Remote On-Call Paleontologist - Western US Fieldwork

AECOM Corporation

Denver (CO)

Remote

USD 37,000 - 48,000

Part time

6 days ago

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Job summary

AECOM Corporation is seeking an On-Call Paleontologist to join our U.S. West Rockies Environmental Planning and Permitting team. This remote position is a part-time, on-call role with hours varying by project-based needs.

Ideal candidates are located in Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana or Colorado regions. Duties include paleontological fieldwork in the Western US, fossil identification to genus or species level, field monitoring operations, and strong writing and data management

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.
A valid driver’s license is required, along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
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