Cultural Anthropologist at 54gene

Industry: Biotechnology

Job Description

• We are searching for a passionately curious Anthropologist to join our growing team
• The Anthropologist should be able to detect understudied subject matter, develop appropriate investigative procedures and then conduct these to obtain nuanced insights into everyday experiences
• S/he should also be able to disseminate the results of these studies in a bid to promote the accessibility of social scientific information.
• To be successful in this role, the Anthropologist should be culturally aware and adept at interacting with individuals, especially within the Nigerian and/or African context and landscape as well as have a solid grasp of the culture’s underpinnings
• Ultimately, the Anthropologist should be able to create safe and interactive spaces that center participants' experiences.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Create research plans that address underrepresented topics such as the impact of language, ethnicity, cultural norms and livelihoods in given African populations
• Execute research protocols that adopt a holistic study design - must be familiar with anthropology research tools such as ethnography, survey writing, and interviewing
• Communicate research findings to internal stakeholders
• Be the internal knowledge expert on cultural anthropology and and seek to understand how cultural anthropology can improve 54gene’s products and services
• Promote the co-creation of information by employing participatory approaches
• Facilitate access to Anthropological concepts through demystification and open conversations
• Follow new publications related to anthropology and participate in meaningful discussions both internally and externally that enables 54gene and the wider healthcare community to make an impact
• Collaborate with local and international peers to generate and share knowledge on anthropological concepts in Africa and the African diaspora
• Complete investigations and publish research papers and journal articles
• Encourage respect for the observation and the sharing of human experiences.

Qualifications
Education & Certifications:

• Advanced Degree in Anthropology, Medicine, Social Work, Psychology or similar field + internship / practicum experience; required
• Ph.D in Anthropology, Medicine, Social Work, Psychology or similar field; desired

Experience:

• 7 - 10 years of experience as an Anthropologist in an organization with similar expectations
• Familiarity with Anthropological insights, values, and research approaches
• Proven record of completing investigations and publishing technical works [research papers and journal articles] and engaging in science communication

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent primary and secondary research skills as well as specific anthropological research tools such as ethnography
• Ability to craft and conduct large-scale, relevant studies
• Knowledge of and the ability to train others in the application of ethnographic research methods to solve problems in organizational effectiveness, communications, technology development, policy-making, and program planning
• Strong grasp of appropriate data analysis techniques
• Clear and flexible verbal, written and telephonic communication skills
• Ability to be flexible, versatile, adaptable and take initiative
• Strong presentation skills, proven ability to communicate with diverse audiences, internally and externally
• Ability to successfully collaborate cross-functionally with others of different skill sets, backgrounds and levels within and external to the organization, including researchers, clinicians and technical personnel
• Cognizant and welcoming of differences in the human condition.

Other:

• Willingness to travel if required.