Vacant job

Curator/Archaeologist, 100% fixed-term employment

(2026-04-01—2026-12-31)

Jamtli needs to strengthen its cultural heritage work and is therefore looking for an archaeologist for project operations. The position is located in the Department of Cultural Heritage, which includes the museum's archaeological and architectural conservation staff. The department consists of both a project part and an advisory part, where this position will be 100% project funded.

The main tasks include working independently within contract archaeology and other externally funded projects, including reporting and financial follow-up.

Who are you?

As an archaeologist at Jamtli, you will be part of a smaller team where your good collaboration skills and enthusiasm for the profession contribute to the group's capabilities and development.

Your professional experience is extensive, and you contribute to the development of Jamtli's archaeological project operations while also supporting other staff members.

Your strong knowledge within the field of contract archaeology, along with its regulations and tools, allows you to work independently while also growing with the task.

You also have good skills in digital field documentation and GIS (total station/RTK-GPS, and the software ESRI and QGis).

The position is based in Östersund, but you will have large parts of Norrland as your workplace. Assignments in other parts of the country may also occur.

Your tasks include:

• Archaeological investigations in connection with developments, primarily step 1 investigations.
• Small-scale archaeological investigations, step 2, preliminary investigations, and in some cases final investigations.
• Administration related to assignments, including finance, planning, and reporting.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A university degree with archaeology as the main subject at least at the master's level.
• Several years of experience in independently conducting archaeological investigations, including reporting, and the ability to independently assess ancient and cultural remains.
• Good knowledge of relevant legislation (Cultural Heritage Act, Environmental Code, etc.) and the regulations of contract archaeology.
• Good knowledge of and experience with ESRI software (especially ArcGisPro) and QGis.
• Driving license B.
• Ability to express oneself well in both spoken and written Swedish.
• Ability to work in a structured, solution-oriented, and communicative manner.

It is advantageous if you have:

• Experience in preparing environmental impact assessments and consultation documents.
• Worked with Sámi issues in connection with investigations and research projects.
• Completed a course in registration in the Cultural Heritage Register (Fornreg) at the National Heritage Board.
• Experience in writing quotes and tenders.

Application deadline: 10/12 2025.

Welcome with your application, which should include a CV and a cover letter. Applications should be sent to [email protected]