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A 2-year post-doctoral position in Evo-Devo of the Dentition in Birds — by Ed Hagen — last modified Feb 03, 2012 06:44 PM
INSTITUTE OF FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS OF LYON: The evolution of vertebrate dentition is an area of investigation common to both developmental biology and paleontology. The Viriot team is recognized for its works on the Evo-Devo of dentition in rodents, cypriniformes fish, and crocodiles. We now wish to extend the realm of our research to *bird paleobiology*, with the aim of *investigating shape, function, renewal and loss of the dentition*. Team's major assets are (1) our expertise in dental comparative anatomy, (2) our skills in 3D imaging and morphometrics, and (3) our Evo-Devo studies of the dentition including data from the fossil record as a crucial component of our investigations.
Mercyhurst College tenure-track position — by Ed Hagen — last modified Feb 03, 2012 02:35 PM
Mercyhurst Archaeological Institute, Mercyhurst College, is seeking a physical/biological anthropologist with expertise in human skeletal biology for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning academic year 2012-2013. The position will include a joint appointment in the Departments of Applied Forensic Sciences and Anthropology/ Archaeology. Teaching, research interests, and experience should be compatible with the Mercyhurst Archaeological Institute’s mission and may include forensic anthropology, forensic archaeology, bioarchaeology, functional morphology, zooarchaeology, paleopathology, or paleoanthropology.
Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine seeks a qualified medical educator — by Ed Hagen — last modified Jan 31, 2012 04:30 PM
The Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine (http://medicine.hofstra.edu) seeks a qualified medical educator to participate in the delivery of Structure, an integrated longitudinal course that includes anatomy, pathology, histology, embryology and medical imaging. Applicants will also participate in the facilitation of our case-based learning curriculum and will be expected to engage in scholarly activities related to medical education research.
University of Alberta Director, Division of Anatomy — by Ed Hagen — last modified Jan 27, 2012 11:12 AM
The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is inviting applications for a full-time academic tenure track position as Director, Division of Anatomy. The University of Alberta in Edmonton is one of Canada's top teaching and research universities, with an international reputation for excellence across the humanities, sciences, creative arts, business, engineering, and health sciences. Home to more than 38,000 students and 15,000 faculty and staff, the university has an annual budget of more than $1.4 billion and attracts $536 million in sponsored research revenue. It offers almost 400 rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in 18 faculties on five campuses-including one rural and one francophone campus. The university has approximately 230,000 alumni worldwide.
The Weizmann Institute of Science Track Leader in Archaeological Science — by Ed Hagen — last modified Jan 27, 2012 07:41 AM
Within the frame of the collaborative activities of the “Max Planck-Weizmann Institute Center in the fields of Integrative Archaeology and Anthropology” The Weizmann Institute of Science offers the position of Track Leader in Archaeological Science to lead a group dedicated to The Timing of Cultural Change. The new group will be established in Rehovot, Israel and will work in close contact with the Kimmel Center for Archaeological Science at the Weizmann Institute of Science (Director: Steve Weiner) and with the Department of Human Evolution of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (Director: Jean-Jacques Hublin).
Max Planck Society Track Leader in Physical Anthropology — by Ed Hagen — last modified Jan 27, 2012 07:39 AM
Within the frame of the collaborative activities of the “Max Planck-Weizmann Institute Center in the field of Integrative Archaeology and Anthropology” The Max Planck Society offers the position of Track Leader in Physical Anthropology to lead a group dedicated to Bone and Tooth Structure-Function studies. The new group will be established in Leipzig and will work in close contact with the Department of Human Evolution of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (Director: Jean-Jacques Hublin) and with the Kimmel Center for Archaeological Science of the Weizmann Institute of Science (Director: Steve Weiner).
Rutgers African paleoanthropologist and/or archaeologist — by Ed Hagen — last modified Jan 25, 2012 09:04 AM
The Department of Anthropology at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor in African paleoanthropology and/or archaeology to start Fall 2012, subject to the availability of funding. In addition to teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses during the regular academic year and maintaining an active research program in the study of human origins that complements the work of other members of our faculty, the successful candidate will also serve as the Rutgers’ Co-Director of the Koobi Fora Field School, which is run jointly by Rutgers University and the National Museums of Kenya.
