Program for Human Evolutionary Biology: Two Assistant Professor Positions
Hiring Organization:
Stony Brook University
Position Description:
As initial appointments in an interdepartmental initiative in Human Evolutionary Biology, Stony Brook University invites applications for two tenure-track positions, one each in the Departments of Anthropology and Ecology and Evolution, at the level of Assistant Professor, beginning September 2012. Successful candidates for these positions will have an outstanding research program, a commitment to excellence in teaching and will participate in a new interdepartmental university initiative in Human Evolutionary Biology.
The Department of Anthropology seeks an individual specializing in an evolutionary approach to the study of human behavior in traditional (living or historic) or westernized human populations. Research areas may include optimal foraging, mating strategies, sexual conflict, life history theory, cooperation and aggression, disease and immunology, or other areas in behavioral ecology or evolutionary psychology. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and teaching an undergraduate course on the evolutionary basis of behavior.
The Department of Ecology and Evolution seeks an individual specializing in human population genetics or evolutionary genomics of primates, including humans. Basic descriptive, statistical modeling, or bioinformatic approaches will be considered. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and teaching an undergraduate course on human population genetics or primate genomics.
Qualifications/Experience:
Both candidates will be expected to teach additional undergraduate or graduate courses in their area of expertise, secure external research funding and play an active role in our highly ranked graduate programs. Stony Brook is located on the north shore of eastern Long Island, NY, amid extensive farmlands and vineyards, miles of beaches, and easy access to the cultural resources of New York City. This is a great place to establish a career and a nice place to be.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. by starting date and a strong publication record. Applicants should apply by email and application should include a letter of application (including research and teaching interests), curriculum vitae, up to three examples of publications, and request that three letters of recommendation be sent to: the Human Evolutionary Biology Search Committee, at either the Department of Anthropology or Ecology and Evolution (depending upon position applied for), Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794.
Applications for the Anthropology position should be emailed to Megan.Alberti@stonybrook.edu and for the Ecology and Evolution position they should be submitted online at http://life.bio.sunysb.edu/ee/recruitment.htm. Questions about the search should be directed to Diane Doran-Sheehy (ddoran@notes.cc.sunysb.edu) or Walt Eanes (weanes@notes.cc.sunysb.edu). Stony Brook University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Application Deadline:
For full consideration applications should be submitted before November 1, 2011.
Contact Information:
Diane Doran-Sheehy
Stony Brook University
USA
Telephone Number:
631-632-9445
Fax Number:
631-632-9165
E-mail Address:
ddoran@notes.cc.sunysb.edu