Assistant Professor: Evolutionary Aging & Biocultural Health

Boston University, Anthropology; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University’s Anthropology Department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Evolutionary and Biocultural Approaches to Aging. We seek a biological anthropologist studying aging, senescence, and life-course health trajectories, using evolutionary and life-course methods to understand interactions of biology, environment, and society across generations.

This cluster hire supports Health Across the Lifespan and offers opportunities to apply computational and

Qualifications

• PhD in Anthropology or related field with demonstrated ability to lead independent research.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching, education, and mentorship of students.
• Experience with aging, life-course health, or biocultural approaches is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an independent research program within aging and biocultural approaches.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and mentor students.
• Engage in service to the department, university, and professional community.
• Collaborate across disciplines and leverage large datasets and AI methods.

Skills

Independent research leadership

Teaching & mentoring

Collaborative research

Education

PhD in Anthropology

Job description

Boston University’s Anthropology Department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Evolutionary and Biocultural Approaches to Aging. We seek a biological anthropologist studying aging, senescence, and life-course health trajectories, using evolutionary and life-course methods to understand interactions of biology, environment, and society across generations.

This cluster hire supports Health Across the Lifespan and offers opportunities to apply computational and