Reporting to the Chair of Pathology, and under the direction of the Pathology Faculty/Director of the
Forensic Anthropology Fellowship Program, conduct forensic skeletal analyses, scientific identifications,
field recoveries, and research and publication under the mentorship of the Forensic Anthropology faculty.
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
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Wellness reimbursement.
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Continuing education and tuition reimbursement.
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Employer-funded retirement plan.
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Two medical plan options: PPO and High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with employer HSA contribution.
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Flexible work solutions based on position and department.
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Up to four weeks of PTO accrual beginning in year one.
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Paid holidays.
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Paid volunteer time.
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Paid preferred holiday.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support Forensic Anthropology operations under supervision of faculty:
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Perform scientific identifications of decedents and write identification reports.
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Perform skeletal analyses including biological profile, trauma, and pathology and write technical reports.
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Conduct field search and recoveries and generate summary reports of the findings.
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Identification of non-human vs. human skeletal remains.
Conduct original research in Forensic Anthropology:
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Design a research project that compliments the ongoing programs in Pathology and collaborating faculty outside the department.
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Ideal topics of research include but are not limited to, Substance abuse and bone quality, bone toxicology, skeletal and dental biogeochemistry, human biological affinity and cranial and/or dental morphology, CT imaging and skeletal morphology, bone histology.
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Pursue research funding.
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Present research findings at professional meetings.
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Submit manuscript(s) for publication in peer reviewed journals.
Support the Body Donation Program:
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Assist with donor management, maintenance, and coordination of remains.
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Maintenance of the skeletal series and new accessions.
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Processing and accession of skeletal remains as necessary.
Other:
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Availability to work occasional overtime on weekends or evenings to complete time sensitive projects.
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Acquires knowledge for new technology and policy/procedure revisions.
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All other duties as assigned.
To be successful, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Pre-employment physical exam
required.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
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PhD in Biological Anthropology or an applicable field.
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Specialization in Forensic Anthropology.
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Experience writing forensic case reports.
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Experience conducting field search and recovery operations.
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Experience conducting research in Forensic Anthropology.
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Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS:
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Must be eligible to apply to take the American Board of Forensic Anthropology certification exam
within one year of hire date.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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Ability to conduct human osteological analyses.
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Ability to perform human scientific identifications by comparative radiography.
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Able to work with forensic pathologists, autopsy assistants, and other forensic experts in a morgue setting.
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Ability to conduct a search and recovery in a multi-agency field setting.
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Effective technical report writing skills.
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Ability to design and execute a research project in line with existing research programs in the department.
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Effective grant writing skills.
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Ability to present and publish research findings.
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Ability to work effectively in a team-orientated environment.
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Conducts oneself professionally with tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
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Familiarity with human subjects research protocols and ability to manage confidential information including protected health information.
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Ability to accept and apply feedback.
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Regular and predictable attendance is expected.
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Demonstrates the ability to recognize priorities in organization of work flow.
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Able to perform duties independently, with a minimal need for direct supervision.
About Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed)
We are committed to excellence and health equity through transformative medical education, high-quality, patient- and family-centered care, innovative research, and community partnerships within a welcoming, supportive, and engaging culture. Our vision is health equity for all in Southwest Michigan through innovation in the practice and study of medicine.
The medical school is a collaboration of Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo's two teaching health systems, Beacon and Bronson Healthcare. The medical school is a private nonprofit corporation supported by private gifts, clinical revenues, research activities, tuition, and endowment income. WMed is the recipient of a $100 million foundational gift and the Empowering Futures Gift, a philanthropic commitment of $300 million to support the mission of the medical school. WMed contributes to the economic vitality of Southwest Michigan through the services we provide, as well as the creation of 1,600 new jobs, with an estimated annual economic impact of $353 million in Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties.
WMed is fully accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education and the Higher Learning Commission. The medical school offers a comprehensive, innovative four-year Doctor of Medicine degree program as well as a Master of Science degree program in Biomedical Sciences. We train physicians in 10 residencies and four fellowships accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. To support our educational mission, we have Joint Accreditation for interprofessional continuing education, which incorporates accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.
WMed Health is the clinical practice of the medical school with more than 300 providers offering comprehensive primary care and specialty services in several locations throughout the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek areas. Faculty in the Department of Pathology serve as the Office of the Medical Examiner for counties throughout Michigan and northern Indiana.
The W.E. Upjohn M.D. Campus located in downtown Kalamazoo serves as the primary educational facility with student study and social spaces, team-based learning halls, faculty and administrative offices, a state-of-the-art Simulation Center accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, basic science research labs, as well as toxicology and forensic pathology labs.
WMed builds upon Kalamazoo’s century-long foundation of drug discovery and medical device development with a strategic investment in clinical, laboratory, community, and educational research. The Center for Immunobiology, Center for Clinical Research, Research Histology Lab, Innovation Center, and Human Research Protection Program contribute to the medical school’s advancement of knowledge through innovation and discovery.
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