Postdoctoral Research Associate

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Application review will begin January 5, 2026, but will continue to be accepted after this date.

Position Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate

Department: Biodiversity - 022

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.

The Barber Sensory Ecology Lab at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to
1) analyze and publish existing diverse data sets on the consequences of intense anthropogenic (e.g., noise and light pollution) and natural (e.g., whitewater river noise) sensory environments for birds, bats, and insects;
2) collaborate on experimental design, data collection, and analysis efforts on bat‑insect interactions under different light pollution regimes at the Southwestern Research Station in Portal, AZ; and
3) design and implement projects on existing large‑scale data sets (including museum specimens) on the effects of sensory pollution on animal distributions.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Analyze data sets and prepare data, code, and related materials for publication.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication including figure preparation, coauthor communication, and managing manuscripts through the journal submission process.
• Coordinate and perform new data collection including travel to the southwestern research station in Portal AZ.
• Mentor other lab members in statistical analysis and manuscript preparation.

The expected salary for the Postdoctoral Research Associate is $71,181 per year. The AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community. Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.

• Ph.D. degree in animal behavior, ecology, evolution, conservation, or a related field at the time of appointment.
• Excellent computation skills with demonstrated experience in data analysis and visualization using R.
• Served as lead author on at least 2 peer‑reviewed publications in animal behavior, ecology, evolution, or conservation.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to move about the Museum campus.
• Positioning/change of positioning:
  Must be able to frequently position oneself/body to accomplish job duties.
  • Balancing:
    Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling.
  • Climbing:
    Ascending or descending physical structures.

Full‑Time/Term

Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period: 70

Union Status:
Non‑Union

FLSA Exempt

Expected Salary Minimum: $71,181 per year

Expected Salary Maximum: $71,181 per year

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