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  • Postdoctoral Researcher

    Denver Museum of Nature & Science
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    Job Description
    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

    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.
     

     

     

    DMNS Core Values

    • We love science.
    • We are curious, creative, and playful.
    • We cultivate relationships with each other, diverse communities, the environment, and for our future.
    • We think critically and act with empathy.

    Perks of Working at DMNS

     

    Click HERE (https://www.dmns.org/about/careers/benefits//) to learn more about the benefits package offered to DMNS staff.

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    The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to serving the needs of all our visitors, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
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