Forensic Anthropologists

A Forensic Anthropologist is a professional who is responsible for recovering and analyzing human remains from crime scenes and other places.

Job Brief

We are looking for aForensic Anthropologistto join our team and help our organization uncover and examine human remains.

Forensic Anthropologist responsibilities include identifying human remains, determining the time of death, and working in a laboratory setting to process and preserve the remains.

Ultimately, you will work alone to help our organization understand how a death occurred.

Responsibilities

  • Handling human remains
  • Cleaning and preserving remains
  • Conducting inspections on remains for signs of trauma
  • Identify the age and sex of remains
  • Estimate the time of death
  • Draft reports on findings
  • Appear in court cases
  • Collaborate with law enforcement
  • Compile reports and scientific studies

Requirements

  • Proven work experience as a Forensic Anthropologist or similar role
  • Lab and field experience
  • Ability to work long hours
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Relevant training and/or certifications as a Forensic Anthropologist