Postdoctoral Associate

The School of Medicine and Department of Evolutionary Anthropology at Duke University are seeking at least one position for a full-time Postdoctoral Associate who will contribute to the teaching of medical students in Medical Human Gross Anatomy as well as students and residents in other anatomically-based medical school courses at an advanced and clinical level. Candidates will also be involved in new curriculum development including radiological imaging of cadaveric specimens for teaching and research.
Candidates will be expected to participate in research in the laboratories of faculty in the Department of Evolutionary Anthropology.

Priority will be given to candidates interested in working with faculty who teach in the medical school or teach anatomy courses at the university using medical school resources.

Appointments may be for one to three years with the possibility of annual renewal thereafter. The length of initial and renewal appointments is based on multiple factors including experience, performance, and budgetary considerations. Teaching and research performance are evaluated annually with renewal based on these evaluations.Applicants should have completed a Ph.D or expect to do so prior to or soon after starting in the position. PH.D. status will determine salary range.

Applicants should apply through academicjobsonline.org. Application materials include a letter summarizing teaching experience and research interests, a current CV, and contact information for three references. Questions can be directed to Angel Zeininger (angel.zeininger@duke.edu) and Daniel Schmitt (daniel.schmitt@duke.edu).

Applications will be evaluated by a search committee, with final appointment recommended by the Gross Anatomy Course Directors. Applicants are welcome to contact faculty in the department to discuss research opportunities.

Screening of applications will begin immediately. The positions are available to begin by July 1, 2019, however it may be possible to start in the position as late as August 1, 2019.

Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/13498. No paper applications will be accepted, unless specifically solicited.

Duke 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 makes good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.