Postdoctoral Fellow

Submitted: 04/22/2025
Submitted By: Chris Kuzawa
Department: Human Evolutionary Biology
Institution: Harvard University
Job type: Postdoc
Apply by: 06/01/2025
Application Email:
Application URL: https:/academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/14854

Seeking a postdoctoral research associate to oversee analysis and write up of an extensive longitudinal dataset that has followed a large population in Cebu, Philippines, for more than 40 years. Recently generated genome-wide methylation data will be used to explore a range of questions, with topical focus flexible (additional questions not involving DNA methylation data are also possibilities). Duties will involve helping coordinate a weekly lab group meeting (journal readings, in progress research talks, visiting speakers), and helping affiliated PhD and undergraduate students gain access to and work with the Cebu data. The Postdoc will have opportunities to lead analysis and write up of original research articles, along with co-authorship opportunities for analyses led by mentees. Statistical expertise is necessary, as is familiarity with bioinformatic pipelines and approaches for working with methylation data, or a willingness/ability to learn these methods. We are a small but vibrant department housed in the Museum of Natural History and focused on studying the evolution of humans. The Department hosts weekly research talks (in addition to our human biology group, other labs focus on the microbiome, functional genomics, ancient DNA, human energetics, brain evolution, cultural evolution, wild primate behavioral ecology). Come join our group! Rates set at standard levels and with renewal contingent upon performance.