Post-Doctoral Associate, Sensory Aging and Function
New York University · Department of Anthropology · James Higham, with Amanda Melin (University of Calgary)
Reviewing as applications arrive
Postdoc
The role
Studies how the senses age across the lifespan, and how social, environmental and life-history factors shape them, using multi-omic measures from the biobank's long-term samples and from new cross-sectional and longitudinal collections. Time is split between NYU and the University of Calgary for training, sample processing and analysis.
What the work covers
- Processing samples (tissues, excreta, body fluids) and their data
- Setting analysis priorities and timelines with the PIs
- Writing standard operating protocols for the analyses
- Papers, and academic and public presentations
What they're looking for
- PhD in animal biology, biological anthropology, molecular ecology or a related field by the start date
- Bench molecular work in a biosafety lab: extraction, PCR, library preparation, proteomics
- Strong organisation and communication
- Peer-reviewed publications
How to apply
Through Interfolio, send:
- One-page cover letter
- CV
- Names and addresses of three referees