Assistant Professor in Biological Anthropology

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Anthropology at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Biological Anthropology, starting in Fall 2027. We seek an outstanding scholar whose research and teaching bridge evolutionary anthropology, comparative anatomy, and biomechanics to address fundamental questions about human evolution, development, and health, drawing on evidence from both fossil and extant populations. The successful candidate will have expertise in comparative anatomy and functional morphology and a research program investigating the evolutionary and developmental origins of human biological variation and their implications for modern human health. We are particularly interested in candidates who employ virtual anthropology in their research and teaching, including the development and application of innovative imaging, computational, and quantitative methods to investigate morphology, function, and variation. We welcome candidates who integrate computational techniques into their research, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, bioinformatics, and big data analytics, all aimed at addressing complex questions related to human evolution and health. Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at [email protected] or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination. https://apply.interfolio.com/192888

Requirements

• Ph.D.
• Post-doctoral research experience
• Record of research productivity

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in comparative anatomy and functional morphology.
• Research program investigating the evolutionary and developmental origins of human biological variation and their implications for modern human health.
• Experience employing virtual anthropology in research and teaching.
• Experience developing and applying innovative imaging, computational, and quantitative methods to investigate morphology, function, and variation.
• Integration of computational techniques such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, bioinformatics, and big data analytics into research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and teaching that bridges evolutionary anthropology, comparative anatomy, and biomechanics.
• Address fundamental questions about human evolution, development, and health using evidence from fossil and extant populations.
• Investigate the evolutionary and developmental origins of human biological variation and their implications for modern human health.
• Employ virtual anthropology in research and teaching, including innovative imaging, computational, and quantitative methods.
• Integrate computational techniques such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, bioinformatics, and big data analytics into research.
• Commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree