The Pontzer Lab in the Department of Evolutionary Anthropology at Duke University seeks two Postdoctoral Associates for research investigating the effects of physical activity on energy expenditure, energy balance, and health outcomes.
These two positions are:
- Non-Human Primate Activity & Physiology: This postdoc will work as part of a team investigating social interaction and physical activity effects on heart rate and energy expenditure in wild baboons in Amboseli National Park, Kenya.
- Human Ecology, Energetics, and Climate: This postdoc will work as part of a team investigating the impacts of climate, physical activity, and market integration on water turnover, energy expenditure, and health metrics among the Daasanach community in northern Kenya.
Both positions will require self-direction and the ability to work effectively with other team members, undergraduate, graduate, and other post-doctoral researchers in the lab. Candidates must have obtained their PhD in a related field prior to the start date.
Responsibilities for both positions will include collaborating on the development of research protocols, data collection and analysis, budget and supply management, manuscript and grant preparation, IRB and/or IACUC submissions, and the supervision of students and research assistants.
For more information, please view the job announcement.
