Remote On-Call Paleontologist – Western US Fieldwork

AECOM; Phoenix (AZ); 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 supports project-based needs across the Western United States.

Candidates should have paleontology fieldwork experience, fossil identification skills to genus or species level, and strong field monitoring abilities. The position requires travel throughout the Western US and excellent written communication for technical reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in paleontology or related field.
• 2 years of relevant paleontological fieldwork experience.
• US citizenship and valid driver's license; pass MVR check.

Responsibilities

• Fieldwork experience in Western US.
• Identify fossils to genus or species level.
• Lead field monitoring operations.
• Strong writing, research, and data management.
• Travel and conduct fieldwork across Western US.

Skills

Paleontology fieldwork

Taxonomic ID

Field monitoring

Data management

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor's in paleontology or geology/biology

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 supports project-based needs across the Western United States.

Candidates should have paleontology fieldwork experience, fossil identification skills to genus or species level, and strong field monitoring abilities. The position requires travel throughout the Western US and excellent written communication for technical reports.