Assistant Professor in Biological Anthropology

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

5d • Hybrid

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.

Requirements

• Ph.D.
• Post-doctoral research experience
• Record of research productivity
• Commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Candidates who employ virtual anthropology in their research and teaching
• Development and application of 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.
• Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

Benefits

• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
• Assurance of participation in university programs and use of facilities without discrimination.
• Compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action.
• Reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

What This Job Offers

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