American Museum Of Natural History

Kenneth C. Griffin Postdoctoral Fellow for Paleontology

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.

The Vertebrate Paleontology department is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to design and complete original research projects under the guidance of Museum scientists/professionals for the purpose of scholarly impact, including through publication in refereed literature and presentation at conferences, workshops and seminars. The postdoctoral position is a period of mentored advanced training, scientific research and/or pedagogical contributions designed to enhance the incumbent's professional, research and scholarly proficiency.

This position will last for 36 months. It consists of conducting original research in fields related to stegosaurs: their biology, taxonomy and evolution; descriptive and comparative osteology; osteohistology; CT scanning; and structured light scanning and statistics, with a focus on the Late Jurassic Morrison Formation of North America.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Carry out original scientific research.
• Write and publish peer-reviewed papers and other scholarly material on the results of the research.
• Present scientific results at professional meetings, scientific institutions and when appropriate to the media and popular audiences.
• Share expertise and insights to cultivate a collaborative research environment.
• Other duties as assigned, including public education and outreach or other activities related to engagement of broad audience with Museum research.

The expected salary for the Postdoctoral Fellow is $69,108/annual. The AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.

Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.


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To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: careers.amnh.org

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition. The Museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world's cultures.

The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law.

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