Duke University, Evolutionary Anthropology
Position Description
The Lonsdorf Lab in the Department of Evolutionary Anthropology at Duke University seeks an Associate in Research to begin as early as August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will work as part of a team investigating the intersections among early-life adversity, social behavior, health, and aging in wild chimpanzees. The position requires self-direction and the ability to work effectively with other team members both in the lab at Duke and with partners from international great ape field sites in Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. Duties include data management, entry, and analysis; assisting with grants and manuscripts; ordering lab equipment and supplies; maintaining lab organization; assisting with arrangements for travel, conferences, and lab meetings; working with department management in organizing receipts for lab expenditures; and helping with other tasks as needed. This position requires a minimum degree of a BS/BA. Prior experience working with large datasets and as part of a collaborative team is preferred. Review of candidates will begin seven days after the job is posted on Academic Jobs Online and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should upload the following to Academic Jobs Online: a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and contact information for three references (reference letters are not needed at the application stage). Apply online at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31995. Questions may be directed to elizabeth.lonsdorf@duke.edu.Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.
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Application Materials Required:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses
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