Osteoarchaeologist

Post-Excavation Department: Osteoarchaeologist
Kilrush, Co. Clare, Ireland
Salary range – Specialist (€40,040 – €45,760 depending on experience)
6-month contract, with possibility of extension

Role
The Post-Excavation (PX) Department at AMS is expanding! We are currently seeking Osteoarchaeologists to join our growing team and help deliver osteoarchaeological reports. The role is based at our post-excavation facilities in Kilrush, Co. Clare, on a full-time basis. You may also be required to help with site visits, toolbox talks, and excavation and processing of human skeletal remains.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Analysis of articulated and disarticulated human skeletal remains.
• Analysis of cremated human remains.
• Specialist report production.
• Dissemination of results.
• Support the PX team in delivering the PX programme.
• Help maintain the PX facilities.
• Deliver/collect assemblages to/from external specialists and to repositories.
• Maintain open communication with the PX Project Supervisor and Manager regarding status of completion.
• Excavation and on-site recording of human skeletal remains.

About you

• A positive and enthusiastic professional interested in an exciting career opportunity with a forward-thinking company.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as on your own.
• Relevant post-graduate degree.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Good inter-personal skills, with the ability to communicate appropriately at all levels.
• Experience in commercial archaeological fieldwork.
• A full Irish driving licence.
• Desirable: Experience in delivering osteoarchaeological reports, experience in the analysis of cremated human remains, experience in the excavation and recording of human skeletal remains. Help mentor junior osteoarchaeologists.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, under constant review and always current with IAI/CIfA recommendations; appointments will be made on the basis of demonstrated ability and previous experience.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• 20 days annual leave plus Public Holidays (10 per year).
• Training and CPD provided.

Applying

Applications via CV and cover letter should be sent to jointheteam@ams-consultancy.com with the subject Osteoarchaeologist. We will be reviewing applications on receipt and if suitable candidates apply, we will be appointing immediately. Deadline for applications is 30 January 2026. If you would like any further information on this post, please contact Mara Tesorieri at mara.tesorieri@ams-consultancy.com for an informal discussion. Your enquiry will be treated in confidence.

Recruitment process

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