2025 Archaeology Lab Experience: Archaeology Data Scientist (Stanford)

In this partnership between the Stanford Archaeology Center and the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (through SLAC),

This student research opportunity involves the analysis of archaeological ceramics from the Chinese Bronze Age. We will be using various applications and techniques, from simple statistics and visualization to spatial analysis using ArcGIS, to probe questions surrounding ceramics and foodways at the site of Anyang during the early Bronze Age. By the end of the summer, the student will have gained experience in various approaches to archaeological data, data visualization, and will produce a poster to display their work.

There may be an opportunity for participation in hands-on analysis at the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. 

Eligibility and Requirements: 

This opportunity is open to all undergraduate students except graduating seniors. Preference will be given to undergraduates with a background in data science and/or coding skills.  

Requirements for participation

• The Archaeology Center requires that all field students participate in SURPS (Symposia for Undergraduate Research and Public Service). Students from each field experience are expected to work together to complete an application, prepare a poster, and present at the SURPS event on the Friday of reunion-homecoming weekend.
• Each of our field experiences is part of an ongoing research project led by a Stanford faculty member. While working remotely, undergraduates are expected to contribute to the team effort of the archaeological project at the faculty member's direction. Fieldwork can take the form of several different activities. Each day's activities can look different and may change depending on the evolving direction of the research. Students participating in a field experience should be prepared to be flexible and responsive to the instructions of the faculty member or other senior project staff.

Funding information:

• Students will receive stipends from VPUE. Stipend amounts will be determined by VPUE and will be communicated to students when they are accepted to the field project.
• This opportunity will be a full-time program for Summer 2025. Students will receive stipends from VPUE. Stipend amounts will be determined by VPUE and will be communicated to students when they are accepted to the field project. Students who plan to participate in this project cannot receive a major grant or a Chappell-Lougee scholarship within the same academic year.