The Department of Anthropology within the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in biological anthropology.

The successful candidate will have an active research program on humans or human ancestors grounded in biocultural perspectives that bridge evolutionary anthropology and human biology. Some areas of particular interest include developmental influences on adult biology and health, non-genetic forms of biological inheritance, climate adaptations, functional morphology, or physiological and nutritional responses to environmental stress and disease. Work informed by theoretical frameworks such as—but not limited—life history theory, various social theories, developmental plasticity, or evolutionary quantitative genetics is also encouraged. We seek candidates who demonstrate the potential to pursue impactful, forward-looking scholarship and employ innovative methods, including computational and quantitative approaches as well as lab-based methods. The ability to foster interdisciplinary collaborations within anthropology and across related fields is highly desirable.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of research and contribute to the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs in biological anthropology and develop courses in their area of specialization. The standard teaching load is 2-2, with substantial involvement in graduate education, including graduate-level teaching, student mentoring and advising, and service as chair or member of graduate M.A. and Ph.D. committees. Our department has well-established M.A. and Ph.D. graduate programs through which the successful candidate will sponsor students. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and collegial 4-field anthropology department at the flagship, public, land-grant, institution of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE). More information about the department can be found here: https://www.unr.edu/anthropology

Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in anthropology or a related field in hand by July 1, 2027.
A developing or established research agenda in biological anthropology.

Preferred Qualifications
A record of, or potential for, publishing in top-tier outlets in relevant fields.
Demonstrated excellence, or clear evidence of potential for excellence in teaching in the field of biological anthropology.

Compensation Grade
Assistant Professor (9-month, B-contract).
Salary is competitive with a range of $73,000 to $76,000 and commensurate with related education and experience.

The application is available at this website.

Please attach the following documents to your application:
1) A complete curriculum vita
2) A 2–3-page cover letter outlining qualifications, experience, research agenda, teaching and/or mentorship experience, and how you would contribute toward the college’s mission.
3) The names and contact information for three professional references.
** Finalists will be asked to share recent teaching evaluations

Posting Close Time
Applications must be received by 11:59pm on December 4, 2026.
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. First review of applications will begin on Monday, December 7th.
This posting will no longer be available to apply to after 12:00am on December 5, 2027.

Contact Information for this position
Search Chair: Geoffrey M. Smith, Professor of Anthropology, geoffreys@unr.edu

Search Coordinator: Jeannie Harrison, Administrative Assistant, bharrison@unr.edu

The Laboratories of Molecular Anthropology and Microbiome Research (LMAMR) at the University of Oklahoma, Norman, are seeking a highly motivated, PhD-level scientist to serve as a Research Scientist. This role is ideal for a researcher who enjoys balancing hands-on experimental work with data analysis, academic writing, and mentoring trainees, and who thrives in a collaborative, research environment.

LMAMR represents an interdisciplinary partnership that seeks to understand biocultural, ecological and evolutionary dimensions of life. We study biomolecules retrieved from the following: extant, forensic, historical, archaeological, and environmental materials, with special attention to humans and human-associated organisms including commensals and pathogens. Our mission includes innovation in research and commitment to training in molecular and systems biology approaches, with a collaborative effort towards conservation, cultural respect, community engagement and outreach, both regional and international.

Duties:
Collaborate with PIs and project technicians on study design and data generation.
Conduct bioinformatic analyses on ancient and modern genomic datasets.
Write manuscripts in support of the LMAMR projects.
Mentor undergraduate, graduate and visiting students.
Work closely with the PIs and project stakeholders on collaborative activities with tribal communities and resource managers.
Contribute to the LMAMR community.
Co-write grants for additional funding and support.
Participate in science communication endeavors.
Travel for project meetings/sample collection as needed.

Qualifications:
Education: Required Ph.D in Life Sciences or Computer Science (preferably Genomics, Evolutionary Biology, Computational Biology and/or Conservation Biology) ** or Anthropology with genomics experience

Skills:
* Strong background in population genetics and bioinformatics
* Experience analyzing whole genome datasets
* Experience with ancient DNA or degraded DNA (not required but useful)

The ideal Research Scientist will be interested in strengthening their skills in informatics, student mentorship, and paleogenomics. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the preferred qualifications in the job posting. We value the skills and perspectives that scientists from a variety of backgrounds bring, as they can drive our lab’s research in innovative and exciting directions.

Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should reach out to Dr. Courtney Hofman (courtney.hofman@ou.edu) with questions and submit their CV and cover letter via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/192986

The laboratory of Fernando A Villanea in the Department of Anthropology at The University of Colorado Boulder is seeking applications for a postdoctoral scholar. The postdoc will have the opportunity to lead multiple population genetics and computational biology studies on Neanderthal and Denisovan ancestry in Indigenous and Latino American populations, through computational approaches. This includes mastering the existing computational architecture developed by the lab. Additional research project opportunities in human population genomics, in animal domestication, or in other areas based on individual interests, are also possible. For more information about the lab visit: https://www.villanealab.com/

For further information, see: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/PostDoctoral-Associate/69938