Job postings http://www.physanth.org daily 1 2009-06-01T16:40:06Z 2014 - 2015 EURIAS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME CALL FOR APPLICATIONS http://www.physanth.org/jobs/2014-2015-eurias-fellowship-programme-call-for-applications The European Institutes for Advanced Study (EURIAS) Fellowship Programme is an international researcher mobility programme offering 10-month residencies in one of the 16 participating Institutes: Berlin, Bologna, Brussels, Budapest, Cambridge, Delmenhorst, Freiburg, Helsinki, Jerusalem, Lyon, Marseille, Paris, Uppsala, Vienna, Wassenaar, Zürich. The Institutes for Advanced Study support the focused, self-directed work of outstanding researchers. The fellows benefit from the finest intellectual and research conditions and from the stimulating environment of a multi-disciplinary and international community of first-rate scholars.
EURIAS Fellowships are mainly offered in the fields of the humanities and social sciences but may also be granted to scholars in life and exact sciences, provided that their proposed research project does not require laboratory facilities and that it interfaces with humanities and social sciences. The diversity of the 16 participating IAS offers a wide range of possible research contexts in Europe for worldwide scholars. Applicants may select up to three IAS outside their country of nationality or residence as possible host institutions.

The Programme welcomes applications worldwide from promising young scholars as well as from leading senior researchers. The EURIAS selection process has proven to be highly competitive. To match the Programme standards, applicants have to submit a solid and innovative research proposal, to demonstrate the ability to forge beyond disciplinary specialisation, to show an international commitment as well as quality publications in high-impact venues.

For the 2014-2015 academic year, EURIAS offers 39 fellowships (20 junior and 19 senior positions). 

APPLICATION
– Applications are submitted online via www.eurias-fp.eu, where, you will find detailed information regarding the content of the application, eligibility criteria, selection procedure.
– The deadline for applications is July 5th, 2013. Late applications will not be considered.

For further information on the Programme, please consult our website: www.eurias-fp.eu
For further information on the IAS and their specific working conditions: www.eurias-fp.eu/ias

]]> No publisher Ed Hagen 2013-05-17T20:51:19Z Page Postdoctoral Fellowship at Arizona State University http://www.physanth.org/jobs/postdoctoral-fellowship-at-arizona-state-university The Beyond Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science at Arizona State University invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in origin of life research, specifically focusing on the physics governing the transition from nonliving to living matter, to start in Fall 2013.  

http://beyond.asu.edu

 

Ideal candidates will have a background in computational modeling of complex systems, information theory, and/or dynamical systems. Members of the group include Paul Davies and Sara Imari Walker. Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of research interests, and should arrange to have 3 letters of recommendation sent to Jeanette Perez at perezjr@asu.edu by July 15th, 2013 for full consideration. Application materials in pdf format are preferred. Further enquiries should be emailed directly to Sara Imari Walker (sara.i.walker@asu.edu) or Paul Davies (paul.davies@asu.edu).

 

A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

]]> No publisher Ed Hagen 2013-05-17T02:28:49Z Page Midwestern University Glendale, Arizona tenure-track faculty positions http://www.physanth.org/jobs/midwestern-university-glendale-arizona-tenure-track-faculty-positions The Department of Anatomy at Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona, invites applications for three new full-time tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level in the new College of Veterinary Medicine. Ph.D., D.V.M., or equivalent degree is required. Teaching responsibilities include team-taught courses in the College of Veterinary Medicine, with secondary responsibilities in the Colleges of Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry, or Health Sciences. Courses include: gross anatomy, neuroscience, histology, and embryology. Previous teaching experience in gross anatomy is strongly preferred and teaching experience in veterinary or comparative vertebrate gross anatomy is highly desirable.  

Faculty are expected to develop a productive research program with the potential to attract extramural funding. Departmental research strengths include: comparative and functional morphology of vertebrates, vertebrate paleontology, biological anthropology, and developmental and comparative neuroscience.  

