Build dinosaur skeletons for $27,000/year
I just found this on UM's job site:)
Job ID: 8732
Job Title: Assistant Vertebrate Preparator
Job/Career Family: Research
Job Description and Responsibilities: Market Title: Research Laboratory Technician Associate
Department: LSA Museum of Paleontology
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Salary Range: $27,000
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
The duties of this position are specifically dedicated to the reconstruction, reproduction, and mounted assembly of ancient (ca. 46 million years) fossil protocetid whale skeletons from Pakistan, particularly the large, nearly complete specimen GSP-UM 3551, which must be finished for exhibition within the next year.
This is a one-year term limited appointment.
Job Requirements: The requirements of the position include a minimum of a Bachelor's degree, knowledge of vertebrate anatomy and experience in mechanical and micro-preparation of fossils; In addition, the position requires skills in a wide variety of molding and casting techniques, using different media, some knowledge of chemistry.
Department Name: LSA Paleontology Museum
Org Group: COLLEGE OF LS&A
Campus: Ann Arbor
Job ID: 8732
Job Title: Assistant Vertebrate Preparator
Job/Career Family: Research
Job Description and Responsibilities: Market Title: Research Laboratory Technician Associate
Department: LSA Museum of Paleontology
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Salary Range: $27,000
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
The duties of this position are specifically dedicated to the reconstruction, reproduction, and mounted assembly of ancient (ca. 46 million years) fossil protocetid whale skeletons from Pakistan, particularly the large, nearly complete specimen GSP-UM 3551, which must be finished for exhibition within the next year.
This is a one-year term limited appointment.
Job Requirements: The requirements of the position include a minimum of a Bachelor's degree, knowledge of vertebrate anatomy and experience in mechanical and micro-preparation of fossils; In addition, the position requires skills in a wide variety of molding and casting techniques, using different media, some knowledge of chemistry.
Department Name: LSA Paleontology Museum
Org Group: COLLEGE OF LS&A
Campus: Ann Arbor