Postdoc: Evolutionary Medicine & Human Behavior

TopSciNet; New Brunswick (NJ); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers University – New Brunswick invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Anthropology focusing on evolutionary medicine and human behavior. The Evolve-D lab welcomes candidates with quantitative, lab, or field-based strengths and a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and hybrid work options at Rutgers University – Douglass Campus, New Brunswick, NJ.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Anthropology, Biology, Demography, Statistics, or related field.
• Experience with quantitative data analysis, lab or field research methods.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with publications or manuscripts in preparation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on evolutionary medicine and human behavior.
• Design and implement lab or field research programs and training protocols.
• Utilize human biological lab-based methodologies such as energetics, anthropometry, and biomarkers.
• Perform quantitative analysis of complex datasets.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and contribute to publications (in press or near-submission).
• Present findings at conferences and contribute to scientific publications.

Skills

Quantitative data analysis

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Anthropology or related field

Job description

Rutgers University – New Brunswick invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Anthropology focusing on evolutionary medicine and human behavior. The Evolve-D lab welcomes candidates with quantitative, lab, or field-based strengths and a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and hybrid work options at Rutgers University – Douglass Campus, New Brunswick, NJ.