Applicants should submit a curriculum vita, the names of three references, and a statement describing research interests to:

Wade Grow, Ph.D., Chair of Anatomy
wgrowx@midwestern.edu
Midwestern University
19555 N. 59th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85308

Qualified and interested applicants may apply online at www.midwestern.edu. Go to the ‘Jump To’ drop down box at the top of the page -> Employment at MWU

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

]]> No publisher Ed Hagen 2013-05-15T19:03:23Z Page STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK - ONEONTA HISTORICALLY UNDERREPRESENTED DISSERTATION FELLOW http://www.physanth.org/jobs/state-university-of-new-york-oneonta-historically-underrepresented-dissertation-fellow The Department of Anthropology at SUNY Oneonta invites applications for a non-tenure track position as a Historically Underrepresented Dissertation Fellow (Visiting Assistant Professor) in cultural and medical anthropology beginning in August 2013. This is a temporary, two year appointment.  

SUNY Oneonta is a comprehensive, public, liberal arts and sciences college with 6,000 students.  The College is ranked as one of the 50 best regional universities in the North by U.S. News & World Report.  The Anthropology Department is a four-field department with roughly 90 undergraduate majors, and has a strong reputation for significant achievements in teaching, scholarship, student mentoring, and student research. A recent external review characterized the Department as “one of the best undergraduate Anthropology programs in our country…, [and] a distinguishing characteristic of the SUCO Anthropology Department is the very high quality of its faculty.”  To learn more about the College or the Department please visit www.oneonta.edu or www.oneonta.edu/academics/anthro/. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with diverse populations, and/or teaching pedagogies and/or multicultural teaching experience.  

For a complete description of this position go to: www.oneonta.edu/employment. 

To apply online, go to:  http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=38896.

For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our website at: www.oneonta.edu/employment.

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse college community.  Please visit our website on diversity at:www.oneonta.edu/home/diversity.asp.   Moreover, the College is an EEO/AA/ADA employer.  Women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

]]> No publisher Ed Hagen 2013-05-01T23:33:16Z Page University of Oklahoma Molecular Anthropology Post-doctoral Fellow (bioinformatics emphasis) http://www.physanth.org/jobs/university-of-oklahoma-molecular-anthropology-post-doctoral-fellow-bioinformatics-emphasis Position requires previous bioinformatics training, with emphasis in metagenomics and analysis of next-generation DNA sequencing data (HiSeq/MiSeq preferred). Proficiency with programming languages "R" and either Perl or Python are expected. Earliest start date: July 1, 2013. Salary: 60K plus fringe.
Email resumes or CVs to Cecil M. Lewis, cmlewis@ou.edu, with "Post-doctoral Fellow (bioinformatics emphasis) - Research Associate" in the subject line.

Located in Norman, Oklahoma, University of Oklahoma's Molecular Anthropology Laboratories specializes in anthropological genomics and metagenomics. Current projects include characterizing diverse host-associated microbiomes using biological samples collected from traditional indigenous communities, non-human primates, and archaeological "ancient" materials. An example of recent interviews: http://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/121-a118/. Our labs are located in the SRTC (http://srtc.ou.edu/index.php), a new building with several research groups working in environmental genomics (e.g., http://ieg.ou.edu/) and genome sequencing (e.g., http://www.genome.ou.edu/). Our building also houses part of OSCER, OU's supercomputer (http://www.oscer.ou.edu/). In 2008, CNN/Money Magazine ranked Norman as the sixth best small city within the United States.

]]> No publisher Ed Hagen 2013-05-01T17:19:11Z Page University of Oklahoma Molecular Anthropology Laboratory Manager - Research Associate http://www.physanth.org/jobs/university-of-oklahoma-molecular-anthropology-laboratory-manager-research-associate Position requires a Masters or higher degree in biological science related field, with at least five years of experience in genomics (metagenomics preferred). Strong organization skills and the ability to manage a genomics wet-lab is a must. Duties include next generation DNA sequencing library preparation, molecular cloning, extraction and amplification of degraded/low copy number DNA. Earliest start date: July 1, 2013. Salary: 50K plus fringe.
Email resumes or CVs to Cecil M. Lewis, cmlewis@ou.edu, with "Laboratory Manager - Research Associate" in the subject line. 

Located in Norman, Oklahoma, University of Oklahoma’s Molecular Anthropology Laboratories specializes in anthropological genomics and metagenomics. Current projects include characterizing diverse host-associated microbiomes using biological samples collected from traditional indigenous communities, non-human primates, and archaeological "ancient" materials. An example of recent interviews: http://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/121-a118/. Our labs are located in the SRTC (http://srtc.ou.edu/index.php), a new building with several research groups working in environmental genomics (e.g., http://ieg.ou.edu/) and genome sequencing (e.g., http://www.genome.ou.edu/). Our building also houses part of OSCER, OU's supercomputer (http://www.oscer.ou.edu/). In 2008, CNN/Money Magazine ranked Norman as the sixth best small city within the United States.

