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American Museum Of Natural History Kenneth C. Griffin Postdoctoral Fellow for Paleontology in New York, New York

Kenneth C. Griffin Postdoctoral Fellow for Paleontology |
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please include the names and contact information for three professional references who could provide letters of recommendation. References listed could be contacted directly after the application deadline.Consideration of applications will begin on April 7, 2025, but applications will continue to be accepted after this date.
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Position Title Kenneth C. Griffin Postdoctoral Fellow for Paleontology
Department Vertebrate Paleontology - 019
Position Summary
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.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Defended PhD in vertebrate paleontology or a related field, with confirmation that all graduation requirements have been completed by start of employment.
  • Prior research experience with evidence of scientific research outcomes resulting from or following obtaining a PhD.
  • Experience with processes, methods, equipment, computer programming, etc., required to conduct the proposed researching, including:
    • Descriptive, taxonomic or systematics experience with vertebrate skeletal anatomy.
    • Demonstrated understanding of and interest in the biology and evolution of extinct vertebrates.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
  • Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
  • Must be able to move about the Museum campus.
  • Positioning/change of positioning: Must be able to frequently position oneself/body to accomplish job duties.
    • Climbing: Ascending or descending physical structures.
    • Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently. May include any of the following:
      • Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward or outward.
      • Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
      • Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
Category Full-Time/Term
Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period 70
Union Status Non-Union
FLSA Exempt
Expected Salary Minimum $69,108/annual
Expected Salary Maximum $69,108/annual
EEO Statement
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 (including sexual harassment), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law.
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Posting Number GS852P
Open Date 03/05/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include the names and contact information for three professional references who could provide letters of recommendation. References listed could be contacted directly after the application deadline.Consideration of applications will begin on April 7, 2025, but applications will continue to be accepted after this date.
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().

  1. Have you defended a PhD in vertebrate paleontology or a related field, and will you be able to provide records to confirm that all graduation requirements have been completed before start of employment?
    • Yes
    • No
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents

    The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Minimum Salary: 34320.00 Maximum Salary: 34320.00 Salary Unit: Yearly

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