Postdoctoral Research Scholar for the Stone Lab at ASU

The Stone Lab (https://stone.lab.asu.edu/) is located on Arizona State
University's Tempe campus and is directed by Dr. Anne Stone, Regent's
Professor in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change. The central
focus of the Stone laboratory is anthropological genetics. Currently,
projects focus on human population history, understanding how humans have
adapted to their environments, including their disease environments,
improving methods for analyzing degraded DNA from forensic contexts,
and examining the evolutionary dynamics of pathogens causing tuberculosis
and leprosy.

We are seeking applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Scholar
to work under the supervision of Dr. Anne Stone. We are searching for
a highly motivated researcher to join our group to work on projects
related to forensic genetic analyses of samples from challenging contexts,
conservation genomics and/or ancient DNA analyses of ancient pathogens.

The successful candidate will be working with ancient or degraded DNA,
using molecular laboratory techniques (such as DNA extraction, library
construction and capture) and conducting analyses of genomic data (with R,
python, bash and bioinformatic software). The successful candidate will
be engaged in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, working with
our collaborators, and will be provided opportunities to contribute to
and/or develop external grant proposals.

This is an in-person, full-time, fiscal-year, term-limited 1-year
position, which may be renewable for a second year, contingent on
continued satisfactory performance, the availability of funding and
the needs of the University. The anticipated start date is July 1,
2024. All Postdoctoral Research Scholar appointments are for one year,
July 1st through June 30th.

The fiscal year (12-month) salary for this Postdoctoral Research
Scholar position is $55,000 along with competitive benefits through ASU,
including health insurance, and paid vacation and holidays. This position
is located at the Arizona State University at the Tempe campus.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

*         A PhD in Anthropology, Evolutionary Genetics or related
          fields.

*         Applicants must be within five years of receipt of their PhD
          to be considered.

*         Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff,
and student communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter
<https://newamericanuniversity.asu.edu/about/asu-charter-mission-and-goals#:~:text=ASU%20is%20a%20comprehensive%20public,of%20the%20communities%20it%20serves>

Desired Qualifications

*         Demonstrated experience with molecular laboratory analyses of
          ancient or degraded samples and bioinformatic analyses of
          genomic data.

*         Supervisory experience with student researchers.

*         Evidence of excellent organizational and project
          management skills.

*         Experience working independently and collaboratively in a
          team.

*         Experience working collaboratively with other departments and
          programs, across disciplines on grant-funded projects,
          publications or activities.

*         Evidence of commitment to creating and maintaining an
          inclusive environment.

Applications and Inquiries
Initial review of applications will begin on May 17, 2024 if position is
not filled, review of complete applications will occur every two weeks
thereafter until the search is closed.

Only electronic submissions will be reviewed.  Incomplete applications
will not be considered. To apply, please submit application materials
electronically to http://apply.interfolio.com/144157

Required materials include:

1.    a letter of interest describing how you meet the required and
      desired qualifications

2.    a current curriculum vitae, and

3.    up-to-date contact information (including email addresses) for
      three (3) professional references.

General questions about this position may be directed to Dr. Anne Stone:
ACStone@asu.edu.

Background check is required for employment.

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected
by law.  (See https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and
https://www.asu.edu/titleIX).

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Anne C. Stone, PhD
Regents Professor
School of Human Evolution and Social Change
Arizona State University

Center for Evolution and Medicine
Center for Bioarchaeological Research
Institute of Human Origins (affiliated faculty)

Mailing address: PO Box 2402, SHESC, ASU, Tempe, AZ 85287-2402
Phone: (480) 727-6310
https://stone.lab.asu.edu/

acstone@asu.edu

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