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 July 31, 2026. *********************************************************************************************************** Research Fellow: Inventory of National Park Service Fossil Birds $4,000 1 year position September 2026 – August 2027 The National Park Service (NPS) and Paleontological Society are seeking a candidate to assist with an inventory of fossil birds from NPS lands. Baseline data on the occurrences and distribution (temporal and geospatial) of fossil bird taxa has been compiled previously for more than 40 different parks. The coordinator will work with a small team of paleontologists to develop an inventory report synthesizing fossil bird data (taxonomic, stratigraphic, and geochronologic) for each park. The report will include photos, tables, appendices, and other information to serve as a peer-reviewed reference document with a comprehensive bibliography for fossil birds from the NPS. Candidate would work remotely approximately 20-30 hours per month and need to maintain online access and participate in regular meetings.
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