Post Doctoral Associate: Evolutionary Medicine & Human Behaviour

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ — USA

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ USA Posted Dec 10, 2025 Due Nov 29, 2026

Position Title: Postdoctoral Researcher – Anthropology
Type: Full-Time
Location: Rutgers University – New Brunswick, NJ (Douglass Campus)
Salary: Starting at $63,968 per year
Posted: 11/29/2025
Final date to receive applications (Priority Screening): January 3, 2026

Overview: The evolve-D lab, led by Siobhán Cully in the Department of Anthropology at Rutgers University, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher. This position focuses on interdisciplinary projects in evolutionary medicine and human behavior. Candidates with expertise in quantitative, laboratory, or field-based methods, as well as theoretical knowledge in kinship, gendered labor divisions, or disability evolution, are encouraged to apply. The appointment offers a flexible start date, competitive salary, full benefits, and hybrid work options.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on evolutionary medicine and human behavior.
• Design and implement lab or field research programs, including accessible training protocols.
• Utilize human biological lab-based methodologies such as human energetics, anthropometry, and biological markers.
• Perform quantitative analysis of complex datasets.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams and contribute to publications (in press or near-submission acceptable).
• Present research findings at conferences and contribute to scientific publications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Anthropology, Biology, Demography, Statistics, or a related field (or expected by May 2026).
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following areas:
  • Accessible lab or field-work design and training
  • Human biological lab-based methodologies
  • Quantitative data analysis
  • Evidence of collaborative research publications or manuscripts in preparation/submission.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Strong theoretical and methodological background in human evolutionary biology and behavior.
• Proficiency in laboratory, field, or computational research techniques.
• Excellent analytical, scientific writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary research teams.

Salary & Benefits:

• Starting salary: $63,968 (final offer based on qualifications, experience, and available funding).
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, prescription drug coverage, retirement plans, paid leave, life insurance, employee discounts, and educational benefits.

Equity Statement: Rutgers University is an Affi­ mative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.