Paleontology Field Intern - SU 24

This is a unique internship for anyone interested in experiencing the full gambit of field, lab, and collections work that is necessary for maintaining an active paleontological collection. The intern will have the opportunity to participate in the Museum's Jurassic Mile dig in Wyoming where they will help assist the crew with mapping, excavation, and recovery of fossils from this dig season. In the museum, they will be able to prepare these fossils in an active paleontological lab as well as help in the lab's mission of inspiring future scientists by interacting with guests at our paleo lab window. The intern will also help with preparing the fossils for their accession into collections by aiding curatorial staff.

Internship Duties

• Offsite Dig Participant: Help staff with the 2024 Dig Season at the Jurassic Mile in WY. This includes helping to prepare for the dig season (at TCM) and participating in the dig for a 2-week period (at Jurassic Mile) where the Intern will excavate fossils using hand tools, prospect for new fossils by foot, learn and assist with mapping of the dig site, and Jacket and remove fossils from the dig. Housing and travel expenses and a per diem will be covered by the museum.
• Onsite Fossil Preparation: Aid in the prepping of Jurassic fossil material in the TCM fossil preparation labs.
• Onsite Museum Education: Help cover the paleo lab window interacting with museum guests.
• Onsite Collections Assistance: Aid in processing fossils after preparation for collections including condition reporting, photographing, and entering information in KE(database).

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Internship Requirements

• Junior, or Senior status majoring in Paleontology, Archaeology/Anthropology, Geology, or Biology
• Must be able to tolerate intense heat, walk on uneven terrain, and lift at least 25 lbs.
• Hours will differ between time offsite (dig) and onsite (museum). For the dig, hours will vary. A typical workweek is 6 days working, and 1 day off. Days can range from 7.5-12hrs. Onsite work will be limited to 1-2 days a week, 5-10 hrs. The lab is open ALL days, including Saturdays and Sundays. After a training period, the intern can work on weekends to complete their project(s).
• Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook experience required

• Intern should be able to lift up to 25 pounds and should be able to move collection pieces around the lab.
• Intern should be comfortable working outdoors for long periods. This includes all types of weather conditions.
• Intern should be comfortable lifting heavy loads and/or walking long distances

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