Postdoctoral Associate - Vertebrate Paleontologist

Job Title

Postdoctoral Associate

• PhD degree (or foreign equivalent) in vertebrate paleontology with a concentration in fossil crocodylomorph/archosaur evolution.
• Expertise in cranial, postcranial and dental anatomy of fossil crocodylomorphs.
• Demonstrated research experience in CT-based anatomical studies of fossil crocodylomorphs.
• Demonstrated research experience in morphology-based phylogenetic methods.

• Expertise in CT segmentation of fossil data, anatomical descriptions, and phylogenetic analyses of crocodylomorphs as evidenced by prior publications and conference abstracts.

• Conduct research within the predetermined research scope and methodology in the field of vertebrate paleontology.
• Collect and analyze data, including periodical/literature search and utilizing specialized skills in related field to analyze the collected data.
• Participate or assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations; may also assist in grant writing.
• Other duties as assigned, which may include attending scientific conferences and meetings.

The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted below, it represents SBU’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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