]]> No publisher Ed Hagen 2013-05-01T17:18:24Z Page University of California Merced Lecturer http://www.physanth.org/jobs/university-of-california-merced-lecturer The University of California, Merced seeks a Lecturer to teach courses in Biological Anthropology for Fall 2013 and Spring 2014. Courses being offered may include: Growth, Development, and Human Evolution; Human Adaptability; Human Origins; and Introduction to Biological Anthropology.  

Masters and/or PhD and experience teaching at the college or university level are required. Applicants must be able to provide a record of excellence in teaching. For complete information on this position and application procedures see: http://jobs.ucmerced.edu/n/academic/position.jsf?positionId=4575

]]> No publisher Ed Hagen 2013-04-24T03:29:41Z Page Rutgers one-year instructor position http://www.physanth.org/jobs/rutgers-one-year-instructor-position We invite applications for a one-year instructor position in archaeology beginning September 1, 2013, contingent upon funding. Areas of specialty are open but should complement those of our current faculty. Teaching responsibilities consist of five undergraduate courses for the 2013-14 academic year. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in teaching: 1) Introduction to Archaeology or Introduction to Human Evolution, 2) Lithic Analysis, and 3) Pleistocene or Post-Pleistocene Hominin Adaptations.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Department of Anthropology

ABD candidates will be considered but candidates holding a Ph.D. are preferred.  A complete application packet should include a cover letter, a Curriculum Vitae, a one-page statement of research and teaching interests, and a teaching portfolio to demonstrate excellence in teaching (including syllabi of courses taught or descriptions of academic specializations), and the names and contacts of three referees. ABD candidates need a letter of support from their Ph.D. advisor, indicating status of their work, and expected date of thesis completion.  Electronic submission of materials is required.  Please e-mail application materials to Professor Craig S. Feibel, Chair of Search Committee, Department of Anthropology (feibel@eps.rutgers.edu).  Please include the phrase “EA Instructor Applicant” in the subject line. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Rutgers is one of 36 public U.S. institutions that comprise the Association of American Universities, and is counted among the leading research universities in the U.S.A. and Canada.  Rutgers University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and has an historic commitment to maintaining diversity. 

Women, minorities, and members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

]]> No publisher Ed Hagen 2013-04-20T20:17:06Z Page Yale Postdoctoral Research Associate http://www.physanth.org/jobs/yale-postdoctoral-research-associate The Department of Anthropology at Yale University invites applications for a post-doctoral researcher to join a collaborative project on primate evolutionary genetics. Specifically, the successful candidate will develop and implement methods for characterizing and comparing patterns of gene expression in primate tissues, especially primate hair and skin.

Start date:  negotiable; as early as June 1st, 2013

Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension

S/he will be part of the Yale Molecular Anthropology Lab (http://pantheon.yale.edu/~bb53/ymal.html), and will work closely with the Yale Center for Genome Analysis (http://ycga.yale.edu). Candidates should have a PhD in Anthropology, Genetics, Biology, Bioinformatics or a relevant discipline prior to the start date.  Strong preference will be given to candidates who have expertise/experience with computational approaches to analyzing large-scale sequence data sets (e.g. RNA-seq, genome sequencing, etc.)

The successful candidate will be directly involved in generating and analyzing comparative transcriptomic/genomic data for a variety of primates species to address questions regarding the adaptive evolution of primate traits.  Duties will include sample preparation, assembly and analysis of data, publication and presentation of results, and helping mentor Yale graduate and undergraduate students. The successful applicant will also be encouraged to explore new research directions of his/her choosing.

A complete application should include a current CV, statement of research interests and qualifications, and a list of three references (names, affiliations, email addresses).  Please direct inquiries to Dr. Brenda Bradley (brenda.bradley@yale.edu). 

Application materials should be sent to brenda.bradley@yale.edu.  Review of applications will begin May 1st, although the position will remain open until filled.  The start date is negotiable, but the position could begin as early as June 1st 2013.  The initial appointment will be for 12 months, but the position could potentially be extended for an additional year.

