PhD Studentship in Nutrient interaction and carotenoid skin colour: a signal of human health

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Further to their work relating skin colour to health and attractiveness, the Perception Lab at St Andrews, headed by Dave Perrett,  would like to advertise a PhD studentship for applicants with a background in Psychology, Biological Sciences or cognate discipline.

A 4-year BBSRC studentship is available from September 2016. The studentship offers the opportunity to work in an academic setting on a project pertinent to health, and will lead to a PhD degree in Psychology from the University of St Andrews.

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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cooperation Theory

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A postdoctoral position is available in Dr. Athena Aktipis’s lab for individuals with a PhD in Psychology, Biology, Economics, Anthropology, Mathematics, Computer Science or related discipline who have interests and experience in cooperation theory.  To be eligible for these positions, applicants must have training in either human laboratory experiments. Other desired qualifications include training in statistical analysis, demography, as well as evolutionary tools and methods.
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Tenured Professorship in Human Evolutionary Biology

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The Department of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University seeks to appoint a tenured professor in the field of human evolutionary biology. We are interested in candidates who address any aspect of humans from an evolutionary perspective, and who complement and add to the strengths of the department and other affiliated departments at Harvard including Anthropology, Organismic and Evolutionary Biology and Psychology, as well as the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT.

The appointment could begin as early as July 1, 2016. Candidates are encouraged to apply by December 1, 2015; applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

The professor will teach and advise at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates are required to have a doctorate. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research is desired. Candidates should also evince intellectual leadership and impact on the field and potential for significant contributions to the department, University, and wider scholarly community.

Letters of nomination from third parties are welcome. Names of references are not required. Please submit your materials through the ARIeS portal at http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/6565.

Please address inquiries to Professor Joseph Henrich, Search Committee Chair, Department of Human Evolutionary Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard University at henrich@fas.harvard.edu.

Economics and Biology of Contests Conference 2016

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From 27–28 February 2016, Brisbane will play host to an exciting gathering of economic and evolutionary thinkers who will explore the potential for a closer synthesis between evolution and economics in order to understand both the economics and biology of behaviour in contest.

The Economics and Biology of Contests Conference aims to bring together leading economists, psychologists and evolutionary biologists to explore contest behaviour in economic, political and social environments. The conference will provide an opportunity for researchers to discuss the economic, psychological and evolutionary biology approaches to this topic, explore common ground and identify collaborative opportunities.

The call for papers is now open and will close 16 November 2015. Submit your abstract via rsvp@qut.edu.au