The application period for the NPS-PS Paleontology in the Parks Fellowship Program is now open!The NPS-PS Paleontology in the Parks Fellowship Program is excited to announce a new opportunity to start in fall 2026. Please refer to the main program page for full details on eligibility and how to apply. To read about pilot projects and the development of this program, see here. Email the program chair with any questions. Priority application deadline for this position is October 15, 2026. *********************************************************************************************************** Paleontology Assistants – Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Projected Start: October 2026 (may be flexible) Time Commitment: ~10-15 hours per week for ~4-6 months Amount: $4000 The National Park Service (NPS) and Paleontological Society are seeking two candidates that will support ongoing paleontology projects at Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument (TUSK). The candidates could be involved in a variety of activities, which might include assisting with planning and operations related to the NPS paleontology field camp to be held at TUSK in early January 2027 and/or supporting paleontological inventory or research projects. Excavation experience with vertebrate fossils is a plus. These positions include additional funding for field opportunities at the park if/when needed, but much and/or all of the work could be remote depending on the project scope. Candidates would need to maintain online access and participate in regular meetings in collaborating with NPS staff, as well as apply alongside a mentor per the fellowship program requirements.
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