Associate Professor in Evolutionary Anthropology

2 weeks ago


Oxford, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

The School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography (SAME) is recruiting an Associate Professor in Evolutionary Anthropology. The post will be held in association with a Tutorial Fellowship at Wadham College. Applications are welcomed from outstanding candidates with teaching experience and a strong research background in any area of Evolutionary Anthropology, including, but not limited to, primatology, primate/animal behaviour, and palaeoanthropology.

We welcome applications from academics who hold a doctorate in anthropology, with a specialisation in evolutionary anthropology, and have the excellent interpersonal skills necessary for teaching high-achieving students; a track record of obtaining research funding, evidence of research accomplishment and potential commensurate with the current stage of your career, and the collaboration and leadership skills necessary to manage excellent research programmes and to attract external funding. The main duties of the post are to carry out research at an international level, to teach, supervise and examine undergraduate and postgraduate students, and to make a contribution to School administration.

The appointee will be a Governing Body Fellow of Wadham College. Appointments to Associate Professorships are confirmed as permanent on successful completion of a review during the first 5 years. Any offer made will be subject to pre-employment checks. 

The post is offered on a full-time basis, available from January 2025 (for the start of Hilary Term) or as soon as possible thereafter.

Applications are encouraged from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented in academic posts in Oxford. 

The deadline for applications is Monday 7th October at 12 noon.

It is anticipated that interviews will take place the week commencing 18th November 2024.

£54,395 to £73,041 p.a. (Grade 10a 30S, a combined University and College salary in the range)



  • Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    Evolutionary Anthropology Professorship OpportunityWe are seeking an exceptional candidate to join our team as an Associate Professor in Evolutionary Anthropology. The successful applicant will have a strong research background in evolutionary anthropology, including primatology, primate/animal behaviour, and palaeoanthropology.Main ResponsibilitiesConduct...


  • Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    Evolutionary Anthropology Professorship OpportunityWe are seeking an exceptional candidate to join our team as an Associate Professor in Evolutionary Anthropology. The successful applicant will have a strong research background in evolutionary anthropology, including primatology, primate/animal behaviour, and palaeoanthropology.Main ResponsibilitiesConduct...


  • Oxford, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography, Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 6PE The School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography (SAME) is recruiting an Associate Professor in Evolutionary Anthropology. The post will be held in association with a Tutorial Fellowship at Wadham College. Applications are welcomed from outstanding candidates with teaching...


  • Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    Evolutionary Anthropology Professorship OpportunityWe are seeking an exceptional candidate to join our team as an Associate Professor in Evolutionary Anthropology. The successful applicant will have a strong research background in evolutionary anthropology, including primatology, primate/animal behaviour, and palaeoanthropology.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct...


  • Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    Evolutionary Anthropology Professorship OpportunityWe are seeking an exceptional candidate to join our team as an Associate Professor in Evolutionary Anthropology. The successful applicant will have a strong research background in evolutionary anthropology, including primatology, primate/animal behaviour, and palaeoanthropology.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct...


  • Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    In exceptional cases, where the candidate has previously established an academic standing at an appropriate level of distinction, the title of full professor may be awarded at the time of appointment alongside a salary more commensurate with the title. The Blavatnik School of Government and Exeter College are recruiting an Associate Professor of Management...


  • Oxford, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    In exceptional cases, where the candidate has previously established an academic standing at an appropriate level of distinction, the title of full professor may be awarded at the time of appointment alongside a salary more commensurate with the title. The Blavatnik School of Government and Exeter College are recruiting an Associate Professor of Management...


  • Oxford, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    In exceptional cases, where the candidate has previously established an academic standing at an appropriate level of distinction, the title of full professor may be awarded at the time of appointment alongside a salary more commensurate with the title. The Blavatnik School of Government and Green Templeton College are recruiting an Associate Professor of...


  • Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management fall conference. Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title: Associate Professor of ManagementJob Summary:We are seeking a highly qualified Associate Professor of Management to join our team at the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management. The successful candidate will have a strong academic background in management and public policy, with a proven track record of research and...


  • Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management fall conference. Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title: Associate Professor of ManagementJob Summary:We are seeking a highly qualified Associate Professor of Management to join our team at the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management. The successful candidate will have a strong academic background in management and public policy, with a proven track record of research and...


  • Oxford, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    Department of Sociology, 42-43 Park End Street, Oxford and Nuffield College The Department of Sociology, in association with Nuffield College are seeking to appoint a full-time Associate Professor in Sociology. The appointment will be initially for five years at which point, upon completion of a successful review, the post-holder will be eligible for...


  • Oxford, United Kingdom St John\'s College University of Oxford Full time

    St John’s admits 6 or more undergraduates each year to read for degrees which include the study of Greek and Roman Archaeology: 4 in Literae Humaniores, 2 in Classical Archaeology and Ancient History, up to 3 in joint schools involving Classics. Classical Archaeology options can also be occasionally taken by students in Ancient and Modern History (usually...

  • Research Associate

    2 weeks ago


    Oxford, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    A postdoctoral position is available in the Waller laboratory to work on a joint BBSRC-NSF-funded project, in collaboration with Prof Christopher Lane at the University of Rhode Island, to study Nephromyces symbionts as evolutionary precursors to parasitism in Apicomplexa. The project will use fluorescence and electron microscopy techniques to investigate...


  • Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    Location: Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1JDContract Type: Permanent upon completion of a successful review. The review is conducted during the first 5 years.The Department of Sociology, in association with Nuffield College are seeking to appoint a full-time Associate Professor in Sociology. The appointment will be initially for five years at which point, upon...


  • Oxford, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    Location: 42 - 43 Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1JD Contract Type: Permanent upon completion of a successful review. The review is conducted during the first 5 years. The Department of Sociology, in association with Nuffield College are seeking to appoint a full-time Associate Professor in Sociology. The appointment will be initially for five years at...


  • Oxford, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the lab of Dr Mathew Stracy, based in the Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, University of Oxford. The project will investigate the molecular and evolutionary biology underpinning antibiotic tolerance with the goal of developing new methods to eradicate...

  • Research Scientist

    4 days ago


    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    Evolutionary Biology Researcher We are seeking a highly skilled Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our team at the University of Oxford. The successful candidate will be part of an ERC Advanced project studying the evolutionary biology of antibiotic resistance. This project aims to understand the mechanisms driving the rise and fall of antibiotic...

  • Research Scientist

    4 days ago


    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    Evolutionary Biology Researcher We are seeking a highly skilled Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our team at the University of Oxford. The successful candidate will be part of an ERC Advanced project studying the evolutionary biology of antibiotic resistance. This project aims to understand the mechanisms driving the rise and fall of antibiotic...


  • Oxford, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    We are seeking to appoint an Associate Professor of Experimental Pathology to be based in Oxford University’s Sir William Dunn School of Pathology. The role of Associate Professor is an exciting opportunity to pursue an independent programme of research in a thriving scientific community, while also contributing to undergraduate and graduate teaching at...


  • Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    Job OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our team at the University of Oxford. The successful candidate will be part of an ERC Advanced project studying the evolutionary biology of antibiotic resistance.About the ProjectThe project aims to investigate the evolutionary processes that drive the rise and fall of...