Position ID: | Duke-EVANTH-GOLDBERTPOSTDOC3 [#14563, Goldberg] |
Position Title: | Postdoctoral Associate |
Position Type: | Postdoctoral |
Position Location: | Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States [map] |
Subject Areas: | Statistics / Statistics Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology |
Appl Deadline: | 2020/04/01 11:59PM![]() |
Position Description: |
The Goldberg lab in the department of Evolutionary Anthropology is recruiting a postdoctoral scholar to join the lab on January 15, 2020. The candidate will develop and apply quantitative methods to study genetic data from multiple species in the context of demographic, archeological, paleontological, and environmental records. The associate is expected to prepare related manuscripts for publications and present results at annual conferences. The postdoctoral scholar may work on a range of projects in evolutionary and human genetics, computational archeology, and human-environment interactions, including:
Other proposed research within the scope of lab interests is welcome. The Goldberg lab combines theory and computational data analysis; interest in biological applications of programming, statistics, and/or mathematics is required. Candidates must have a PhD in biological anthropology, evolutionary biology, statistics, mathematics, or a related area by the time they start. Demonstrated ability to prepare and present scientific research in the form of peer-reviewed publications preferred. Initial appointment is for 1 year, with planned annual renewal. To apply to this position please upload a cover letter, CV, a draft or published version of a manuscript, a brief statement of research interests, and contact information for 3 references to Academic Jobs Online at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/14563. No paper applications will be accepted unless specifically solicited. Duke University is an Affirmative Action/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, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. |