INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL,
BEHAVIORAL & ECONIMIC RESEARCH (ISBER)
POSITION: Postdoctoral
Scholar
The Institute for Social, Behavioral and Economic Research
(ISBER) at the
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
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.