The Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVA) brings together scientists from diverse backgrounds (natural sciences and humanities) with the aim of investigating the history of humankind from an interdisciplinary perspective using comparative analyses of genes, cultures, cognitive abilities, languages and social systems of past and present human populations, as well as those of primates closely related to humans.
The Department of Human Behavior, Ecology, and Culture at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (Leipzig, Germany) is currently seeking qualified applicants (m/f/d) for a PhD position in field-based human ecology and behavior. The PhD student will conduct fieldwork among Indigenous Nicaraguan horticulturalists at a field site that is maintained by Dr. Jeremy Koster. We are offering a PhD position to continue longitudinal research on time allocation and adaptive behavioral strategies. This project provides the opportunity to examine age-related behavioral changes in concert with variation in household demographics and material wealth, social networks and kinship, physical strength, and ecological knowledge, among other variables. As a complement to the long-term field research, the project will advance methods for the longitudinal analysis of behavioral data with multilevel statistical models, building on training that is provided at the Institute. We seek a candidate with research interests in human behavior and aptitude for quantitative research. Candidates with aspirations of continuing research after the PhD will be prioritized. Essential criteria include:
Desired skills:
Interested applicants should apply only via our online recruiting system. For questions (no applications), please write to Dr. Jeremy Koster, Dept. of Human Behavior, Ecology, and Culture at jeremy_koster@…. Applications should include:
All electronic applications should be submitted by 30th of May, 2026.
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