Postdoctoral Scholar — Human biology and anthropological genetics
Position Overview
Organization: Anthropology
Title: Postdoctoral Scholar — Human biology and anthropological genetics
Position Details
Position Description
The University of Washington (Seattle, WA) invites applications for a one-year Postdoctoral Scholar position, with likely renewal for at least a second year. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of Dan Eisenberg, Associate Professor of Anthropology. Ideal applicants will have broad interests in the evolutionary biology of living humans. Job duties will be adapted based on the interests and career goals of the Postdoctoral Scholar. The fellow is likely to work on projects investigating telomere biology, genomics, and epigenomics, using data and samples from the Cebu Longitudinal Health and Nutrition Survey, and other human and non-human primate cohorts. Other possible projects may relate to studying the culture of science.
The position is 100% FTE for 12 months and offers a salary of at least $65,484 depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits such as medical, dental, and retirement are also included (more details at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/post-doctoral-scholars-and-fellows/). Review of applications will begin immediately, and priority given to those received by December 19, 2022. The anticipated start date is February 6, 2023, but this is negotiable for possible earlier or later start.
Responsibilities:
- The candidate will work in collaboration with Professor Eisenberg on research projects related to the evolutionary biology of aging, life history theory, intergenerational plasticity and/or meta-science.
- The candidate will lead and manage day-to-day operations of the Anthropological Genetics Lab, including mentoring of graduate and undergraduate research students.
- Collaborative research, discussion, and presentation of research results is expected.
Note: The University of Washington restricts Postdoctoral Scholar appointments to a total of five years, including postdoctoral experience(s) at other institutions.
The University of Washington and the International Union, Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, Local 4121 (UAW 4121) have negotiated a collective bargaining agreement for Postdoctoral Scholars. Employees in this title are represented by UAW 4121 and will be subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For details on the agreement reached, please visit:
hr.uw.edu/files/labor/UAW-4121-Postdoc-2021-2023-CBA-TA.pdf
Qualifications
By the start date, all elements of the PhD should be completed and the degree conferred in biological anthropology, or similar field.
Instructions
Please submit the following documents via Interfolio:
- Cover letter which includes 1-2 pages explaining your research experience and future goals. Please note your experience in molecular genetics/biology laboratory work.
- Curriculum vitae
- Contact information for three references
- PDF copies of two publications or research papers in preparation.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits Information
A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.
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Disability Services
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COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and Information
Under University of Washington (UW) Policy, University-compensated personnel must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, or receive a UW-approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement will be a condition of any offer associated with this recruitment. For more information, please visit https://www.washington.edu/coronavirus/vaccination-requirement/.