Paleontology Intern, Title III STEM Internship Program

2 weeks ago


Alpine TX United States Sul Ross State University Full time
Job Title:

Paleontology Intern, Title III STEM Internship Program

Location:

Alpine

Department:

Title III Lobotrack

Job No.:

G99439

Posting Date:

08/24/2024

Until Filled:

Yes

Salary:

$15.63/hour 19 hours(or less) per week

Required:

Required

  • Knowledge of vertebrate anatomy
  • Experience preparing vertebrate fossils
  • Able to hike long distances while carrying heavy loads
  • Able to maintain and repair small mechanical tools (i.e. air scribes, Dremel tool, etc.)


Preferred:

Preferred

  • Junior- or Senior-level Geology major
  • Able to work independently
  • Organization skills
  • Able to lift at least 50 pounds
  • Able to operate basic hand tools (i.e. picks, air scribe, Dremel tool)



Staffing Reason:

Institutional

Primary Responsibilities:

Department: Agriculture, Life and Physical Sciences

Primary ResponsibilitiesPurpose of Job: The chief responsibility of the paleontology intern will be responsible for preparing and cataloging vertebrate fossil bones in the Sul Ross Geology Program collections. Secondarily, the intern will help maintain the vertebrate paleontology labs, analytical equipment, and preparation tools. If needed, the intern may also be asked to assist with field surveys and excavations. Each aspect of this internship will be applicable to potential academic pursuits and/or research in the field of vertebrate paleontology.Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Vertebrate fossil bone preparation
  • Fossil cataloguing
  • Paleontology lab maintenance
  • Field assistance

Supervision: Direct supervision from Dr. Thomas Shiller for day to day instruction. Dr. Shiller will also act as the Faculty Mentor within the STEM Internship Program.
STEM Internship Program:This position is part of the Title III STEM Lobotrack to Success (LTS) SRSU STEM Internship Program. Along with the normal job duties, the student will learn from the faculty supervisor about the STEM workforce, different career pathways, research, and more. Students will gain knowledge, experience, and professional connections in the STEM field. Students will have access to professional development tools throughout the internship program (resume building, interview practices, etc.). Additionally, the student must present at the SRSU Student Symposium. For more questions regarding the internship program, reach out to Amanda Barrera ( ).

All other duties are assigned unique to the department. Responsible for the personal safety and the safety of others. This position is security sensitive.

Other Information:

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

About SRSU:

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling or emailing

Is Background Check Required?:

Yes



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