Postdoctoral Associate

The Triangle Center for Evolutionary Medicine (TriCEM, www.tricem.org ) at Duke University seeks to hire a Postdoctoral Associate to serve as Assistant
Director of the TriCEM program.  Applicants should have a Ph.D. and demonstrated
experience in evolutionary medicine, scientific communication, and
interdisciplinary research.  Evidence of successful grant writing, an
innovative mindset, excellent organizational abilities, and research experience
in one of TriCEM’s tracks (see below) are essential for the position.  The
applicant is expected to launch new initiatives that advance TriCEM’s goals in
education and research, including leading efforts to secure external grant
funding and run funded projects.  The Assistant Director will also play a
major role in TriCEM programming, including events on campus, evaluation of
research proposals, and organizing the Evolutionary Medicine Summer Institute
(EMSI).  The Assistant Director is expected to maintain TriCEM’s social
media and web presence and to engage in public outreach.  

The position will be available initially for one year, with
the potential for renewal.  Pay will be commensurate with experience
level.  The position will provide training and mentoring from the Director
and Associate Directors, with opportunities for sharing outcomes at conferences
and in publications. 

TriCEM is supported by Duke, NC State University, UNC Chapel
Hill, and NC Central University.  TriCEM is an incubator for
interdisciplinary research that aims to improve understanding of human, animal
and plant health through the application of evolutionary and ecological
principles.  TriCEM initiatives are organized around four “tracks” that
capture central themes in evolutionary medicine:  Pathogenic and Commensal
Organisms, Cancer and Evolution, Brain Sciences, and Social and Biological
Determinants of Health.  TriCEM also supports research in One Health,
i.e., the concept that the health of humans, animals and the environment are
interconnected. 

The position will start on or after October 10.  Applicants
should submit a CV and a cover letter that identifies relevant experience and
interests in relation to the above description, and how this postdoctoral
opportunity fits into the applicant’s longer-term career goals.  The application and cover
letter should also include the names and contact information of up to three
people who can be contacted to provide letters of reference (please do not send
letters in advance of requests). 

To apply to this position please upload a cover letter, C.V., and
contact information for 3 references to Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22878   No paper applications
will be accepted unless specifically solicited. Questions may be directed to
Dr. Charles Nunn at clnunn@duke.edu . 

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