Remote On-Call Paleontologist – Western US Fieldwork

AECOM Corporation; Billings (MT); Remote; USD 37,000 - 48,000; 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 has variable hours based on project needs and candidates should be located in Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana or Colorado.

Duties include fieldwork in the Western US, fossil identification to genus or species, field monitoring, and strong writing/data management. Travel across the Western US is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in paleontology or related field such as geology or biology.
• 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency in paleontological fieldwork.
• A valid driver's license and ability to pass an MVR check.
• US Citizenship is required.
• MS or PhD in Paleontology preferred.
• 4+ years paleontology experience preferred.
• Dual qualification in Archaeology may be beneficial.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.
• Understanding of regional geology of the Western U.S.
• Ability to direct field recovery of fossil specimens.

Responsibilities

• Paleontological fieldwork experience in Western US.
• Provide 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 throughout Western US

Skills

Paleontology fieldwork

Taxonomic identification

Field monitoring operations

Writing and data management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's in paleontology/geology/biology

MS/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 has variable hours based on project needs and candidates should be located in Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana or Colorado.

Duties include fieldwork in the Western US, fossil identification to genus or species, field monitoring, and strong writing/data management. Travel across the Western US is required.