The Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation is seeking a highly motivated Assistant State Physical Anthropologist. The assistant will work under the direction of the State Physical Anthropologist on the identification, removal, and re-interment of non-forensic human skeletal remains finds throughout the state of Washington.

This recruitment will be used to fill a temporary vacancy in the Anthropology Unit at the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. The employment only has funding to last 8 months. Legislative approval is being sought to extend the length of the position, but there is no guarantee beyond the 8 months. Application review will be ongoing therefore applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials as soon as possible.