University of Alabama at Birmingham Teaching Position — by Ed Hagen — last modified Jan 24, 2012 09:20 AM
The Department of Anthropology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham invites applications for a non-tenure track 1-year visiting teaching position (4:4) in Biological Anthropology, with the potential for renewal. Candidates will teach at both the undergraduate and graduate level beginning August 2012 and extending into May 2013. Candidates for this position should be broadly trained, have a clearly defined teaching philosophy and demonstrate evidence-based teaching effectiveness, as well as have practical experience in biological and/or forensic anthropology. Experience in online and blended instruction is a plus. Willingness to develop an online course and to teach Introduction to Cultural Anthropology is also a requirement. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of hire.
The American Anthropologist (AA) seeks applications for the position of book review editor — by Ed Hagen — last modified Jan 23, 2012 03:25 PM
The AA, the longtime flagship publication of the American Anthropological Association, is one of the most influential and prestigious journals in the discipline. The AA publishes approximately 100 book reviews annually in all subfields of anthropology. The book review editor is responsible for choosing books to be reviewed and selecting reviewers. The editor is responsible for overseeing the contents of reviews, but is not involved in copyediting. Although there is some flexibility in when the position would begin, preferred starting dates are July 1, 2012 or January 1, 2013.
Ohio University Assistant Professor of Health Sciences/Grant Writer (Discipline Open) — by Ed Hagen — last modified Jan 09, 2012 02:45 PM
We are seeking an individual with a PhD in either a biomedical or social medicine field to serve as a facilitator in medical students’ case-based discussion groups and to offer lectures in their field to first- and second-year medical students. This individual will also spend half their time identifying grant opportunities and writing grants, particularly for federal agencies such as the Health Resources and Services Administration. The successful candidate will hold a non-tenure track faculty position in the Department of Social Medicine. Social Medicine is a multi-disciplinary department in the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM) comprised of social scientists who study health policy and politics, the social determinants of health, factors affecting clinical decision-making, and the social responsibilities of health care providers.
Ohio University Assistant Professor of Health Sciences/Director of Advanced Studies (Field Open) — by Ed Hagen — last modified Jan 09, 2012 02:44 PM
We are seeking an individual with a PhD in a field related to either biomedicine or medical humanities to facilitate medical student discussion groups and offer lectures in their field to first- and second-year medical students. This individual will also spend half their time directing the Office of Advanced Studies in the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM). The Office of Advanced Studies is a new unit designed to develop new graduate programs, increase participation in the existing DO/PhD program, and expand HCOM faculty and student access to graduate programs in other Colleges throughout Ohio University. The successful candidate will hold a non-tenure-track faculty position in either the Department of Biomedical Sciences or the Department of Social Medicine, depending on the applicant’s discipline. The successful candidate will have at least two years experience teaching at the University level; three years experience in graduate education and/or higher education administration; experience managing projects, budgets, and personnel; and excellent oral and written communication skills.
University of Wisconsin Lecturer in Human Anatomy — by Ed Hagen — last modified Jan 06, 2012 11:26 AM
The Biological Sciences Department at the University of Wisconsin—Parkside invites applications a LECTURER (nine month) position in Human Anatomy, primary responsibility for teaching. Qualifications include: M.S. or Ph.D., relevant teaching experience, and sensitivity to, or experience in, working with a diverse, multicultural population.
Skidmore College one-year, full-time position in biological anthropology — by Ed Hagen — last modified Jan 04, 2012 02:26 PM
Skidmore College invites applications for a one-year, full-time position in biological anthropology as a Visiting Assistant or Associate Professor, to begin September 2012. We seek a broadly trained biological anthropologist able to integrate anthropological perspectives in teaching and research. The successful applicant will have topical and geographical interests that complement existing faculty expertise, with preference for a candidate with fieldwork experience among populations with a non-Western heritage.
Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne Visiting Instructor position in Biological Anthropology — by Ed Hagen — last modified Jan 04, 2012 02:25 PM
The Department of Anthropology of Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) invites applications for a one-year sabbatical replacement Visiting Instructor position in Biological Anthropology. Candidates should have their Ph.D. by August 2012, but ABD candidates will be considered. Responsibilities include a four course per semester teaching load with two preparations. The Visiting Instructor must be able to teach Introduction to Biological Anthropology and upper level topical courses related to the candidate's expertise. Prior teaching experience is preferred. Candidates should share our departmental commitment to four-field, empirical anthropology and be willing to contribute to an active and growing anthropology program with over 125 majors.
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor (Biology) — by Ed Hagen — last modified Jan 04, 2012 02:23 PM
We are seeking an outstanding, broadly trained biologist dedicated to teaching and scholarship in a liberal arts environment to join us September 1, 2012. Academic experience with culturally diverse populations is desired. Ph.D. required and post-doctoral experience, a plus. Teaching load is 12 credit hours/semester, with most courses carrying 4 - 6 hours of teaching credit. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate lecture/lab sections of Introductory Biology, a general education course, and additional upper level courses including (but not limited to) one or more of the following topics: vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, taxonomy, systematics, ecology, and histology.
Lecturer in Anatomy and Physiology: University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee — by Ed Hagen — last modified Dec 19, 2011 06:00 PM
Summary: The Lecturer position’s principal duties are to instruct and provide logistical support for students in Biological Sciences 202 and 203 (Anatomy and Physiology (A&P) I and II) and Bio Sci 103 (Topics in Modern Biology). The incumbent will present lectures for sections of up to 400+ students; prepare exam questions, related materials and coordinate grading in lectures and laboratory sections; play an active role in developing new methods of pedagogy; maintain class records, respond to course-related email, hold office hours for student consultation and maintain a course web site; coordinate laboratory sections and Teaching Assistants participating in these courses; advise students majoring in Cellular and Molecular Biology; teach an introductory level course in physiology or related topics; assist in the preparation of grants for lab and course improvement; and participate in departmental support and service activities as assigned.
Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology post-doctoral position in Human Palaeontology — by Ed Hagen — last modified Dec 05, 2011 07:10 AM
The Department of Human Evolution of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, Leipzig (Germany) invites applications for a post-doctoral position in Human Palaeontology. In the department, a series of research projects are developed within a multidisciplinary environment involving three main groups of scientists: biological anthropologists, Palaeolithic archeologists, and archaeological scientists/geochronologists.
Director of Analytics — by Ed Hagen — last modified Nov 30, 2011 04:27 PM
Start-up in social network analytics is looking to hire for the position of Director of Analytics. Activate Networks is an analytical company formed by researchers at Harvard University doing cutting-edge research in the dynamics of social networks and providing top level analysis and intervention targeting to a wide range of customers. Opportunities for publishing in both peer-reviewed and trade journals will be available. Salary and benefits are competitive and the company offers substantial opportunities for advancement.
The New York Consortium in Evolutionary Primatology PhD positions — by Ed Hagen — last modified Oct 18, 2011 06:53 AM
OUTSTANDING GRADUATE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN EVOLUTIONARY PRIMATOLOGY/PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY The New York Consortium in Evolutionary Primatology (NYCEP) is currently seeking applicants for its innovative Ph. D. program in Physical Anthropology and related disciplines. Funded by the NSF-IGERT program, we are seeking exceptional students in the fields of anthropological genetics, paleoanthropology, comparative morphology, primate behavior/ecology and conservation.
Durham International Junior Research Fellowships: Evolutionary Anthropology — by Ed Hagen — last modified Jul 13, 2011 02:05 PM
Durham University is delighted to announce its new Junior Research Fellowship Scheme, designed to attract the most talented researchers in Europe and beyond, and to build international networks of scholars with a common passion for today's most important research challenges. Up to 14 Junior Research Fellowships are available commencing between 1 October 2011 and 1 April 2012. The period of tenure is up to 3 years. The closing date for applications is 10 August 2011.
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