Earth Sciences Postdoctoral Scholar

Job description

Are you interested in doing research in a highly collaborative and outwardly focused museum environment? We are looking for a rising star to collaborate with us to propel new and existing museum scholarship. This donor-funded two-year postdoctoral position will be based in the Department of Earth Sciences at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. The successful candidate will work closely with the Curator of Geology, other museum staff, and external colleagues to publish peer-reviewed publications that expand our understanding of earth history. This position offers opportunities to extend the candidate’s skills in research as well as in science communication, collections, and/or service to community. This is an in-person position. The position start date is flexible but ideally candidates would begin in summer 2026. Job Class: Full Time Hiring Range: $60,000 - $62,000/year Work Schedule: Monday-Friday daytime hours; weekends and evenings as needed Direct Reports: 0 Essential Duties Research (80%): - Help complete and publish existing museum research projects, potentially including a focus on Cretaceous, Cambrian, or other systems. - Collaborate with the Curator of Geology and as ne...