The Department of Anthropology at the University of Oklahoma (OU) and Laboratories of Molecular Anthropology and Microbiome Research (LMAMR) invite applications for a 9-month tenured/tenure-track/ appointment at the rank of assistant or associate professor with a start date of Fall 2026. 

We seek an innovative, creative and collaborative Molecular Anthropologist who will establish a discipline-leading, student-involved, cross-disciplinary and externally funded research program; build collaborations within and outside the University; and work with colleagues and students toward OU’s Lead On Strategic Plan. 

The ideal candidate will specialize in Molecular Anthropology with a focus in Ancient/Modern Epigenetics, Microbiome, Ancient Pathogens, eDNA/sedaDNA, One Health, or Human Biology. This position will contribute substantially to the ongoing research in molecular anthropology at OU.  

We are seeking a scholar whose home department would be Anthropology but would also be affiliated with the Laboratories of Molecular Anthropology and Microbiome Research (LMAMR) at OU. LMAMR represents an interdisciplinary partnership that seeks to understand biocultural, ecological, and evolutionary dimensions of life. We study biomolecules retrieved from extant, forensic, historical, archaeological, and environmental materials, with special attention to humans and human-associated organisms, including commensals and pathogens. LMAMR is also home to a world-class ancient DNA laboratory. For additional details, please visit https://lmamr.org/. 

A successful candidate will be expected to provide training for graduate students and postdocs and mentor undergraduates in research. Additionally, they will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching (one course per semester while associated with LMAMR ) in areas such as in existing courses, “What Makes Us Human,” “Plagues and People,” population genetics, biological anthropology, and/or in their specific area of expertise.

OU invests in its faculty by providing support and resources through the Center for Faculty Excellence and the Vice President for Research and Partnerships Office. The Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences supports faculty development through mentoring, a new faculty orientation series, and access to research and educational supports. We encourage candidates to apply who are seeking to work in a collaborative multi-PI lab setting and a rapidly growing college with collegial interdisciplinary groups and strong academic units. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Ph.D. in anthropology or other related field in hand by start date.
• Established record of high-quality research and publications.
• Demonstrated record of, or clear potential for, strong extramural funding.
• Commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses that engage students.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience leading collaborative projects and working with interdisciplinary teams. 
• Demonstrated teaching record. 
• Potential for collaborations with others within LMAMR and across the university.

Application Instructions:
Qualified individuals may apply at https://apply.interfolio.com/174780

Applicants should submit 1) a cover letter describing your interest in the position and, your fit with the LMAMR, 2) a full curriculum vitae; 3) a research portfolio consisting of up to a two page narrative and up to three representative publications;  4) teaching portfolio consisting of up to a two page narrative and optional syllabus for a course you are interested in teaching; 5) names and contact information for three confidential letters of recommendation

Screening of candidates will begin November 15 and will continue until the positions are filled.  

Inquiries should be directed to the search committee chair:
Patrick Livingood, Associate Professor
University of Oklahoma
patrickl@ou.edu

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The Department of Anthropology at Northwestern University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track associate professorship in biological anthropology beginning September 1, 2026. We seek an anthropologist with interests that complement current faculty strengths in biocultural and evolutionary perspectives on human and non-human primate biology, growth and development, and health. Potential areas of specialization include, but are not limited to, molecular or population genetics, epigenetics, demography, life history theory, neurobiology, microbiome, and human adaptability. Applicants should have active research and publications in biological anthropology and should demonstrate success in obtaining external funding. The successful candidate will be involved in the ongoing development of undergraduate and graduate curricula in biological anthropology within the context of a four-field anthropology program that encourages dialogue across the subfields. The successful candidate will teach a standard load of four courses per year on Northwestern's quarter system schedule. They will also be expected to advise undergraduate and graduate students, attend department events such as our colloquium series, serve on committees for tasks such as updating departmental policy and reviewing curriculum, and more generally contribute to community building in the department.

The deadline to submit an application is March 1, 2025. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, research statement, statement of teaching interests, writing sample, and contact information for three references. Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. degree in anthropology or a related field. Preference may be given to candidates who have demonstrated experience working with diverse student communities.

The full job advertisement can be found here:
https://anthropology.northwestern.edu/people/faculty-searches.html

Please reach out to Nancy Hickey (Nancy.hickey@northwestern.edu) with any questions.

Salary
The expected base pay range for this position is $125,000 - $150,000.
This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more!  Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Please read ALL instructions and make preparations before proceeding to the application page:

• Applications will only be accepted via online submission (see link below).

• Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files, and please be sure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted.

• Please also prepare a list of names and email addresses for your external academic references; your references will be contacted directly by the online system and invited to upload their letters on your behalf.

• All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the "Submit" button.

• Be aware that incomplete applications cannot be saved.

Applications accepted here:
https://facultyrecruiting.northwestern.edu/apply/MjMwNw==

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Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative ActionEmployer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Click for information on EEO is the Law.

The Department of Anthropology at New York University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment as an assistant professor in Biological Anthropology. The appointment will begin September 1, 2025, subject to administrative and budgetary approval.

We seek a scholar who works on nonhuman primate systems and with components of the “omics,” broadly defined. The ideal candidate will combine laboratory work in areas such as genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics, with long-term field research on primates. Potential areas of research interest include, but are not limited to: the genomic architecture of phenotypic variation and adaptation to the environment; the genomics of population biology, evolution, hybridization, and introgression; the influence of the social and physical environment on biological phenotypes, including at the molecular level; and the relationships between the genome, bodies, brains, and behaviors. The candidate will join the department’s highly regarded Center for the Study of Human Origins.

https://apply.interfolio.com/153021