Remote Field Paleontologist (As-Needed)

Lithosconsultants; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Lithosconsultants is seeking an as-needed Staff Paleontologist to support projects in the Western United States reporting into one of three regions: Rocky Mountain Region, Pacific Northwest, or West Coast.

Responsibilities include field surveys, construction monitoring, fossil salvages, data collection and cataloging, with occasional laboratory preparation and data analysis as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in paleontology, geology, earth sciences, or closely related field.
• Basic paleontologic field skills including identifying fossils to a basic taxonomic level
• Valid driver’s license with willingness to drive in off-road conditions
• Ability and willingness to travel with extended overnight hotel stays usually 2 weeks at a time
• Ability to endure adverse environmental conditions in remote locations including hot/cold temperatures and challenging terrain

Responsibilities

• Assist with field surveys, construction monitoring, fossil salvages and other field tasks as needed.
• Collect and record stratigraphic, lithologic, and paleontological data.
• Assist with laboratory fossil preparation and identification, data entry and cataloging.
• Conduct data analysis, geology descriptions, and record searches

Skills

Paleontology basics

Field survey skills

Driving / navigation

Travel willingness

Environmental endurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in paleontology or geology

Master’s degree in paleontology or geology

Tools

GPS

Job description

Lithosconsultants is seeking an as-needed Staff Paleontologist to support projects in the Western United States reporting into one of three regions: Rocky Mountain Region, Pacific Northwest, or West Coast.

Responsibilities include field surveys, construction monitoring, fossil salvages, data collection and cataloging, with occasional laboratory preparation and data analysis as needed.