Remote On-Call Paleontologist – Western US Fieldwork

AECO; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; 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 involves fieldwork across the Western US and provides fossil identification and monitoring support for various projects.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in paleontology or a related field, 2 years of paleontological experience, and the ability to travel. US citizenship is required; valid driver's license is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in paleontology or related field.
• 2 years of paleontological fieldwork experience.
• Ability to travel to Western US for fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Paleontological fieldwork in Western US.
• Provide taxonomic identifications to genus or species level.
• Lead field monitoring operations.
• Produce concise reports and manage data.

Skills

Paleontology fieldwork

Vertebrate/invertebrate identification

Field monitoring

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in paleontology or related field

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 involves fieldwork across the Western US and provides fossil identification and monitoring support for various projects.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in paleontology or a related field, 2 years of paleontological experience, and the ability to travel. US citizenship is required; valid driver's license is essential.