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Employer Name: New York University

We seek a Research Scientist for the NSF Funded The Genetic Architecture of Internal and External Tooth Configuration in Non-Human Primates project. The research scientist will run a quantitative genetic study that explores how genes, environment, and development interact to produce quantifiable phenotypes across dental tissues. The project compares variation at the outer enamel surface (OES), enamel dentine junction (EDJ), root, and pulp chamber in two non-human primate species ( M. mulatta , S. fuscicollis ), using paired microCT and pedigree data. Based at NYU, the position entails travel within the U.S. (including Puerto Rico) for data collection, scanning, and outreach. Approximately 25% of the research scientist's time will be devoted to curation initiatives for the Cayo Santiago Macaque collection house at NYU, including training undergraduate and graduate students in curation, scan processing, and data collection. The project is in conjunction with Dr. Kathleen Paul at the University of Arkansas. Start date is September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025. The position is for one year, renewable for up to 2.5 years total. Starting salary is $62,500 (rising each year if renewed) and comes with benefits such as healthcare. In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $62,500 - $62,500. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer. EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity The successful applicant will have a PhD in biological anthropology and a minimum of 5 years of expertise in micro-CT scanning and data processing. Research experience in growth and development and tooth structure (including enamel, dentine, and pulp) in extant and fossil primates, required. Evidence of peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and successful grant applications also required. A minimum of 5 years of experience training students in laboratory techniques required. Experience with museum curation and collections management preferred. Applicants should submit a one-page cover letter, a CV, and the names and addresses of 3 referees, via Interfolio. Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled. For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. Sustainability Statement NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability