Postdoctoral Scholar — Human Biology and Anthropological Genetics Position Overview School / Campus / College: College of Arts and Sciences Organization: Anthropology Title: Postdoctoral Scholar — Human Biology and Anthropological Genetics Position Details Position Description The University of Washington (Seattle, WA) invites applications for a one-year Postdoctoral Scholar position, with likely possibility of
renewal for at least a second year. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of and in collaboration with Dan Eisenberg, Professor of Anthropology. Ideal applicants will have broad interests in the evolutionary biology of living humans and/or non-human primates. Job duties will be adapted based on the complementary interests and career goals of the Postdoctoral Scholar with Dr. Eisenberg and could
include the development of new research directions. The fellow is likely to work on projects investigating telomere biology, genomics, and epigenomics, using data and samples from the Cebu Longitudinal Health and Nutrition Survey, chimpanzee samples, and other human and non-human primate cohorts. Other possible projects may relate to studying best practices in biological anthropology and science more broadly. The
fellow will be able to gain experience in publishing, laboratory skills, mentoring students, and with grant submissions. Applicants with appropriate interests who are eligible are strongly encouraged to get in touch with Dr. Eisenberg about also applying for the Biological Mechanisms of Healthy Aging Training Program (https://halo.dlmp.uw.edu/bmha/post-doctoral-openings/). The position is 100% FTE for 12 months.
Benefits such as medical, dental, and retirement are also included (more details at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/post-doctoral-scholars-and-fellows/). The base salary range for this position (assuming no previous postdoctoral positions) will be a minimum of $5,705 per month ($68,460/year) and a maximum of $6,500 per month ($78,000/year), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as
mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Postdoctoral scholars are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website. Review of applications will begin immediately, and priority given to those received by July 15, 2026. The
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