EK 50114 Forensic Archaeologist

1. Reporting Line:

The Forensic Archaeologistreports to the Deputy Director of the Institute of Forensic Medicine (IFM).

2. Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• To construct search strategies and perform site assessments;
• To plan operational and logistical aspects of excavations;
• To direct and perform excavations and exhumations;
• To write reports to international archaeological standards;
• To compile reports of possible new sites of forensic interest;
• To work closely with the Exhumations Coordinator with the analysis of data pertaining to missing person cases with the aim of creating new leads;
• To plan for and train on the job local colleagues in the subject of forensic archaeology and related fields;
• To assist in the mortuary operation whenever required;
• To give expert testimony evidence in court.

3. General Tasks and Responsibilities:

• To identify and report on lessons learned and best practices within the respective area of responsibility;
• To contribute and ensure timely reporting on activities within the respective area of responsibility;
• To take account of gender equality and human rights aspects in the execution of tasks;
• To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Deputy Director of the IFM.

4. Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Successful completion of university studies of at least 4 years attested by a diploma OR a qualification in the National Qualifications Framework which is equivalent to level 7 in the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the second cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area, e.g. Master’s Degree. The qualification should be in Archaeology, Bio-archaeology, Forensic Archaeology or other relevant university studies; AND
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in operational forensic archaeology in the field of missing persons, after having fulfilled the education requirements;
• Experience in field forensic archaeological techniques including surveying, sketching and probing;
• Experience in the recording and recovery of human remains.

5. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Acquainted with the forensic work carried out by international, multidisciplinary teams;
• Working knowledge of human osteology;
• Demonstrable knowledge of applied archaeological methodologies and techniques for searching for burials, including the analysis and interpretation of extensive volumes of data.

6. Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• International experience, particularly in crisis areas with multi-national and international organisations;
• Experience with digital mapping, survey techniques using TST and GPS, CAD or other 3D modeling packages, familiarity with GIS software packages and experience working with satellite imagery;
• Driving license of category C.

7. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Substantial knowledge of the functioning of the EU and in particular CSDP Missions;
• Ability to perform under stress and in difficult circumstances;
• Good knowledge of data management.