Postdoctoral Associate - Vertebrate Paleontologist

Required Qualifications: (as evidenced by at attached resume) 
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.

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

Brief Description of Duties:  
The Postdoctoral Associate will assist the Principal Investigator, Dr. Eric Wilberg, in the Department of Anatomical Sciences. The incumbent will conduct research within the predetermined research scope and methodology, ensuring that it is appropriately conducted following the policies and procedures of Stony Brook University.

●      Within the predetermined research scope and methodology, conduct research 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/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.

Special Notes:
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.

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Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

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