Forensic Anthropologist — DPAA Mission & Lab Lead

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc.; Hawaii; On-site; USD 76,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Background check

Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. seeks a Forensic Anthropologist to provide professional and scientific support to the DPAA.

You will interface with agency leadership, government personnel, and partners, delivering briefings and written products while working autonomously with guidance from senior archaeologists. Responsibilities include generating biological profiles, analyzing osteology, and contributing to the identification of U.S.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Anthropology or related field required.
• PhD preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Five years of experience with generating a biological profile or writing technical reports; expert knowledge in human skeletal anatomy.
• Two years of professional work experience in a forensic anthropology laboratory setting or equivalent.
• General knowledge of DPAA mission and past field activities.
• Knowledge of mission planning, execution, oversight, and logistical support.

Skills

Osteological analysis

Biological profile

Forensic anthropology

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Master's Degree in Anthropology

PhD preferred

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. seeks a Forensic Anthropologist to provide professional and scientific support to the DPAA.

You will interface with agency leadership, government personnel, and partners, delivering briefings and written products while working autonomously with guidance from senior archaeologists. Responsibilities include generating biological profiles, analyzing osteology, and contributing to the identification of U.S.