Paleonet: Job posting: Full Curator and Professor in dinosaur paleobiology, Division of Paleontology, American Museum of Natural History

[Melanie Hopkins]

Job posting: Full Curator and Professor in dinosaur paleobiology, Division of Paleontology, American Museum of Natural History


The Division of Paleontology at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) seeks a Full Curator and Professor in dinosaur paleobiology, to start on or after July 1, 2022. Applications from those currently at senior Associate levels will also be considered.


The successful candidate will have demonstrated scientific creativity and the ability to sustain an innovative research program in dinosaur paleobiology and a track record of effective interdisciplinary and inter-institutional collaborations and partnerships. Applications should demonstrate expertise in areas that enhance research in dinosaur paleontology, for example, systematic theory and methodology, computational analysis (modeling, analytical, imaging/visualization, AI/ML, etc), and/or biogeochemical or isotopic studies. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated history of extramural funding with high potential for continued support. The successful candidate will also be expected to advance the Museum's mission through a robust field expeditionary program.


The responsibilities of the position are to perform original scientific research on dinosaurs and supervise associated staff activities, to oversee curation and management of the Fossil Amphibian, Reptiles, and Birds (FARB) Collection in the Department of Vertebrate Paleontology, and to provide museum service, for example: exhibition development; participation in Richard Gilder Graduate School teaching, mentoring, and related activities; and collaboration with the Museum’s education department, public programs, government relations, and institutional advancement.


The AMNH is a recognized leader in scientific research and academic and public education about dinosaurs. Resources available at AMNH include world-class paleontological and zoological collections; a wide range of optical, electron beam, and x-ray analytical tools including CT; experimental and fossil preparation laboratories; an ancient DNA and proteomics lab; computational systems; and LA-ICPMS facilities shared with Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University. The AMNH maintains active internal grant programs to support field research across many disciplines. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to build on existing relationships with nearby collaborating institutions including Columbia University, City University of New York, and others.


Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in geosciences, biology, or a related field.


Application materials should include:

  *   Cover letter (max. 1 page)

  *   Curriculum vitae

  *   Research statement, including past achievement and future plans (max. 3 pages)

  *   Curational statement, including your vision for the role of collections (max. 2 pages)

  *   Statement addressing experience and interests in teaching, exhibitions, and public outreach (max. 2 pages)

  *   Statement of commitment and contributions to increasing diversity, equity, & inclusion in teaching, research, and/or museum settings (max. 2 pages)

  *   Names and contact information for three letters of reference

  *   PDFs of up to 10 publications

All materials should be submitted to: https://careers.amnh.org/postings/2713. Inquiries about the position should be directed to Melanie Hopkins (mhopkins at amnh.org). Consideration of applications will begin January 3, 2022, but applications will continue to be accepted after this date.


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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin, 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. The Museum’s Diversity Statement and Reasonable Accommodation procedures are available at: https://careers.amnh.org.


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Melanie Jane Hopkins
Chair, Division of Paleontology
Curator-in-Charge, Fossil Invertebrates
Associate Professor, Richard Gilder Graduate School

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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