Postdoc Geologist/Biologist — Ostracode Evolution Research

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC seeks a Geologist (Postdoctoral Research Fellow) or Biologist (Postdoctoral Research Fellow) to conduct NSF-supported research on the evolutionary consequences of asexual reproduction in ostracodes.

The role involves independent data collection, analysis, collaboration, and dissemination through reports and papers, with opportunities to present at conferences and contribute to an NSF project.

Qualifications

• Three full years of graduate education toward a Ph.D. or equivalent.
• Experience in ostracode morphology and morphometric/paleoecological/evolutionary data.
• Experience with fossil invertebrate specimens.
• Ability to publish and give oral presentations of complex scientific results.
• Working knowledge of the scientific literature in area of research.
• Experience with computerized statistical analysis of complex data.

Responsibilities

• Collect morphological and occurrence data from cytheroid ostracodes from NMNH and other fossil collections.
• Analyze data to test if morphological evolution and extinction risk differ by reproductive mode.
• Write collaborative scholarly reports and publishable scientific papers, and give oral presentations on the results of the research.
• Serve as a consultant and advisor on professional matters in this area to colleagues, Federal agencies, institutions, organizations, and the general public.
• Review research proposals, manuscripts, and publications as requested by scientific colleagues and outside institutions. Participates in national and international scientific conferences, seminars and societies.

Skills

Biology knowledge

Ostracode morphology

Fossil handling

Publish & present

Scientific literature

Statistical analysis

Education

Ph.D. related field

Job description

Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC seeks a Geologist (Postdoctoral Research Fellow) or Biologist (Postdoctoral Research Fellow) to conduct NSF-supported research on the evolutionary consequences of asexual reproduction in ostracodes.

The role involves independent data collection, analysis, collaboration, and dissemination through reports and papers, with opportunities to present at conferences and contribute to an NSF project.