Remote Paleontologist (On-Call, West US)

AECOM; Murray (UT); Remote; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced On-Call Paleontologist to join the U.S. West Rockies Environmental Planning and Permitting team. This remote, part-time on-call role supports project-based needs across Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, or Colorado regions.

Responsibilities include paleontological fieldwork, fossil identification, and field monitoring with travel across the Western US; strong writing and data management skills are required. US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in paleontology or related field.
• Experience in paleontological fieldwork and technical reports.
• US Citizenship required and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct paleontological fieldwork in the Western US.
• Provide taxonomic identification of fossils to genus/species level.
• Direct field monitoring operations and data management.

Education

Bachelor's degree in paleontology

MS or PhD in Paleontology

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced On-Call Paleontologist to join the U.S. West Rockies Environmental Planning and Permitting team. This remote, part-time on-call role supports project-based needs across Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, or Colorado regions.

Responsibilities include paleontological fieldwork, fossil identification, and field monitoring with travel across the Western US; strong writing and data management skills are required. US citizenship is required.