Richard Bribiescas
About Richard Bribiescas
Richard Bribiescas is a Professor of Anthropology and Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at Yale University, where he has worked since 1998. He has conducted extensive field research among the Ache people of Paraguay and various non-human primate species.
Current Position at Yale University
Richard Bribiescas currently serves as a Professor of Anthropology and Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at Yale University. He has held this position since 2009 and has contributed significantly to the academic community. His research focuses on reproductive ecology and human biology, and he leads the Yale Reproductive Ecology Laboratory. Bribiescas has been a part of the Yale faculty since 1998, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to the institution and its academic mission.
Previous Roles at Yale University
Richard Bribiescas has held multiple positions at Yale University. He served as Chair of the Department of Anthropology from 2010 to 2014. Prior to that, he was an Associate Professor on Term from 2004 to 2007 and an Assistant Professor from 1998 to 2004. He later became an Associate Professor with Tenure from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, he was Vice Provost for Faculty Development and Diversity from 2015 to 2019. His diverse roles reflect his engagement in various aspects of academic leadership and faculty development.
Field Research Experience
Richard Bribiescas has conducted extensive field research among the Ache people of Paraguay, focusing on their ecological and evolutionary dynamics. He has also researched various species of non-human primates, contributing to the understanding of evolutionary biology and anthropology. His fieldwork emphasizes the intersection of human and non-human primate behaviors and their implications for evolutionary studies.
Educational Background
Richard Bribiescas has a robust educational background in anthropology and biological anthropology. He earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Anthropology and Psychology from California State University-Long Beach from 1984 to 1988. He then pursued graduate studies at Harvard University, obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biological Anthropology from 1994 to 1997, following an A.M. in the same field from 1990 to 1994. His education has provided a strong foundation for his research and teaching.
Editorial and Research Contributions
Richard Bribiescas serves as an Associate Editor for the journal Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health, contributing to the academic discourse in these fields. He is also on the editorial board of the American Journal of Human Biology. His research initiatives include serving as a co-investigator with the Shuar Health and Life History Project in Ecuador, highlighting his involvement in international research collaborations.