Most paleontologists work at universities and museums. Some may work for federal or state governments, or in private industry. University paleontologists mostly teach and do research. Invertebrate paleontologists are usually in geology departments.

What do palaeontologists do?

Paleontologists study the history of life on Earth. They often focus on organisms that lived long, long ago. Many people link paleontologists closely to dinosaurs.

Is paleontology a dying profession?

Is Paleontology a dying field? ... In reality, paleontology in the US and in most of Europe is starved for funds and jobs, and in many places paleontology is on its way to extinction.