What are careers in paleontology?

Careers in paleontology include research assistants, curators, and paleontologists.

1. Research Assistant

   Paleontology research assistants are typically responsible for collecting samples or data from fieldwork locations. They work outside a typical lab more than they do in a lab. They are also for analyzing samples.

   Part of their work also includes keeping their equipment clean, sterile, and in working order to prevent information from being skewed during their research.

2. Curator

   Curators work in locations such as libraries, museums, and similar facilities that are open to the public. They are responsible for obtaining artifacts to display, organize, and maintain.

   They have the opportunity to host tours and lectures for visitors. Curators often have extensive knowledge in their given field, in this case, paleontology, and act as consultants for researchers.

3. Paleontologist

   Paleontologists locate and study fossils of ancient life forms. Their studies include human, plant, and zoological life forms found in the sediment of the Earth's crust.

   They research and analyze data to determine relationships between extinct and living creatures. It can help determine what changes or events may have led to the present day.