Geologist or Biologist, Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Job overview

The Geologist or Biologist, Postdoctoral Research Fellow role is onsite in Washington, DC. The salary range is $85,447–$111,087 per year. The National Museum of Natural History’s Department of Paleobiology supports an NSF-funded study of the evolutionary consequences of asexual reproduction in cytheroid ostracodes. The fellow collects and analyzes fossil data, tests research questions about morphology and extinction risk, and communicates findings through scholarly reports, papers, and presentations. The work contributes to the museum’s research and its mission to promote understanding of the natural world.

What you'll do

• Collect morphological and occurrence data from cytheroid ostracodes in museum and other fossil collections
• analyze data to test differences in morphological evolution and extinction risk by reproductive mode
• write collaborative reports and scientific papers
• present research results
• advise colleagues and other organizations
• review research proposals and manuscripts as requested
• participate in scientific conferences and seminars.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

postdoctoral research fellow

geology

biology

paleobiology

washington dc

national museum of natural history

fossil collections

cytheroid ostracodes

evolutionary research

nsf-funded project

$85,447–$111,087/year

temporary appointment

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Trust employee benefits may include health, dental, and vision insurance
• life insurance
• transit benefits
• annual and sick leave
• family-friendly leave
• 403(b) retirement plan
• discounts
• and flexible spending accounts.

Why this role

Temporary appointment not to exceed two years; requires three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education toward a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or equivalent education and experience; closing date November 2, 2026.

About the employer

National Museum of Natural History is hiring for this role. Industry: Museums. Sector: 71.