Remote On-Call Paleontologist — Field & Taxonomy Expert

AECO; Murray (UT); Remote; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an On-Call Paleontologist to join our U.S. West Rockies Environmental Planning and Permitting team.

This remote, part-time, on-call role offers flexible hours based on project needs and requires ability to travel across the Western US. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in paleontology or related fields and at least 2 years of fieldwork experience, with US citizenship and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in paleontology or related field.
• 2+ years of paleontological fieldwork experience.
• Outdoor field activities in varied terrain and weather.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and willingness to travel.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Paleontological fieldwork in the Western US.
• Taxonomic identification of fossils to genus- or species-level.
• Expertise in field monitoring operations.
• Strong writing, research and data management skills.
• Ability to travel and conduct fieldwork across the Western US.

Skills

Paleontology fieldwork

Fossil identification

Field monitoring

Travel capable

Scientific writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in paleontology or geology/biology

MS or PhD in Paleontology preferred

Job description

AECOM is seeking an On-Call Paleontologist to join our U.S. West Rockies Environmental Planning and Permitting team.

This remote, part-time, on-call role offers flexible hours based on project needs and requires ability to travel across the Western US. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in paleontology or related fields and at least 2 years of fieldwork experience, with US citizenship and a valid driver's license.