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The School of Human Evolution and Social Change is a global leader in the social sciences, situated in the university ranked #1 in the nation for innovation by U.S. News & World Report.

Our faculty and research professionals are tackling some of the world's most pressing challenges while training new generations of scholars, problem solvers, advocates and entrepreneurs.

With transdisciplinarity at our core, we are collaborative – working across institutional and geographic borders – and committed to community involvement that meets issues head-on to create sustainable solutions.

Our program areas encompass diverse aspects of global health, anthropology, environmental social science, museum studies and applied mathematics for the life and social sciences. Whether exploring food deserts, water scarcity or epidemiology, bioarchaeology, human origins or the human-land relationship, we are pushing social science boundaries and effecting change. Join us.

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Faculty

Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Stone Laboratory

Location: Tempe, AZ
Open Date: Dec. 5, 2019

Description
The Stone Lab at the Arizona State University is recruiting one Postdoctoral Research scholar in forensic genetics and genomics to assist with a National Institutes of Justice funded project that partner researchers at ASU with the Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner in assessing new methods appropriate for forensic samples of burned bone. Specifically, our goals are to examine questions about the relationship between different degrees of charring/burning and DNA recovery for different skeletal elements, the success rate of the different extraction methods and different analytical methods (STR analysis, genomic SNPs), and the extent of fragmentation and damage in DNA recovered from different tissues with different levels of burning. This research will probe the margins of obtaining DNA from burned human remains using novel ancient genomic technologies optimized for maximum ultra-short molecular recovery. The anticipated start date is in January 2020. The full-time, benefits-eligible position is renewable on an annual basis (July 1 – June 30), contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the university. Applicants must be within five years of receipt of their Ph.D. to be considered for initial appointment and for subsequent annual renewal.

For more information about the Stone Lab, please see https://stone.lab.asu.edu. The position will be based in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change at the Arizona State University with links to the Center for Bioarchaeological Research (CBR) and the Center for Evolution and Medicine (CEM). The mission of the CBR is to advance problem-based research that seeks to discover and communicate new knowledge about past peoples' life experiences, including health and disease, cultural contexts, and environmental adaptations well as to address critical contemporary problems through innovative approaches to the analysis of the physical evidence of our past human biology (See https://shesc.asu.edu/research/centers/center-bioarchaeological-research for more details). The Mission of the CEM is to improve human health by establishing evolutionary biology as an essential basic science for medicine, worldwide. It supports research that demonstrates the power of evolutionary biology to advance the understanding, prevention, and treatment of disease, as well as teaching and outreach initiatives (See https://evmed.asu.edu for details). SHESC, CBR and CEM provide postdoctoral fellows with opportunities collaborate with faculty from a wide-range of disciplines including anthropology, biology, complex systems, computational informatics, genetics, infectious disease, psychology, and virology..

Qualifications
Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in anthropology, evolutionary biology, or a related field by the time of appointment.

Desired qualifications include experience in ancient DNA, forensic genetic or population genetic laboratory research and the ability to analyze large NGS datasets using scripts and analysis pipelines.

Application Instructions

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To apply, please submit application materials electronically to https://apply.interfolio.com/72158 required materials include: 1) a cover letter outlining qualifications and previous research, 2) a current curriculum vitae, and 3) contact information (including email addresses) for three professional references.

Initial deadline for complete applications is January 4, 2020; if not filled, review of complete applications will occur every two weeks thereafter until the search is closed.

The fiscal year (12-month) salary for this position is $47,476 along with competitive benefits through ASU including health insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. The associate must be in residence in the greater-Phoenix metropolitan area during the appointment 

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Staff

Communications Program Coordinator
JOB #57479BR

The School of Human Evolution and Social Change seeks a skilled storyteller for the role of Communications Program Coordinator. Under general direction, this position develops digital content and printed materials that explain and promote the work of the school to key audiences.

This role will produce news stories, features and other content focused on the school’s discoveries, students and impacts. It requires the ability to write clearly, work independently and on a team, conduct research, give and receive feedback and critiques, adapt to new strategies and best practices, and otherwise make significant contributions to our communications team.

The Communications Program Coordinator reports to the Manager of Communications and Events.

Salary Range: $32,976 - $45,000 per year; DOE
Close Date: 19-December-2019
Category: 02

Essential Duties

Editorial and Public Relations

  • Pitches, creates and maintains a high-volume and diverse editorial schedule, in tune with the school's values and priorities. Identifies leads, conducts interviews, researches and writes news stories and press releases, and enhances coverage with images, video or audio.
  • Fields internal and external requests for coverage and coordinates with manager to respond and prioritize.
  • Writes marketing copy as well as provides copy editing/proofing for various school projects and assets. These include email newsletters, web pages, posters and brochures.

Social Media

  • Creates or supervises the work of others to maintain a weekly posting schedule in tune with the school's values and priorities. Grows audiences and engagement across social media channels.
  • Responds to social media interactions and inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

Design

  • Designs layouts and graphics for a variety of projects as feasible, or guides the work of external design and printing vendors.
  • Coordinates multiple aspects of project production from concept to completion, including production schedules, prepress preparation, distribution/delivery and placement/installation.

Other

  • Ensures all content is accurate and complies with ASU brand/style requirements. Understands, reinforces and helps shape a consistent voice for the school, and strategic variations for different audiences.
  • Interfaces with and conducts regular check-ins with faculty, key stakeholders, project leads and fellow team members.
  • Conducts additional research and analysis on audiences, engagement, competitors, rankings, scientific data and more as needed.
  • Assists with special events and other activities outside of core job functions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications or closely related field and one year of related experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

  • Evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience producing news stories for digital or print audiences.
  • Experience with Associated Press style.
  • Experience in handling changing priorities and multiple, tight deadlines.
  • Experience in independently learning new skills and platforms.
  • Experience with social media platforms for journalistic or marketing use, including Instagram, Youtube, Twitter and Facebook.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of photography and/or video production preferred.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and/or Illustrator a plus.
  • Familiarity with web content management systems (Drupal, WordPress, etc.) a plus.

Working Environment

  • Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse (75%); required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work (10%)
  • Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds (15%)
  • Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts
  • Ability to clearly communicate verbally, read, write, see and hear to perform essential functions.
  • Regular use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to: computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, telephone and associated computer/technology peripherals . Receives regular review of completed tasks for achievement of established objectives.

Department Statement
Known for its leadership in innovative education and research, the School of Human Evolution and Social Change includes one of the nation's top-ranked anthropology programs and the largest and most research-productive transdisciplinary anthropology faculty in the nation. Staying true to our four-field anthropological origins means we remain committed to leveraging a long-term, comparative, and holistic perspective on human origins and diversity as a way to understand and address complex problems, now and for the future, and a deep concern for community engagement and social justice. In addition to anthropology, our students can earn degrees in global health, applied mathematics for the life and social sciences and museum studies. We are also known for our high quality study abroad, field school programs and research apprenticeship opportunities for our ~1,000 undergraduate majors and ~200 graduate students.

We offer a dynamic, collegial, and challenging work environment due to the pace of innovation, complex array of research and academic programs, and high profile initiatives. SHESC is the largest social science unit in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, ASU's largest and most diverse college. For complete information, see http://shesc.asu.edu/

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Background Check Statement
ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Instructions to Apply

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Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.