INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL, BEHAVIORAL & ECONIMIC RESEARCH (ISBER)

POSITION: Postdoctoral Scholar

 

The Institute for Social, Behavioral and Economic Research (ISBER) at the University of California, Santa Barbara, invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar position in the area of biocultural / evolutionary anthropology from July 1, 2009 through April 30, 2010.  Potential for multi-year renewal will be based on performance, and dependent on additional funding.

 

The successful applicant will collaborate on research projects concerning the biodemography and economics of human aging and development from an evolutionary perspective. Topics also include the epidemiology of acute and chronic disease, evolutionary medicine, family dynamics and the buffering effects of social networks. These are part of the Tsimane Health and Life History Project (see http://www.unm.edu/~tsimane for more information). Additional Project management responsibilities may be required. Extensive quantitative skills, including multivariate statistics, database management and programming, are required. Additional mathematical modeling skills are a plus.

 

Ph.D. in anthropology, demography, human biology, biostatistics or related field at the time of appointment is required and applicants must have demonstrated effectiveness in research. The position will remain open until filled, but applicants are advised to submit their applications by May 15, 2009 for primary consideration. This appointment begins July 1, 2009.

 

Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and any appropriate collective bargaining agreement. Salary based on qualifications.

 

The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research and service.

 

Please send a cover letter, CV with names and addresses of three referees, 1-2 page description of research achievements, 1-2 page description of research goals, and copies of two publications to:

 

Attention:

Dr. Michael Gurven

Postdoctoral Scholar Search Committee

Department of Anthropology

University of California, Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, CA 93106 – 3210

 

Information about the UCSB Department of Anthropology is available through the Department’s Home Page, http://www.anth.ucsb.edu

 

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.