About the Position
Duke University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in Evolutionary Anthropology, offering two exciting research pathways within the Pontzer Lab. These roles focus on human ecology, energetics, climate impacts, ageing, and population health, with research centred in East Africa and across international collaborative sites. Supervised by Professor Herman Pontzer, the positions provide a two-year funded appointment, renewable for a third year based on performance. Both posts contribute to projects exploring climate-driven energy expenditure, water turnover, health metrics, ageing networks, and cross-site ecological research. The positions combine interdisciplinary methods, fieldwork, collaborative research networks, and opportunities to work with leading scientists across Duke’s global health and evolutionary anthropology community.
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Position/Job Details
- Position: Postdoctoral Associate
- Institution: Duke University
- Department: Department of Evolutionary Anthropology
- Research field: Evolutionary Anthropology / Human Ecology / Population Health
- Location: Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Number of posts: 2
- Job Type: Full-time, Postdoctoral
- Start Date (Anticipated): January–July 2026
- Working Hours: Full-time
- Salary Range: Based on current NIH scales
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research Area
- Human ecology, energetics, and climate
- Water turnover and energy expenditure
- Population ecology, ageing, and health networks
- Cross-site comparative ecological research
- Global health and evolutionary anthropology
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in a related field
- Ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams
- Strong research, analytical, and scientific writing skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with human ecology, energetics, fieldwork, or global health
- Experience coordinating research sites or managing shared research resources
- Background in data analysis, research protocol development, or IRB/IACUC submissions
Key Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing research protocols
- Conducting data collection and analysis
- Managing project budgets and supplies
- Preparing manuscripts and grant proposals
- Supporting IRB and/or IACUC submissions
- Supervising students and research assistants
- Coordinating cross-site research activities (PECAHN position)
- Contributing to collaborative research within Duke’s scientific community
Application Process
How to Apply
Applicants must submit all materials through Academic Jobs Online. No paper applications will be accepted unless specifically requested.
Required Documents
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Contact information for three referees
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 6 October 2025
- Deadline: 31 January 2026
- Interview Date: Not specified
Useful Links
- Institution Website: Duke University
- Official Notification Link: click here
- Apply now: click here
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