Assistant Professor, Biological Anthropology

Emory University

. Conduct research bridging evolutionary anthropology, comparative anatomy, and biomechanics .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evolutionary anthropology, comparative anatomy, and biomechanics, with a strong focus on integrating artificial intelligence, machine learning, and bioinformatics into research methodologies. Committed to teaching and mentoring at both undergraduate and graduate levels while aligning research with institutional goals.

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Ph.D.Post-Doctoral Research ExperienceComparative Anatomy ExpertiseArtificial Intelligence IntegrationTeaching and Mentoring Commitment

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Hard Skills

Comparative AnatomyFunctional MorphologyImaging MethodsComputational MethodsQuantitative MethodsVirtual AnthropologyBig Data AnalyticsMachine LearningBioinformaticsResearch Productivity

Soft Skills

MentoringTeaching

Industry Keywords

Evolutionary AnthropologyHuman EvolutionDevelopmental OriginsBiological VariationHealth Implications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct research bridging evolutionary anthropology, comparative anatomy, and biomechanics
Investigate fundamental questions about human evolution, development, and health using evidence from fossil and extant populations
Develop and apply innovative imaging, computational, and quantitative methods to investigate morphology, function, and variation
Integrate artificial intelligence, machine learning, bioinformatics, and big data analytics into research
Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
Align scholarship, teaching, mentoring, service, and professional goals with Emory’s mission and principles

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ph.D. required
Post-doctoral research experience
Record of research productivity
Expertise in comparative anatomy and functional morphology
Research program addressing evolutionary and developmental origins of human biological variation and implications for modern human health
Expertise or experience employing virtual anthropology
Experience with imaging, computational, and quantitative methods
Experience integrating artificial intelligence, machine learning, bioinformatics, and big data analytics
Commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring
Materials required: cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, Statement of Institutional Fit, and contact information for three references
Applications due by November 15, 2026

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment protections
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion