Remote On-Call Paleontologist — West US Fieldwork

AECOM Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

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

This remote, part-time on-call role will have hours varying based on project needs, with candidates ideally located in Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana or Colorado regions. Duties include paleontological fieldwork, vertebrate fossil identifications to genus or species level, field monitoring operations, and strong writing and data management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in paleontology or related field.
• 2 years of relevant paleontological fieldwork experience; or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• A valid driver’s license is required, along with ability to pass MVR check.
• US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Paleontological fieldwork experience in Western US.
• Provide taxonomic identification of fossils to genus- or species-level.
• Experience in field monitoring operations.
• Strong writing, research and data management skills.
• Ability to travel and conduct fieldwork throughout Western US.

Skills

Paleontology fieldwork

Vertebrate fossil ID

Field monitoring

Strong writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in paleontology or related field

MS or Ph.D. in Paleontology preferred

Job description

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

This remote, part-time on-call role will have hours varying based on project needs, with candidates ideally located in Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana or Colorado regions. Duties include paleontological fieldwork, vertebrate fossil identifications to genus or species level, field monitoring operations, and strong writing and data management skills.