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Lucille T. PEDERSEN
Cairns,Australia
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Summary
Early-career Biological Anthropologist with more than 10 years of experience in conducting skeletal and histological analyses within research and anatomical laboratory settings, with expertise in specimen preparation, embedding, sectioning, microscopy, and quantitative bone analysis. Published researcher with a proven record of scientific excellence and the ability to produce accurate, evidence-based reports. Combines strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with leadership experience gained through academic and military service. Dedicated to delivering high-quality scientific outcomes while maintaining rigorous laboratory safety, quality assurance, and ethical standards
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer / Distribution Supervisor
Australian Defence Force
01.2011 - Current
- Operational planning, logistics coordination, and capability management within high-tempo environments for 50 – 100 personnel
- Certified in Training & Assessment; Certificate III in Warehousing, and Government Procurement
Internship
Forensic Anthropology Casework Training Centre
Crete, Cyprus
05.2024 - 05.2024
- Applied advanced identification methods to modern skeletal remains in Cypriot ossuary.
- Analyzed pathologies including trauma, congenital abnormalities, degenerative conditions, surgical interventions, and cancer.
- Identified postmortem taphonomic damage and modifications alongside musculoskeletal stress markers.
- Developed photographic skills to create a pictorial inventory of artifacts and skeletal elements.
Histopathology
James Cook University
Cairns, QLD
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Experience working with cadavers in an anatomical teaching laboratory
- Conducted the maceration of bone samples, embedding, sectioning, & slide production
- Collaborated with supervisor to establish the James Cook University Human Bone Histology Collection
- Analyzed quantitative data on age-related histomorphometric changes & intra-skeletal variability
- Mentored & facilitated workshops & training for junior researchers to enhance understanding of histological methods in accordance with standard operating procedures
Human osteologist & Archaeologist
01.2017 - 01.2024
- Conducted comprehensive osteological analyses on human remains to determine age, sex, ancestry, stature, and pathological analyses including trauma & disease in adult and subadult skeletal remains
- Excavated and lifted burials at Neolithic to Iron Age sites in Northeastern Thailand and Roman necropolis in Menorca, contributing to expanded understanding of regional burial practices
- Volunteered as archaeologist at St Petersburg WWII battle site, locating and excavating fragmented skeletal remains, determining minimum number of individuals (MNI) for historical context
- Compiled detailed occupation site reports for inclusion in final cultural heritage report, enhancing documentation of archaeological findings
Education
Certificate - Human Remains Recovery
Forensic Anthropology Centre Texas State University
06-2026
Certificate - Forensic Fingerprinting and Identification
Forensic Anthropology Centre Texas State University
06-2026
PhD - Biological Anthropology
James Cook University
Cairns, Australia01-2024
Master of Philosophy - Society & Culture, Archaeology & Biological Anthropology
James Cook University
Australia01-2017
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Anthropology & Archaeology
Australian National University
Australia01-2010
Skills
- Human osteology and skeletal analysis
- Cadaver dissection techniques
- Bone maceration, embedding, sectioning, slide production
- Health and safety compliance
- Image and data analysis
- ImageJ proficiency, SPSS and GraphPad Prism expertise
- Excel for data management
- Research and statistical analysis skills
- Interdisciplinary synthesis capabilities
- Legislative and policy interpretation
- Organizational and project management skills
- Dataset management strategies
- Attention to detail in data integrity
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Cross-cultural teamwork experience
- Contractor and military collaboration
- Professional treatment of body donors
Professional Memberships Volunteering
- Life Member, Australasian Society of Human Biology (ASHB)
- Member, Australian Archaeological Association (AAA)
- Member, American Association of Biological Anthropologists (AABA)
- Volunteer, Queensland State Emergency Service, Humanitarian Aid Missions – search & rescue, water & food drops, Tucson, Arizona, USA
Publications
- Investigating the Risk of Violence During the Neolithic to the Late Iron Age..., Springer, 2024
- Age-dependent Change and Intraskeletal Variability in Secondary Osteons of Elderly Australians..., Journal of Anatomy, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1111/joa.14010
- Adult Age at Death Estimation: Methods Tested on Thai Postcranial Skeletal Remains..., Anthropological Science, 2022
- A Bioarchaeological Study of Trauma at Late Iron Age to Protohistoric Non Ban Jak..., Asian Perspectives, 2019
Awards Recognition
- College of Medicine & Dentistry Research Grant, 2022
- Australian Government RTP Scholarship, 2019
- Soldier’s Medallion for Exemplary Leadership and Service, 2016, 2018
Career Statement
Early-career Biological Anthropologist with more than 10 years of experience in conducting skeletal and histological analyses within research and anatomical laboratory settings, with expertise in specimen preparation, embedding, sectioning, microscopy, and quantitative bone analysis. Published researcher with a proven record of scientific excellence and the ability to produce accurate, evidence-based reports. Combines strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with leadership experience gained through academic and military service. Dedicated to delivering high-quality scientific outcomes while maintaining rigorous laboratory safety, quality assurance, and ethical standards.
Timeline
Internship
Forensic Anthropology Casework Training Centre
05.2024 - 05.2024
Histopathology
James Cook University
01.2022 - 01.2024
Human osteologist & Archaeologist
01.2017 - 01.2024
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer / Distribution Supervisor
Australian Defence Force
01.2011 - Current
Certificate - Human Remains Recovery
Forensic Anthropology Centre Texas State University
Certificate - Forensic Fingerprinting and Identification
Forensic Anthropology Centre Texas State University
PhD - Biological Anthropology
James Cook University
Master of Philosophy - Society & Culture, Archaeology & Biological Anthropology
James Cook University
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Anthropology & Archaeology
Australian National University