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Paleontologist

  1. What is a paleontologist?
  2. If I want to study or have a career in paleontology, what
    classes should I take in middle or high school?
  3. At the university level, what courses should I take?
  4. What are the educational requirements for becoming
    a professional paleontologist?
  5. Where do paleontologists work?
  6. How much is a paleontologist paid?
  7. Where can I find more information on paleontology?

Where do paleontologists work?

Jobs in paleontology are found in universities, museums, oil companies, and state and federal government agencies. University paleontologists generally work as instructors and/or researchers. Museum paleontologists prepare and care for fossil collections. Paleontologists who work for state or federal agencies or oil companies generally work with fossil identification, regional mapping projects, and on a variety of other projects.

 

 

NRCS workers inventory plant and soils on Alaska Native lands. ©  NRCS Image courtesy of the Earth Science World Image Bank photo id: hkeb7a

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