Yale University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any individual on account of that individual's sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

]]> No publisher Ed Hagen 2013-04-15T20:06:43Z Page The George Washington University Postdoctoral Research Scientist: The Evolution and Heritability of Brain Hemispheric Specialization http://www.physanth.org/jobs/the-george-washington-university-postdoctoral-research-scientist-the-evolution-and-heritability-of-brain-hemispheric-specialization Applications are invited for a full-time, benefited position as Postdoctoral Scientist to contribute to a project concerning the evolution and heritability of brain hemispheric specialization with an emphasis on studies in chimpanzees. Drs. Chet Sherwood and Bill Hopkins will supervise the research. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with brain tissue sectioning, immunohistochemistry, Western blotting, PCR, stereology, or MRI-based morphometry. The minimum degree required for this position is a PhD.

 

The George Washington University

Center for the Advanced Study of Hominid Paleobiology

GW Institute for Neuroscience

Evaluation of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must complete an online application at: https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/14462

In addition, the following application materials must be emailed directly to Dr. Chet Sherwood (sherwood@gwu.edu): (1) cover letter, (2) CV, and (3) names of three people who can be contacted for letters of reference. Please direct any questions about the position to Dr. Sherwood.

The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

 

 

]]> No publisher Ed Hagen 2013-03-26T15:51:04Z Page Hunter College Research Assistant - Anthropology http://www.physanth.org/jobs/hunter-college-research-assistant-anthropology The Research Assistant will assist with the research needs of the physical anthropology faculty and labs at Hunter College and perform additional tasks as required.
Job ID:
7580

Location:
Hunter College

Full/Part Time:

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:
Regular


GENERAL DUTIES

Supports research projects and activities in connection with CUNY programs  

- May assist faculty research groups by configuring and testing equipment, collecting and organizing data, and preparing documentation.  

- Performs direct research tasks under supervision.  

- May develop or utilize computer-based systems to collect and analyze data. 

- May assist in preparing reports of research findings.

CONTRACT TITLE

Research Assistant

FLSA

Non-exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The Research Assistant will assist with the research needs of the physical anthropology faculty and labs at Hunter College and perform additional tasks as required.  See the Department of Anthropology Website for more details on research in the Gilbert, Pontzer, Rothman, and Steiper Labs (http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/anthropology).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience relevant to the research being performed.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates should have an undergraduate degree in anthropology or a related discipline such as biology, ecology, evolution, geology, human biology, nutrition, paleontology, or zoology.  Candidates should have diverse experiences within physical anthropology laboratories or those in a related discipline. Candidates should be competent in standard computer software suites (e.g. spreadsheet and word processing programs) and have knowledge of hardware and software maintenance.  The successful candidate must be organized, neat, detail-oriented, safety conscious and able to effectively manage multiple priorities.  Candidates should be able to balance and triage tasks with different deadlines and levels of urgency, e.g. those have a long-range time horizon, those that are immediately needed, and those that are ongoing. Candidates should be able to work with and take direction from multiple faculty members to ensure the timely completion of all tasks.

Preferred qualifications include a graduate degree in anthropology or a related discipline such as biology, ecology, evolution, geology, human biology, nutrition, paleontology, or zoology.  Experience working in nutrition, genetics, paleontology, and/or biomechanics labs is a plus.  We are strongly committed to achieving excellence through diversity.  As such, candidates with experiences working in diverse environments are desired.

COMPENSATION

$35,244 - $40,681

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans.  Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY 

You can view and apply for this job at:  

https://home.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psp/cnyepprd/GUEST/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=7580&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1

Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Please have (A) 1-2 page letter of interest highlighting experiences of particular relevance to this position; (B) vitae or resume; and (C) contact information for 2 individuals who will serve as a reference available to attach into the application before you begin. The required material must be uploaded as ONE document. The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format.

Informal enquiries can be directed to Michael Steiper (msteiper@hunter.cuny.edu).

CLOSING DATE

The committee will begin reviewing applications on March 21, 2013. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply.  We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. EO/AA Employer.

]]> No publisher Ed Hagen 2013-03-12T17:45:00Z Page George Washington University – Postdoctoral Scientist http://www.physanth.org/jobs/george-washington-university-2013-postdoctoral-scientist Applications are invited for a full-time, benefitted position as Postdoctoral Scientist in GW’s Center for the Advanced Study of Hominid Paleobiology (CASHP), to contribute to morphological research on the development and life history of Virunga mountain gorillas in Rwanda.
The successful applicant will contribute to a field-based research program employing photogrammetry methods to investigate relationships between the physical ontogeny and life history of living mountain gorillas monitored by the Karisoke Research Center in Rwanda, and will also take advantage of a recently-established collection of well documented mountain gorilla skeletal remains in Rwanda to generate new research. 

