Osteoarchaeologist Position – AMS Consultancy,Ireland

About Position/Job

AMS Consultancy, a leading commercial archaeology company in Ireland, is seeking a full-time Osteoarchaeologist to join its expanding Post-Excavation (PX) Department in Kilrush, Co. Clare. This 6-month contract with potential extension offers a hands-on opportunity to work with articulated and disarticulated human skeletal remains, including cremated remains, and contribute to the production of specialist post-excavation reports. The successful candidate will engage in archaeological fieldwork, on-site recording, and collaborative research, supporting the PX team in delivering high-quality post-excavation programmes. This role is ideal for professionals with a postgraduate degree in archaeology or osteoarchaeology, experience in commercial fieldwork, and excellent organisational and IT skills. The position allows exposure to both practical excavation methodologies and analytical post-excavation processes, helping develop expertise in osteoarchaeology within a leading Irish heritage organisation.

Position/Job Details

Position: Osteoarchaeologist
Institution: AMS Consultancy
Department: Post-Excavation (PX) Department
Research Field: Osteoarchaeology, Human Skeletal Analysis, Cremation Studies
Location: Kilrush, Co. Clare, Ireland
Number of Posts: Multiple as required
Job Type: Full-time, Fixed-term (6 months)
Start Date (Anticipated): Immediate
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary Range: €40,040 – €45,760 (dependent on experience)
Required Degree/Diploma: Postgraduate

Research Area

Analysis of articulated human skeletal remains
Analysis of disarticulated human skeletal remains
Analysis of cremated human remains
Post-excavation report production
Archaeological fieldwork and on-site recording
Specialist dissemination of osteoarchaeological results

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Postgraduate degree in archaeology or osteoarchaeology
Experience in commercial archaeological fieldwork
Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel)
Strong organisational and time management skills
Full Irish driving licence
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience delivering osteoarchaeological reports
Experience with cremated human remains analysis
Experience in excavation and recording of human skeletal remains
Mentoring or supervising junior osteoarchaeologists

Key Responsibilities

Analyse articulated and disarticulated human skeletal remains
Analyse cremated human remains
Produce specialist post-excavation reports
Support PX team in delivering the post-excavation programme
Maintain PX facilities and ensure proper handling of assemblages
Excavate and record human skeletal remains on-site
Maintain communication with PX Project Supervisor and Manager

Application Process

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted via email to jointheteam@ams-consultancy.com with the subject line “Osteoarchaeologist”. Applications will be reviewed on receipt and suitable candidates may be appointed immediately. For informal enquiries, contact Mara Tesorieri at mara.tesorieri@ams-consultancy.com.