Remote On-Call Paleontologist – Field & Fossil ID

AECOM; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced On-Call Paleontologist to join our U.S. West Rockies Environmental Planning and Permitting team in a remote, part-time on-call capacity.

Candidates should have paleontological fieldwork experience in the Western US, the ability to travel for fieldwork, and a bachelor's degree in paleontology or related fields. This role supports project-based needs across several Western states.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in paleontology or related field such as geology or biology.
• 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education focused on paleontological fieldwork and technical reports.
• Outdoor activity may involve walking/trekking in uneven terrain over long distances in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Valid U.S driver's license is required for this role; and must be able to travel to job sites safely.
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Paleontological fieldwork experience in Western US.
• Ability to provide taxonomic identification of vertebrate and/or invertebrate fossils to genus- or species-level for various projects.
• Should possess expertise in field monitoring operations.
• Strong, concise writing, research and data management skills.
• Candidates must have the ability to travel and conduct fieldwork throughout Western US

Skills

Paleontology fieldwork

Fossil identification

Education

Bachelor's degree in paleontology or related field

MS or PhD in Paleontology preferred

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced On-Call Paleontologist to join our U.S. West Rockies Environmental Planning and Permitting team in a remote, part-time on-call capacity.

Candidates should have paleontological fieldwork experience in the Western US, the ability to travel for fieldwork, and a bachelor's degree in paleontology or related fields. This role supports project-based needs across several Western states.