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This is cross-posted from the vrtpaleo list because it is of interest to paleontologists of all backgrounds. Apologies to members of both lists. Norm MacLeod ---------- Petrified Forest National Park in northeastern Arizona is looking for paleontology/geology summer interns to help conduct an ongoing inventory of paleontological sites in the park. This is a fieldwork based inventory in which participants will be part of a team effort to relocate historic paleontological sites in the field and record data relevant to each site including GPS coordinates and photographs as well as geological and stratigraphic data. All of this information will be entered into the park database for future use. It is also possible that participants will be asked to collect or excavate threatened fossil resources. In addition, there will be some office work required including database entry and research of pertinent literature. This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain experience in basic geological mapping, field exploration, collection techniques and to become familiar with the role of the National Park Service in resource protection. The exposures in the park are Late Triassic in age and contain early dinosaurs, labyrinthodont amphibians and many crocodile-like archosaurs and well as numerous plants and freshwater invertebrates. The position will be based out of Petrified Forest National Park, 24 miles east of Holbrook, Arizona on Interstate 40. Park housing is available and free of charge for all interns. A stipend may also be available. Housing for this position is a three bedroom house. Kitchen, bath, dining and living rooms are shared. Bedroom may be shared. Houses are located at the park headquarters. Although not required, applicants are advised that a personal vehicle will greatly help accessing services such as groceries, doctors, and other amenities. This position is for 12 weeks starting the middle of May 2004 and continuing through August. Work is primarily performed outdoors, often under adverse weather conditions including extreme heat and daily thunderstorms. Participants may be required to hike long distances in rough terrain in a hot, dry climate sometimes carrying heavy loads up to 50 pounds. Work requires long periods of bending, stooping, walking, climbing and working in cramped positions. Work is often performed in backcountry or wilderness areas of the park. Applicants should have a background in paleontology or geology, a basic knowledge of fossil resources and their preservation, and have a working knowledge of computers. Familiarity with the paleontology, including the paleobotany, of the Late Triassic is helpful but not necessary. Basic knowledge of GPS and GIS is also helpful but not required. Non- U. S. Citizens must possess a valid J-2 visa to be eligible for this position. To apply send a current resume and the names and contact information for two references to: Bill Parker, Division of Resource Management, Petrified Forest National Park, PO Box 2217, Petrified Forest, AZ 86028 For more information regarding this position please contact Bill Parker at Petrified Forest National Park. E-mail: William_Parker@nps.gov; Phone: (928) 524-6228 ext. 262. ************************************************************************ Bill Parker Vertebrate Paleontologist Division of Resource Management Petrified Forest National Park P.O. Box 2217 1 Park Road Petrified Forest, AZ 86028 (928) 524-6228 x262 -- ___________________________________________________________________ Dr. Norman MacLeod Keeper of Palaeontology The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD (0)20-7942-5204 (Office) (0)20-7942-5546 (Fax) http://www.nhm.ac.uk/palaeontology/a&ss/nm/nm.html (Web Page) ___________________________________________________________________
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