Open Vacancy at ICMP

12/Nov/2009

Ref. Nr. 018/2009 - External
Title: Forensic Anthropologist/Archaeologist
Department: ICMP Forensic Science Program/Excavations and Examinations Division
Location: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (with field site deployment)
Number Needed: 1
Start of Contract: ASAP
Vacancy Notice issued: 10 November 2009
Deadline for Application: 01 December 2009

Vacancy Background:
The position is based in Sarajevo, Bosnia but will involve forensic archaeological excavation throughout the region of the former Yugoslavia, and possibly other locations. The person will be responsible for conducting work tasked from the Supervisory Forensic Archaeologist/Field Operations Manager and will work at a variety of site types or locations to provide technical archaeological and anthropological assistance relating to excavation/recovery of human remains and associated evidence from mass graves or other sites. The individual should possess skills relating to both forensic anthropology/osteology and archaeology.

Anthropology:
Undertake the osteological/anthropological analysis of human remains with the ability to accurately assess sex, age and stature of remains as well as identify individualizing characteristics and describe them accordingly; the creation of anthropological/biological profiles and individual case reports; the input of all gathered data into electronic databases. To undertake re-association of skeletal elements, where possible in the field. To perform examination of all skeletal elements for the purpose of identifying appropriate samples to cut or extract for DNA testing. Make and maintain accurate records regarding remains during site excavation/exhumation.

Archaeology:
Provide technical assistance at site and to provide survey data and written records of exhumation/excavation to anthropology staff at ICMP mortuary facilities. To undertake the assessment, archaeological recovery and survey of human remains, comply with ICMP guidelines and field records and assist in the location of suspect mass graves and clandestine gravesites. To provide accurate documentation relating to the excavation, exhumation of sites and to personally enter all data into ICMP databases.
Higher degree in anthropology or archaeology preferred

Qualifications/Requirements:

Good osteological skills
Previous attested experience within the international forensic arena preferred
Previous archaeological field experience on complex excavations
Computer literacy with Microsoft Office
Experience of Microsoft and GIS computer programs preferred
Familiarity with databases preferable
Experience in working in confined spaces, caves, wells etc preferred
Good written and spoken command of English
Level of Bosnian/Serbian/Croatian language an advantage
Self-organised and able to work to deadlines
Good communication skills
Able to work within a flexible environment with a multi ethnic and international team
Ability to work independently but also within a team
Membership of the American Academy for Forensic Sciences or equivalent preferred but not essential

A Curriculum Vitae with cover letter should be sent to the address below or e-mailed to application@ic-mp.org Only those selected for interview will be contacted:

Personnel Manager
ICMP/MPI Office
Alipašina 45/a
71000 Sarajevo, BiH

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