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Forensic Anthropology PostDoc Fellow- Unknown Decedent Identification

Harris County, TX

Houston, TX • On-site

$36.06/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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Harris County rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 121 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

412th of 842 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Salary: $36.06 Hourly
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Grant-funded Full-time
Job Number: 17057
Department: Institute of Forensic Sciences
Division: Forensic Anthropology
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Closing Date: 8/19/2026 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants: 500
Position Description
Mission
The Mission of the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is to provide medical examiner and crime laboratory services of the highest quality in an unbiased manner with uncompromised integrity.
Vision
  • To provide consistent, quality death investigation and laboratory analysis for the benefit of the entire community.
  • To create a technological strongpoint for legal agencies to facilitate justice in criminal and civil proceedings.
  • To establish an academic environment for training in the field of Forensic Science.

Brief Forensic Anthropology PostDoc Fellow-Unknown Decedent Identification Overview:The Forensic Anthropology PostDoc Fellow for Unknown Decedent Identification is a time-limited position for two years that will solely perform tasks specific to the identification of unknown decedents for whom the Department has medicolegal jurisdiction.
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Review and update HCIFS unknown decedent case files and recommend cases for exhumation.
  • Resubmit fingerprints for all possible unknown decedents.
  • Coordinate potential exhumations with Harris County Bereavement Services.
  • Develop a biological profile (age, sex, ancestry, stature, etc) for each exhumed decedent.
  • Extract and submit DNA specimens from exhumed decedents to the HCIFS Forensic Genetics Division.
  • Coordinate with external forensic genetic genealogy service providers.
  • Coordinate media releases for unknown decedents with Texas Center for the Missing.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
TRANSCRIPTS MAY REQUIRED PRIOR TO INTERVIEW; OFFICIAL CERTIFIED ORIGINAL TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ANY JOB OFFER.
Education:
  • Doctorate degree (by employment start date) from an accredited college or university in Forensic or Biological Anthropology or related field

Licensure:
  • Maintain a valid Texas Driver's License and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle

Additional Requirements:
  • Must pass criminal background check and drug / alcohol screening (prior to and randomly after employment)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Advanced knowledge and in-depth understanding of anthropological theory, principles, procedures, and techniques as they relate to identification of human remains
  • Ability to apply knowledge of anthropological theory, principles, procedures, and techniques to practical analysis and curation of human remains
  • Advanced writing, analytical, and problem resolution skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with lay, technical, medical, and legal audiences, and to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritizing and handling multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Experience:
  • Experience in a medical examiner, academic, or similar setting performing anthropology examinations, including the assessment and analysis of human remains and submission of associated reports

General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
  • Temporary | Full-Time
  • This is a two-year, time-limited position

Work Environment & Physical Demands:
  • Office / field / morgue setting
  • Requires physical strength to lift up to 20 pounds in the routine performance of duties
  • Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods

Potential Exposures:
  • Routine exposure to deaths of adults and children that resulted from violence, natural disease, environmental hazards, and toxins

Reports to: Director, Anthropology and Emergency Management
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Wellness Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
  • Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
  • One (1) floating holiday per year
  • Paid Parental Leave*
  • Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
  • Professional learning & development opportunities
  • Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
  • Flexible work schedule*
  • METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
01
Do you have a Doctorate degree (by employment start date) from an accredited college or university in Forensic or Biological Anthropology or related field?
  • Yes, I currently meet the education requirement.
  • No, but will obtain by employment start date.
  • No, I do not meet this requirement.

02
Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.
03
Do you have experience in a medical examiner, academic, or similar setting performing anthropology examinations, including the assessment and analysis of human remains and submission of associated reports?
  • Yes
  • No

04
If you selected 'Yes" in regard to the previous question, please describe your professional knowledge and/or experience. NOTE: Please DO NOT use "See Resume" as we do not use resumes for qualifications.(Type N/A if not applicable)
05
This position requires possession of a valid Texas-issued driver's license and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle upon hire.If hired, will you be able to meet this requirement?If currently licensed, please be sure to include all related details in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.
  • Yes
  • No

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Harris County is the third largest county in the United States with more than 4.7 million residents. There are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of the Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county's government.

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