Forensic Anthropology Internship

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.