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Applications
are now being accepted to join
the 2008 field crew in
Yellowstone National
Park
Field assistants are
needed for a continuing NSF-funded study of the
ecological information contained within modern, surface bone
accumulations (the remains of past generations) in Yellowstone National
Park. This study examines patterns of decay and species
representation in different habitats of Yellowstone in order to
investigate the utility of modern bone accumulations as additional
sources of data for use in conservation and management efforts.
In addition, understanding how ecological information is represented by
bone assemblages will enhance interpretations of fossil deposits.
Field assistants will
help find and map bones across the Northern Range
of Yellowstone National Park. Successful candidates must be able
to work long hours (we average 6-day work-weeks with 10 to 12 hour
days) in the very rugged terrain of Yellowstone’s back country.
Participants should be interested in facets of ecology, paleontology,
paleoecology, taphonomy,
and/or Geographic Information Systems (GIS), though previous field
experience is not necessary. Experienced campers are preferred as we
will be camping and preparing our own
food. Though no direct financial compensation is available, all
expenses (food, camping fees, etc.) will be covered, along with some
financial aid for travel to Wyoming. Currently, one, two-week
expedition is planned (proposed dates: July 15-31), with
the possibility of other expeditions throughout the summer.
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