Postdoctoral Researcher (Biotech)
The Cretaceous/Paleogene (K/Pg) Postdoctoral Researcher will conduct research on the recovery of life, particularly Paleocene mammals, after the K/Pg mass extinction. This is a two-year term position with the possibility for extension. The successful candidate will be an outwardly focused paleontologist with a record of peer reviewed publications.
Job Class: Full-time
Hiring Range: $53,000 - $60,000/year
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, weekends and evenings as needed
Direct Reports: 0
Hiring Range: $53,000 - $60,000/year
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, weekends and evenings as needed
Direct Reports: 0
Essential Duties
- Research (85%):
- Publishes peer-reviewed research, particularly on early Paleocene mammals.
- Conveys scientific results to the scientific and public communities
- Collaborates with DMNS staff, interns, and external partners to produce new scholarship, improve collections or databases, and conduct outreach.
- Prepare and submit permit reports and maintain detailed records of fieldwork activities.
- Outreach (10%):
- Organize and deliver public talks, workshops, and presentations on project findings and paleontology topics.
- Set up and manage informational tables and exhibits at relevant events and conferences.
- Create and distribute casts and other materials for partners and educational purposes.
- Collections Support (5%):
- Assist in identifying fossils for collections.
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements
- Ph.D. degree in Paleontology, Geology, Biology, or a related field by spring of 2025
- Field research experience
- Peer-reviewed publication record
- Proficiency in using relevant software for data entry, tracking, and analysis.
Application Instructions
Please submit your resume and a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing your research experience along with a research statement by 6:00 p.m. MT on Friday, January 31, 2025. Applications will not be accepted after this time. DMNS reserves the right to close the position prior to this date. Applications may only be accepted electronically via the Museum's website.
