Post Doctoral Associate: Evolutionary Medicine & Human Behaviour

Post Doctoral Associate: Evolutionary Medicine & Human Behaviour Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ — USA Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ USA Posted Dec 10, 2025 Due Nov 29, 2026 Job Description Position Title: Postdoctoral Researcher – Anthropology Type: Full-Time Location: Rutgers University – New Brunswick, NJ (Douglass Campus) Salary: Starting at $63,968 per year Posted: 11/29/2025 Application Deadline (Priority Screening): January 3, 2026 Overview: The evolve-D lab, led by Siobhán Cully in the Department of Anthropology at Rutgers University, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher. This position focuses on interdisciplinary projects in evolutionary medicine and human behavior. Candidates with expertise in quantitative, laboratory, or field-based methods, as well as theoretical knowledge in kinship, gendered labor divisions, or disability evolution, are encouraged to apply. The appointment offers a flexible start date, competitive salary, full benefits, and hybrid work options. Responsibilities: Conduct research on evolutionary medicine and human behavior. Design and implement lab or field research programs, including accessible training protocols. Utilize human biological lab-based methodologies such as human energetics, anthropometry, and biological markers. Perform quantitative analysis of complex datasets. Collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams and contribute to publications (in press or near-submission acceptable). Present research findings at conferences and contribute to scientific publications. Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Anthropology, Biology, Demography, Statistics, or a related field (or expected by May 2026). Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following areas: Accessible lab or field-work design and training Human biological lab-based methodologies Quantitative data analysis Evidence of collaborative research publications or manuscripts in preparation/submission. Required Skills & Abilities: Strong theoretical and methodological background in human evolutionary biology and behavior. Proficiency in laboratory, field, or computational research techniques. Excellent analytical, scientific writing, and communication skills. Ability to collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary research teams. Salary & Benefits: Starting salary: $63,968 (final offer based on qualifications, experience, and available funding). Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, prescription drug coverage, retirement plans, paid leave, life insurance, employee discounts, and educational benefits. Equity Statement: Rutgers University is an Affi­ mative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. #J-18808-Ljbffr TopSciNet