ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:  14313 - P

JOB TITLE:                     Forensic Anthropology Post-Doctoral Fellowship*

DEPARTMENT:             Medical Examiner's Office

HOURS:                           7:30 am – 4:30pm

                                          Monday – Friday/ Flexible

SALARY:                         $37, 368.00 Per Year

                                          Based on 26 Pay Periods

EDUCATION:  A Ph.D in Anthropology, with a concentration in Physical Anthropology is required.

 EXPERIENCE:  This is a training program, no experience is required.

JOB DESCRIPTION:  Processes reconstruct and examines skeletal remains; casts and examines tool mark impressions; writes reports of findings.  Constructs and disseminates unidentified decedent descriptions; reviews all $M hits; follows-up on all identification heads and request ante-mortem records; faxes fingerprint cards to various agencies; enters Justice Trax supplements; communicates with consulates, law enforcement agencies and media through formal letters and fliers.  Collets and submit DNA samples from unknown decedents; audits case files for completeness; replies to missing persons inquiries via e-mail and by telephone.  Assists with search and recovery of remains; processes of decedents for referral to the Harris County Bereavement Services for burial/cremation; contributes to the on-going research program of the division.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must be able to stand or be seated for prolonged periods of time; lift 30lbs. (books, computer equipment and small devices).  Stooping and bending may be required periodically.

*POSITION IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.

COMPLETE TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED WITH THE APPLICATION

EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON PASSING A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK.

HARRIS COUNTY HAS AN EMPLOYMENT AT WILL POLICY.

CLOSING DATE:        Open Until Filled

APPLY AT:                  1310 PRAIRIE - SUITE 170

UPON RECEIVING A CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT, ALL APPLICANTS ARE SCREENED FOR THE PRESENCE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS.