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Research officer in macropaleontology (vertebrates or invertebrates) Collections Manager of Earth Sciences - Cleveland Museum of Natural History Post-doctoral Researcher, University of Kansas Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Geosciences, Auburn University Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology - University of Nebraska State Museum Assistant Professor Position in Sedimentology-Stratigraphy/Paleontology, Lamar University Invertebrate Paleontology Collection Manager - Okla Museum of Natural History Faculty Basic Sciences (Anatomy) - Des Moines University Assistant Professor in Paleontology - Montana State University Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Geobiology and Bio-Geochemistry - UC, Santa Barbara Research officer in macropaleontology (vertebrates or invertebrates) The Earth Department of the Natural History Museum of Geneva are hiring a new Research Officer in macropaleontology (vertebrates or invertebrates). Please find the job description in French and English here: Français : The application deadline is May 11, 2023. Collections Manager of Earth Sciences - Cleveland Museum of Natural History The Cleveland Museum of Natural History invites applications for the position of Collections Manager (CM) of Earth Sciences. The Museum is searching for a highly-motivated individual to work within the Museum’s Earth Sciences collections including invertebrate paleontology, paleobotany and mineralogy. The CM will oversee the maintenance, organization, and development of these collection areas and work in collaboration with the curatorial staff to advance mutual interests pertaining to the collections’ advancement, growth, and accessibility. The CM will work in collaboration with other collections management staff to develop collaborative efforts to secure and advance the institutional collections through methodological development and external funding. The CM will contribute to the fiscal year operations budget for the collection area by working with the Director of Collections through the annual budgeting process. The CM will oversee collections assistant staff and work with volunteers to complete strategic priorities for the collections. Application review will begin March 1 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply please upload your CV and Cover Letter here: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=49c26a0f-b438-4d50-910e-e2fca33d6a29&jobId=457336 Post-doctoral Researcher, University of Kansas We are seeking applications for a full-time post-doctoral researcher at the Biodiversity Institute at the University of Kansas. This is a 2-year position, with the possibility of extension. The postdoc will conduct ecological niche modeling (ENM) analyses focused on Neogene and modern marine mollusks from the Western Atlantic region as part of a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant awarded to Bruce S. Lieberman (BSL). These analyses will emphasize statistical and computational approaches to studying how past climate changes have influenced patterns of extinction observed in the fossil record, and making predictions about how future climate changes will affect extant species. The postdoc will consider patterns of distribution and extinction in relation to past and future climate, and compare and contrasts results obtained from ENM with results obtained from analyses of molluskan functional traits. The postdoc will successfully work with BSL, Erin Saupe (Oxford University), KU staff and students, as well as other participants on the NSF grant. As a premier biodiversity research center and museum, the KU Biodiversity Institute (BI) is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive environment that nurtures the growth and development of all. The BI believes that a diversity of values, interests, experiences, and intellectual and cultural viewpoints enrich learning and our workplace. As such, the BI actively seeks applications from members of groups underrepresented in higher education. This position is located on-site at the Lawrence campus. U.S. work authorization is required prior to candidate's start date and the anticipated start date is August 1, 2023. NOTE: To be appointed at the Postdoctoral Researcher title, it is necessary to have the Ph.D. conferred at the time of hire. Appointments made without a diploma or certified transcript indicating an earned doctorate are conditional hires and are appointed on an acting basis not to exceed six months. Upon verification of degree, the appointment will be extended to its full duration. More information about the position, including how to apply, duties, as well as required and preferred qualifications, is available here: employment.ku.edu/staff/24339BR. A complete application includes online application form, resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Contact Bruce S. Lieberman: [email protected] for more information. Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Geosciences, Auburn University The Department of Geosciences at Auburn University invites applications for a new Postdoctoral Fellow position in Paleobiology. The Postdoctoral Fellow position is for an initial appointment of 1 year, with opportunity for renewal for an additional years. The successful candidate will conduct original research in the field of paleontology and collaborate on research relevant to the lab’s broader research efforts (e.g., vertebrate paleocommunity dynamics; isotope paleoecology; paleoenvironmental change; amniote biodiversity, life history, and macroevolution), and are expected to assist in fieldwork and outreach initiatives. Applicants should have completed their PhD at the time appointment begins in a relevant field and have a demonstrated record of publications and grant writing. Candidates must possess excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment. The Department of Geosciences is part of the