Malene Friis Hansen came to Princeton two and a half years ago. She came as a biologist with the goal of transitioning to anthropology. Along the way, she came to appreciate her background and discovered new ways to combine biology and anthropology. With the support of Professor Agustin Fuentes, she explored new avenues of research and found her way into cultural biology. While at Princeton, she coordinated the Anthropology Postdoc Group and the Multispecies Salon. These groups provided her with a supportive network of like-minded scientists and social events with valuable learning opportunities. 

Her work at Princeton resulted in seven peer-reviewed publications, four manuscripts under review, one manuscript almost ready for submission, two peer-reviewed book chapters, and two peer-reviewed practice guides. Princeton has helped her find an academic path forward. Her goal is to become tenured in Denmark, although she would like to return to Princeton someday. She has been awarded an Aarhus Institute for Advanced Studies-AUFF Fellowship(Link is external) at Aarhus University in Denmark. Her fellowship is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2025.