Postdoc: Mammal Evolution & K–Pg Recovery

DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science invites applications for the Vertebrate Paleontology Postdoctoral Scholar, based in the DMNS Earth Sciences Department. The two-year position will join a NSF-funded project, analyzing paleontological and geochemical records in the Denver Basin and Williston Basin.

Position start date is flexible, ideally January 2027. Eligible to contribute to peer-reviewed publications and collaborate with senior staff while advancing paleontological knowledge.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Paleobiology, Biology, Geology or a related field by the start of the position.
• Peer-reviewed publication record.
• Experience identifying and researching North American Mesozoic and/or early Cenozoic fossil mammals.

Responsibilities

• Leads research projects on taxonomy and/or paleoecology of Late Cretaceous and early Paleocene fossil mammals, resulting in peer-reviewed publications.
• Collaborates with the Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology and DMNS staff, interns, associates, and external partners to contribute to ongoing scholarship.
• Assists with identification of Late Cretaceous and early Paleocene fossil mammals and curation activities.
• Submits and approves timesheets and expenses promptly.
• Participates in Museum and Science Division initiatives and professional paleontology community activities including regular professional meeting attendance.
• Develops skills and experience that will help propel their scientific career, potentially including database, collections, lab, field, and/or fundraising work.
• Facilitates internal and external outreach events to the scientific and public communities via verbal, lecture, video, written, and/or other media formats.
• Contributes to the museum’s impact by participating in activities such as inclusivity efforts and mentoring.
• Participates in leadership or other service roles that support and diversify the broader earth science community.

Skills

Excel proficiency

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Field/collections-based research

Education

Ph.D. in Paleobiology, Biology, Geology or related field

Job description

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science invites applications for the Vertebrate Paleontology Postdoctoral Scholar, based in the DMNS Earth Sciences Department. The two-year position will join a NSF-funded project, analyzing paleontological and geochemical records in the Denver Basin and Williston Basin.

Position start date is flexible, ideally January 2027. Eligible to contribute to peer-reviewed publications and collaborate with senior staff while advancing paleontological knowledge.