College of Sciences and Mathematics at Auburn University, located in Auburn AL. Applicants are encouraged to visit the AU website to learn more about the Department of Geosciences (http://www.auburn.edu/cosam/departments/geosciences/), as well as the College of Sciences and Mathematics (http://www.auburn.edu/cosam). The Department of Geosciences and the College of Sciences and Mathematics at Auburn University are committed to providing resources to enhance awareness and appreciation of cultural and individual diversity, promote community, and prepare students, faculty, and staff to have a global impact in STEM (http://www.auburn.edu/cosam/departments/diversity/index.htm). Interested candidates should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and brief 1-2 page research project proposal to https://www.auemployment.com/postings/35399. Review of applications will begin March 30th and will continue until a candidate accepts appointment. Start dates are somewhat flexible, but a start date prior to Sept 1st, 2023, is desired. For more information on this position please email Dr. Thomas Cullen a [email protected]. Auburn University is a Vet/EEO/Disability Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. Position Title: Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology Job Summary: The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination. Minimum Required Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Please apply online at https://employment.unl.edu/postings/84075 Assistant Professor Position in Sedimentology-Stratigraphy/Paleontology, Lamar University The Department of Earth and Space Sciences at Lamar University seeks to hire a sedimentologist-stratigrapher or paleontologist for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. Expertise in both areas is preferred. Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. in the geosciences. Ability to teach and conduct research in Sedimentology-Stratigraphy, Paleontology, and possibly Geomorphology, including labs in each of these courses is required. Candidates must have the ability to undertake field work, including leading field trips and potentially teaching or aiding with teaching Geology Summer Field Camp. We seek candidates that will teach and develop an active research program in sedimentology, stratigraphy, and/or paleontology. This includes submission of research grants and contract proposals to various internal and external funding entities, presentation of research at local, regional, national, and international conferences, and publication of research papers in peer-reviewed journals. Knowledge and use of geospatial technologies, including GIS and remote sensing is a plus. Candidates should be prepared to teach any combination of courses in the undergraduate and graduate curricula in the Department of Earth and Space Sciences that they are qualified to teach. These may include, but are not limited to, Sedimentology-Stratigraphy, Paleontology, Geomorphology, Historical Geology, Physical Geology, Meteorology, and Oceanography. Faculty of Lamar University are also expected to participate in service opportunities at the department, college, university, community, and professional levels (e.g., advising students, serving as mentors to students, participating in committees, serving in professional organizations, and helping with other departmental through university duties as needed). In addition, the candidate is expected to work collaboratively with colleagues and demonstrate commitment to working effectively with students from minoritized and marginalized social groups. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. If interested, please submit letter of interest, curriculum vitae, three references, unofficial transcripts, and other miscellaneous materials online at https://apptrkr.com/3801754 Please refer to Position #499686 and posting number 202218 for correspondence. Lamar University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Invertebrate Paleontology Collection Manager - Job Number: 230215 Organization: Okla Museum of Natural History The Collection Manager: supports the development and maintenance of the collection, database, and associated metadata, and supports research and exhibition programs; maintains the Invertebrate Paleontology Collection website, including the online database and image library; ensures proper permits and documentation for field collections, accessions, loans, and exchange of museum specimens; assists the invertebrate paleontology curators, faculty, scholars, and students in accessing and obtaining specimens for their research; assists in organizing and preparing presentations and programs highlighting collection materials and research activities; and trains and supervises students, interns and volunteers, and helps visiting researchers make use of the collection. View the complete posting here. Review of applications will begin on February 20,2023 and continue until the position is filled. Director, Earth and Mineral Sciences Museum and Art Gallery - The Pennsylvania State University's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences
The directorship is a full-time, non-tenure-line academic position, funded for 3 years from the date of hire, with an excellent possibility of renewal. Non-tenure line academic rank will be commensurate with the final candidate's background and experience.
The Pennsylvania State University's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences takes an active role in building a talented, inclusive, and culturally competent workforce. We understand that our shared future is guided by basic principles of fairness, mutual respect, and commitment to each other. Applicants should provide evidence, either woven through their application or as a separate diversity statement, of a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusive excellence, belonging, and engagement, which creates an inclusive environment in their workplace.
Faculty Basic Sciences (Anatomy) Summary: The Department of Anatomy in the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Des Moines University is is seeking a qualified individual for a 12-month, open-rank, tenure-track faculty member. This individual will participate in teaching graduate-level students in various medical and allied-health fields, maintain scholarly activity and/or seek extramurally funded independent research, and serve in academic governance responsibilities. The successful candidate must have a PhD in Anatomy or related field (by anticipated start date July 1, 2023). Candidates must also have at least one year of experience teaching in the anatomical sciences, including cadaver-based gross anatomy. Preference will be given to those with neuroanatomy experience. Scholarly activity in the form of educational research would also be considered beneficial. To learn more about the anatomy department faculty and curriculum visit: https://www.dmu.edu/anatomy/. The full job description, additional benefits information, and application portal is available at www.dmu.edu/employment. Additional Information: Founded in 1898, Des Moines University is a premier medical and health sciences institution comprising three colleges—College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, and College of Health Sciences—offering nine graduate degree programs. Join us as we impact the future of medicine and healthcare in our new state-of-the-art campus opening in West Des Moines in 2023. In addition to salary commensurate of rank/experience, Des Moines University offers the Total Rewards program. Qualified faculty and staff enjoy 90% employer-paid medical, 10% retirement match, flexible work arrangements, community service time, tuition assistance, professional development funding, and access to wellness facilities with programs that promote a well-balanced lifestyle. Research facilities and start-up funds are also available commensurate with experience. To apply: All applications must go through DMU’s online submission portal: www.dmu.edu/employment. A curriculum vitae, cover letter, contact information for three professional references, and a one-page teaching philosophy are required at time of online submission. The teaching philosophy should provide evidence of the candidate’s effective teaching practices as well as their demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in teaching and mentoring students. Application review will begin immediately, and position will remain open until filled. Des Moines University is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by law (“protected class”). Applications from candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Questions regarding the position can be directed to the Chair of the search committee: [email protected]. Assistant Professor in Paleontology - Montana State University The Department of Earth Sciences at Montana State University invites applications for the position of tenure-track Assistant Professor of Paleontology. We seek an active researcher and teacher who brings an innovative perspective to the study of Earth and evolutionary history and has the ability to develop an internationally-recognized research program. Specific areas of research could include but are not limited to vertebrate paleontology, invertebrate paleontology, paleobotany, Earth history and evolution, sedimentary geochemistry as applied to paleontology, deep-time environmental change, and macroevolution and the fossil record. The successful candidate will have a clear vision for launching an innovative research program from our location in Bozeman, Montana. The candidate will be expected to teach courses such as Earth Systems Science, Earth History and Evolution, Invertebrate Paleontology, and contribute to our upper-division and graduate curriculum in their area of expertise. The candidate will provide graduate mentorship in our MSc and Ph.D. programs, and participate as a team player in a highly collegial and student-focused department. Department of Earth Sciences, College of Letters and Science
Montana State University
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Heanon Wilkins Faculty Fellow - Miami University, Department of Geology & Environmental Earth Science The Department of Geology & Environmental Earth Science at Miami University invites applications for a Heanon Wilkins Faculty Fellow in the area of Environmental Paleontology, beginning August 2023. Miami University’s Heanon Wilkins Fellows program recruits annual cohorts of up to ten (10) scholars whose interests align with Miami’s core values of diversity and community with a particular commitment to inclusive excellence. Heanon Wilkins Fellows are paired with dedicated mentoring and intentional preparation for a career in higher education, ideally as members of Miami’s permanent staff or faculty. In 2022-23, Miami University has 3-5 returning fellows and space to add up to 5-7 more. The Department of Geology & Environmental Earth Science seeks a Heanon Wilkins Faculty Fellow undertaking significant field and/or laboratory-based research in the area of Environmental Paleontology. The Department invites applicants in fields pertaining to the interactions between life and Earth through geologic time including, but not limited to, extinction dynamics, paleoecology, paleoclimatology, and paleoenvironmental change. The particular research emphasis should contribute to our degree programs in both Geology and Environmental Earth Science, and should complement current program strengths. The department maintains active research programs in geobiology, geomicrobiology, geomorphology, geophysics, hydrogeology, igneous petrology, isotope geochemistry, mineralogy, paleoclimatology, paleontology, planetary geology, sedimentology and stratigraphy, structural geology, tectonics, and volcanology. The department is housed in a recently renovated building with state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities in support of the above. The successful applicant will join an active department that consists of 14 faculty members, 3 research/technical staff members, and approximately 150 undergraduate and 30 graduate students. Please visit http://www.miamioh.edu/geology for additional information. Applications should be submitted online at https://jobs.miamioh.edu/cw/en-us/job/501136/heanon-wilkins-faculty-fellowsvisiting-assistant-professor-or-instructor. Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of proposed research (one to five pages) indicating area or discipline, statement of teaching philosophy, and sample scholarship, and a 1-page diversity statement addressing how you are prepared to work in an environment with people from cultures and environments different from your own. Discuss your contributions (or potential contributions) to the university’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Letters of recommendation may be requested from the references listed in the application and do not have to be included at the time of application; the dissertation advisor should be one of those references. Inquiries may be directed to Dana Cox at [email protected]. Screening of applications begins January 2, 2023 and will continue on a rolling basis until all fellowships are filled. Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all. For more information on Miami University's diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Institutional Diversity & Inclusion at https://www.miamioh.edu/diversity-inclusion. Miami University, an EO/AA employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami does not permit, and takes action to prevent, harassment, discrimination and retaliation. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [email protected] or 513-529-3560. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report may be found at http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html. Criminal background check required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free. Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Geobiology and Bio-Geochemistry |
