Remote On-Call Paleontologist (Western US Fieldwork)

AECOM Corporation; Murray (UT); 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 position requires availability for project-based hours and candidates ideally located in Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana or Colorado.

Duties include paleontological fieldwork, fossil identification to genus or species level, field monitoring, and strong data management and writing skills. Travel across the Western US is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in paleontology or related field.
• 2 years of paleontological fieldwork experience or demonstrated equivalency.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass MVR check.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Paleontological fieldwork in Western US.
• Provide taxonomic identification of fossils to genus or species level.
• Monitor field operations and coordinate with field crew.
• Produce concise technical reports and data management.
• Travel to field sites across the Western US as needed.

Skills

Paleontological fieldwork

Fossil identification

Field monitoring

Technical writing

Travel ability

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 position requires availability for project-based hours and candidates ideally located in Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana or Colorado.

Duties include paleontological fieldwork, fossil identification to genus or species level, field monitoring, and strong data management and writing skills. Travel across the Western US is expected.