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Hello, I am currently a third-year student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Geology at UNI Vandoeuvre (Grand Est, France). I am reaching out to inquire if you would be willing to respond to a questionnaire/interview for the purpose of creating a profile on the profession of Paleontologist. I would appreciate it if at least one person could take the time to answer my questions. Questions: 0. What is your name and what is your exact profession? 1. How would you summarize your job? 2. What level of education is required? 3. What was the most enriching aspect during your training? 4. How would you describe a typical day? What is your typical schedule or working hours? 5. Are there multiple career paths for this profession? Why did you choose this one? 6. What are the most useful qualities/skills for this job? 7. What career advancements are/were possible in your field? 8. Where does this desire/passion for this job come from? 9. What is the salary progression in this field? 10. Are there different ranks in this profession? If so, what are they? 11. What were your expectations regarding the job? How do they align with reality now? 12. Is it a selective/sought-after profession? 13. Does it have an impact on your personal life? 14. What are the different jobs related to paleontology? 15. Did it take you time to adapt? 16. Do you often work in teams? If so, under what conditions? 17. Is international travel required for this job? 18. Could new technologies replace humans in this profession? Thank you for reading this topic.

Hi everybody, I’m by no means a fossil head but I have a question that pertains to my research for my artist practice. Is it possible for a fossil to be preserved in a metal? I know it sounds like a dumb question but I am curious if the science makes sense. Is there an example of this phenomenon? If so let me know, again thank y’all so much!