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Title
Post-Doctoral Researcher in Human Biology
Appointment Status
Non-Tenure Track
Department
IU Bloomington Anthropology
Location
Bloomington
Position Summary
The Department of Anthropology (https://anthropology.indiana.edu/) at Indiana University invites applications for a two-year post-doctoral research position in Human Biology under the supervision of Dr. Jennifer Cullin. The position will begin in fall 2025. The successful applicant will contribute to the development of a research program in biological normalcy. Biological normalcy is framework within which the bidirectional relationships between cultural understandings of human biological variation and statistical distributions of biological traits in human populations are examined. It aims to elucidate how normative views and statistical norms interact and shape a population’s understanding of human variation as well as potential biological consequences (see https://doi.org/10.1093/emph/eoz035 and https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-anthro-052721-090632 for detailed descriptions of the framework). H1-B sponsorship is not available for this position.
Basic Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have expertise in human biological variation (broadly defined), training in the field(s) of Biological Anthropology, Human Biology, and/or Biocultural Anthropology, and experience with grant writing and working in a lab setting. A Ph.D. is required at time of appointment.
Department Contact for Questions
Queries can be sent to Dr. Jennifer Cullin (jcullin@iu.edu).
Salary and Rank
62000
Special Instructions
Applicants should apply online. Application materials include a cover letter, CV, writing sample, and contact information for three letters of reference. The applicant should select a writing sample they feel represents their most important contribution to date. The cover letter (2-3 pages max) should outline how the position aligns with the applicant’s research program and career goals, the applicant’s interest in applying the biological normalcy framework to one or more aspect(s) of human biological variation, specify which aspect(s) of human biology are of interest, and detail the applicant’s experience in grant writing and lab work. Review of applications will begin May 1. Applications received by April 30 will be given full consideration; however, the search will remain open until the position is filled.
For Best Consideration Date
04/30/2025
Expected Start Date
08/01/2025
Posting Number
IU-101205-2025
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Application
- Writing Sample
- List Of References
Optional Documents
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
- Publication 1
- Publication 2
