Postdoctoral Associate

Submitted: 03/17/2026
Submitted By: Daniel Schmitt
Department: Evolutionary Anthropology
Institution: Duke University
Job type: Postdoc
Apply by: 04/21/2026
Application Email:
Application URL: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31820

The School of Medicine and Department of Evolutionary Anthropology at Duke University are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Associate who will contribute to the teaching of medical students in Medical Human Gross Anatomy (including neuroanatomy) as well as 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 of any type in association with faculty in the Department of Evolutionary Anthropology, Biology, or other appropriate departments including in the School of Medicine or other aspects of curriculum development. This is a position designed for early career scientists. Applicants with previous experience teaching anatomy at some level will be favored.

This position requires a PhD. But we accept applications from and hire people who are close to completing their PhD.

Appointment may be renewed annually based on performance and funding availability for up to three years. 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.

The start date for this position is July 1, 2026. Application materials include a single cover letter summarizing teaching experience and research interests, a current CV, and contact information for three references. Questions can be directed to Daniel Schmitt (daniel.schmitt@duke.edu). Applications will be evaluated by a search committee, with final appointment recommended by the Gross Anatomy Course Faculty. Screening of applications will begin immediately and will close on Aril 21, 2026.

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities 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.

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.

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.