Postdoctoral Fellow
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Posting Details
Position Information
| Position Title |
Postdoctoral Fellow |
| Department |
Invertebrates - 012 |
| 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 Invertebrate Paleontology department is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow related to Ediacaran paleontology who will support research projects that include investigation of the taphonomy of exceptionally preserved fossils from Northwest Canada. This is a 2 year-long post-doctoral fellowship under the supervision of Dr. Scott Evans.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct analyses of the preservation of exceptionally preserved fossils from NW Canada in the Museum's research collection, including the imaging, microscopy, sample preparation and geochemical analysis.
- Examine existing collections for related material and describe as appropriate.
- Fieldwork to recover additional specimens and examine the geologic context of exceptionally preserved Ediacaran fossils.
The expected salary for the Postdoctoral Fellow is $71,181.00/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 |
- Completion of all education requirements needed for conferral of a PhD in geology by the time of appointment.
- Experience using SEM or other imaging techniques.
- Field experience in remote locations.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Experience with Ediacaran-Cambrian stratigraphy and paleontology.
- Knowledge of mechanisms for exceptional preservation in the fossil record.
- Practice using analytical techniques for characterizing geochemical pathways associated with processes of fossilization.
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| 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.
- Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling.
- 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.
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| Category |
Full-Time/Term |
| Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period |
70 |
| Union Status |
Non-Union |
| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Expected Salary Minimum |
$71,181.00/annual |
| Expected Salary Maximum |
$71,181.00/annual |
| EEO Statement |
The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity 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. |
| Quick Link |
https://careers.amnh.org/postings/4728 |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number |
GS987P |
| Open Date |
03/19/2026 |
| Close Date |
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| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Will you have completed all education requirements needed for the conferral of a PhD in geology by the time of appointment?
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Do you have experience using SEM or other imaging techniques?
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Do you have field experience in remote locations?
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
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American Museum of Natural History
Mar 20, 2026