Postdoctoral Fellow: Aging in Macaque Hurricanes Study

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University in New York, NY invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate to study aging in a long-running nonhuman primate cohort. The project integrates physiological, physical, molecular, and social data to examine hurricane impacts on aging and the buffering effect of social factors.

The position starts November 1, 2026 for one year with renewal based on funding and performance; it requires onsite work in New York and welcomes international candidates.

Qualifications

• PhD in zoology, animal biology, biological anthropology, or related field.
• Evidence of active outputs such as peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience working directly with nonhuman primate systems is an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Integrate data across physiological, physical, molecular, and social aging domains.
• Produce manuscripts on the impacts of hurricanes on multidimensional aging and the modulating effects of social buffering.

Education

PhD in zoology/animal biology/biological anthropology

Job description

New York University in New York, NY invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate to study aging in a long-running nonhuman primate cohort. The project integrates physiological, physical, molecular, and social data to examine hurricane impacts on aging and the buffering effect of social factors.

The position starts November 1, 2026 for one year with renewal based on funding and performance; it requires onsite work in New York and welcomes international candidates.