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Job Summary The University of West Georgia¿s Antonio J. Waring, Jr. Archaeological Laboratory, in collaboration with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GaDNR), seeks to hire a bioarchaeologist for work on a grant-funded NAGPRA project. This project is focused on re- assessing the GaDNR-controlled collections from the Etowah Mounds site. The job duties of the successful candidate will include assessing faunal assemblages to identify any potential admixture of human remains; consulting with tribal partners and stakeholders to identify potential associated and unassociated funerary objects; inventorying any new NAGPRA materials identified and working with Laboratory Director and Laboratory Curator to compile dossier reports on materials; regular coordination with the Georgia State Archaeologist to provide updates on project activities and help draft progress reports to Tribal partners; and coordinating with Tribal partners to ensure the proper and respectful preparation of the collections for reburial.

Responsibilities Assess faunal assemblages to identify any potential admixture of human remains; 20%

Consult with tribal partners and stakeholders to identify potential associated and unassociated funerary objects; 20%

Inventory any new NAGPRA materials identified and work with Laboratory Director and Laboratory Curator to compile dossier reports; 20%

Coordinate with Tribal partners on proper and respectful preparation of collections for reburial; 20% Regular coordination with Georgia State Archaeologist to provide updates on project activities and help draft progress reports to Tribal partners; 20%

Required Qualifications M.A. or M.S. in Anthropology with a specialization and training in bioarcheology and human osteology plus a minimum 6 years professional experience or specialized training in human osteological research; must meet minimum professional qualifications for archaeology as defined by the Department of the Interior in 36CFR61. OR Ph.D. in Anthropology with a specialization and training in bioarcheology and human osteology; minimum 3 years professional experience or specialized training in human osteological research; must meet minimum professional qualifications for archaeology as defined by the Department of the Interior in 36CFR61.

Preferred Qualifications Doctorate/Phd

Experience with tribal consultation under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA); Experience in preparing documentation required by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Extensive knowledge of Southeastern prehistoric and/or historic archaeology.

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