Lead Research Scientist, Non-Vertebrate Palaeontology

The Canadian Museum Of Nature; Outaouais; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

The Canadian Museum of Nature in Gatineau, QC seeks a Research Scientist – Non-Vertebrate Palaeontologist to conceive, plan, and deliver original research with a focus on Canada. Lead an independent program, secure external funding, and build collaborations nationally and internationally.

The role involves laboratory work, collection curation, publications, conferences, and public outreach, with mentorship of students and staff and opportunities for fieldwork expeditions.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in non-vertebrate palaeontology or related discipline.
• Training in comparative anatomy, taxonomy and systematics.
• Proven publication record and grant experience.

Responsibilities

• Conceive, plan and deliver original research advancing knowledge in palaeontology.
• Lead independent research program and secure external funding.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and contribute to exhibitions.

Education

Doctoral degree in non-vertebrate palaeontology

Tools

3D digitization

Quantitative palaeontology

Job description

The Canadian Museum of Nature in Gatineau, QC seeks a Research Scientist – Non-Vertebrate Palaeontologist to conceive, plan, and deliver original research with a focus on Canada. Lead an independent program, secure external funding, and build collaborations nationally and internationally.

The role involves laboratory work, collection curation, publications, conferences, and public outreach, with mentorship of students and staff and opportunities for fieldwork expeditions.