The project will require spending the majority of the year based at the Karisoke Research Center in Rwanda, and will involve close collaboration with the CASHP-based Project Director and with researchers, field assistants and other staff of Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International’s Karisoke Research Center, Rwanda Development Board’s Department of Tourism and Conservation (national parks authority), and the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project. Activities will include field observational studies and behavioral data collection from wild gorillas, digital photogrammetry to measure physical traits of wild gorillas, collection of skeletal data, statistical analysis of results, and writing research articles. There may also be opportunities to contribute to ongoing laboratory-based research on the hard tissue biology of mountain gorillas, and field efforts based at other long-term primate study sites, depending on interests.  

The position is currently supported for a period of two years. Desired start date is July-August, 2013. Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in biological anthropology, zoology, primatology or a related discipline before the start date.  Preference will be given to applicants who have experience with methods employed in field primatology and/or morphology based research, and a demonstrated ability to conduct and publish their research.  Evaluation of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  

Applicants must complete an online application at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/13959.  

In addition, the following application materials must be emailed directly to Dr. Shannon McFarlin (scmcfarlin@gmail.com): (1) cover letter, (2) CV, (3) writing sample, and (4) names of three people who can be contacted for letters of reference. Please direct any questions about the position to Dr. McFarlin.


The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

]]> No publisher Ed Hagen 2013-03-11T12:21:13Z Page Harvard University, Department of Human Evolutionary Biology, Postdoctoral Position http://www.physanth.org/jobs/harvard-university-department-of-human-evolutionary-biology-postdoctoral-position The Department of Human Evolutionary Biology invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the biogeochemistry laboratory. The focus of the position will be oxygen isotopes and the isotopic effects of digestion. This is a one year position  

Please submit a CV and letter of interest by email to

Professor Noreen Tuross, tuross@fas.harvard.edu

Candidates will be interviewed at the AAPA meeting in Knoxville and SAA in Honolulu.


]]> No publisher Ed Hagen 2013-03-01T16:58:34Z Page University of Cambridge Post-Doctoral Research Associates http://www.physanth.org/jobs/university-of-cambridge-post-doctoral-research-associates Department of Archaeology and Anthropology is pleased to announce two full time Research Associate Fellowships one with the effect from 23rd April 2013 or soon after that date and the second from January 2014. The Research Associates would be funded by a grant from the ERC titled, ‘An inter-disciplinary approach for identifying evolutionary active regions in the human genome’.  

Vacancy Reference No: JE25642  Salary: £27,578 - £35,938

Limit of tenure applies*

The project involves research on the variation of human genome in populations from various climate zones. It will combine evidence from Humanities and Natural Sciences to build realistic models of population dispersals over the past 100 thousand years and using high-throughput genotyping and second generation sequencing methods will attempt to reveal regions in the genome that have been affected by natural selection due to environment and life style differences. 

Applicants should have, or must be expecting to complete, a Ph.D. in Population Genetics, Bioinformatics or related field before they take up this position. A good knowledge of models, methods, and theory in human population genetics and working experience with genomic data bases is required. In addition, programming skills, experience with computer simulations and familiarity with analysis tools designed for genome-wide genotype and second generation sequencing data will be an advantage. 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr. Toomas Kivisild at tk331@cam.ac.uk 

Applications consisting of a full CV, letter of application and a signed CHRIS/6 application cover sheet (Parts 1 and 3 only) with the names and contact details of two referees should be sent to Mrs Fiona Moore, Department of Archaeology and Anthropology, Pembroke Street, CB2 3DZ, e-mail: fcm30@cam.ac.uk to arrive no later than 11th March 2013. A CHRIS/6 application cover sheet can be downloaded from www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/ 

Interviews will take place on 25th - 29th March 2013 

* Limit of tenure: 20 months for one Research Associate starting in April 2013 and 30 months for the one starting in January 2014.

Closing date: 11th March 2013.

The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.

The University of Cambridge only advertises their own and college vacancies on this website; we do not advertise any external vacancies.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

 
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