Royal Ontario Museum
Earth Sciences Internship - Meteorites
Job Description
Engage in an impactful internship focused on meteorites, enhancing your Earth Sciences knowledge. Document and analyze meteorite specimens while working in a vibrant museum environment.
Ideal for students in Earth Sciences, this internship focuses on the documentation and classification of meteorite collections. You will support scientists in their research, providing valuable contributions to the museum's key scientific resource while exploring your interest in planetary sciences.
Key Responsibilities:
• Use polarized light microscopy for specimen imaging
• Analyze newly acquired meteorite samples
• Maintain detailed records of findings and characteristics
• Conduct thorough research on classification methods
• Work alongside collections staff for data review
Requirements:
• At least 3 years of post-secondary education in relevant fields
• Familiarity with petrographic microscopy is essential
• Stro...
Ideal for students in Earth Sciences, this internship focuses on the documentation and classification of meteorite collections. You will support scientists in their research, providing valuable contributions to the museum's key scientific resource while exploring your interest in planetary sciences.
Key Responsibilities:
• Use polarized light microscopy for specimen imaging
• Analyze newly acquired meteorite samples
• Maintain detailed records of findings and characteristics
• Conduct thorough research on classification methods
• Work alongside collections staff for data review
Requirements:
• At least 3 years of post-secondary education in relevant fields
• Familiarity with petrographic microscopy is essential
• Stro...