<p>Position: John Caldwell Meeker Postdoctoral Fellow</p> <p>FLSA Status: Non Exempt</p> <p>Department: Earth Sciences, Negaunee Integrative Research Center</p> <p>Our Mission: Since the 1893 World Columbian Exposition, our organization has aimed to</p> <p>connect people to the natural environment and human history.</p> <p>Join our team and enjoy a benefits package that truly supports your well-being and</p> <p>lifestyle:</p> <ul> <li>Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including medical, dental, vision plans, and even pet insurance. </li><li>Financial Security: Life and disability benefits plus a 403(b) savings plan to help you plan for the future. </li><li>Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid holidays to ensure you have time to recharge and spend with loved ones. </li><li>Exclusive Perks: Enjoy great employee discounts and complimentary general admission to participating cultural institutions. </li></ul> <p>We're dedicated to enhancing your life both at work and beyond!</p> <p>Applications are invited for the John Caldwell Meeker Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Earth</p> <p>Sciences Section of the Negaunee Integrative Research Center at the Field Museum. This is a privately-funded (non-government) full-time, two-year position. The appointment is expected to begin on June 1, 2026, or soon thereafter. The position includes a $3000 per year research allowance.The successful candidate will be expected to complement, extend and/or participate in any of the ongoing curatorial research programs in the Earth Sciences Section (curators: Kenneth Angielczyk, Philipp Heck, Fabiany Herrera, Arjan Mann, Jingmai OConnor).</p> <p>Candidates who employ state-of-the-art methodologies/technologies in their collections-based research are especially encouraged to apply. The Earth Sciences Section has a record of scientific excellence in collections-based research, with current strengths in phylogenetic systematics, comparative and functional morphology, paleobiology, paleoecology, macroevolution, paleobotany, meteoritics, and cosmochemistry.</p> <p>Applicants should contact curators with whom they are interested in collaborating well before applying. Information about individual curators and their research programs can be found at:</p>