*Postdoctoral Researcher*
*Pending Final Approval of Funding*
*(Full-time Restricted One-Year Position)*
/(Role Title: Laboratory and Research Specialist I)/
*Position #: *00087 *Salary Range:* Pay Band 3
*Minimum Starting Pay:* $32,000 *Location:* Martinsville VA
We anticipate final approval of funding for a postdoctoral researcher in
functional morphology to study adaptations for feeding and locomotion in
extant mammals (particularly /Sciurus niger/ and /S. carolinensis/
specimens housed in the Virginia Museum of Natural History (VMNH)
collections.) This project will entail analyzing the shape of the skull
and appendicular skeleton of specimens using digital photographs and
geometric morphometric approaches. We anticipate opportunities for
additional projects in collaboration with other VMNH staff (e.g.,
entomology, paleontology, and zooarchaeology). We expect the successful
candidate to take the lead role in presenting results at professional
conferences and in drafting and submitting manuscripts for publication.
*RESPONSIBILITIES:*
1.In consultation with VMNH curators, identify sets of specimens and
analytical approaches to study specimens from VMNH holdings and
collections housed by other institutions.
2.Assist curators and other VMNH staff with activities related to
storage, organization, and maintenance of specimens borrowed from other
institutions.
3.Photograph specimens, set landmarks, conduct statistical and geometric
morphometric analyses.
4.Maintain inventories and logs of specimens as they are being
photographed and analyzed.
5.Draft one or more manuscripts (text, tables and figures) for publication.
6.Prepare and present talks and/or posters at professional conferences.
7.Other duties as assigned.
*COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE:*
1.The position is Pay Band 3 (minimum starting pay $32,000, depending on
qualifications and experience.)
2.An excellent state benefits package (including health insurance and
retirement) is offered and detailed at
http://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits
**
*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:*
1.Ph.D. required by date of hire.
2.Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
3.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
4.Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
5.Ability to prioritize and to work independently.
6.Demonstrated proficiency with digital cameras and imaging software.
7.Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office and relational database
software.
8.Expertise in geometric morphometrics.
9.Expertise in comparative methods.
*PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:*
1.Peer-reviewed publications using geometric morphometrics and
comparative methods are strongly preferred.
2.Familiarity with mammalian anatomy and mammalian systematics is also
preferred.
*APPLICATION PROCESS:*
The Commonwealth of Virginia online application is available at
http://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com
*_Only online applications are accepted._* In addition to the online
application, applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a
statement of research and career interests and goals (no more than 3
pages), a list of publications relevant to the application, and names
and contact information of at least three references. These documents
may be attached to the online application. Review of applications will
begin 15 August 2016; applications will be accepted until position is
filled.
/The Virginia Museum of Natural History complies with E-Verify, which is
an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security
in partnership with the Social Security Administration that allows
participating employers to electronically verify the employment
eligibility of their newly hired employees./
//
/We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are
afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color,
national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age,
veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. The
successful applicant must furnish proof of identity and employment
eligibility and is subject to a background check.///
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