Paleonet: Invertebrate paleobiology research/education postdoctorial position at AMNH

[Melanie Hopkins]

Please see below for new postdoc opportunity:

Postdoctoral Position in Paleobiology Research and Education

The Division of Paleontology, American Museum of Natural History, seeks a candidate for a 3-year postdoctoral fellowship consisting of 75% research and 25% education. The research will be conducted in fields related to the interests of curatorial faculty member Melanie Hopkins, particularly research that uses the invertebrate fossil record to investigate various topics of morphological evolution, such as rates and direction of morphological evolution and eco-morphological extinction selectivity. The education component supports an innovative Master-of-Arts in Teaching (MAT) program (http://www.amnh.org/learn-teach/master-of-arts-in-teaching) designed to educate teacher candidates in both the science and pedagogy required to successfully teach the New York State Earth sciences curriculum. The successful applicant must demonstrate the potential to develop a robust research program; teach collaboratively with museum professionals in the MAT program, particularly during the summer practicum (which includes field experience and research exercises); and assist in coordinating teacher candidate science activities. Compensation will be at a level reflective of the extended responsibilities of the position. Start date negotiable but preferred no later than May 1, 2018. Candidates should send a CV, statement of research interests and goals, statement of educational experience and philosophy, and the names and contact information for two scientific and one education/outreach references in PDF format to Mariah Slovacek (mslovacek at amnh.org<mailto:mslovacek at amnh.org>). Consideration of application materials will begin no later than January 1, 2018. For further information please contact Melanie Hopkins (mhopkins at amnh.org<mailto:mhopkins at amnh.org>).

The AMNH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The Museum encourages women, minorities, persons with disabilities, Vietnam era and disabled veterans to apply. The Museum does not discriminate due to age, sex, religion, race, color, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law.



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Melanie Jane Hopkins
Assistant Curator of Invertebrate Paleontology
American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th St.
New York, NY 10024
USA
phone: +1 212 769 5558
email: mhopkins at amnh.org
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