Position will be filled as soon as there is an excellent candidate. To apply send cover letter, vitae, and names/emails of three references to Professor Herbert Maschner, Executive Director, CVAST, University of South Florida: [email protected].