Forensic Anthropology Internship
West Tennessee Regional Forensic Center (WTRFC), Memphis, TN. Approximately 2–4 weeks, unpaid. Applications are considered on a rolling basis.
The West Tennessee Regional Forensic Center (WTRFC) in Memphis, TN is currently accepting applications for a forensic anthropology internship. We are able to accept 1–2 students for upcoming internship opportunities.
The internship provides hands-on experience in skeletal recovery, identification, trauma analysis, and forensic anthropology case consultations within a medical examiner setting. Interns may also have the opportunity to conduct research or complete an independent project.
Selected candidates must be currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a post-secondary program in anthropology or a related field. Applicants should have successfully completed a human osteology course and demonstrate a strong foundation in osteological analysis.
Please note that, unfortunately, this is not a paid internship at this time.
Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Internship duration and scheduling are flexible, though most experiences are approximately 2–4 weeks.
Application materials should include:
1. Unofficial transcript(s)
2. Resume or CV
3. One reference familiar with the applicant’s forensic anthropology experience
4. Letter of intent
5. Proposed availability
Please send application materials or questions to:
Diana Messer, PhD, D-ABFA
Diana.Messer@shelbycountytn.gov
Additional details are available in the attached flyer.