Paleontologist – On-Call

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Mexico.

📋 Description

• Become a part of AECOM's U.S. West Rockies Environmental Planning and Permitting team as an on-call paleontologist.

• Conduct paleontological fieldwork and oversee field monitoring operations.

• Provide taxonomic identification of vertebrate and/or invertebrate fossils down to the genus- or species-level.

• Prepare technical reports while conducting research and managing data.

• Lead the field recovery of fossil specimens.

• Travel to various job sites and perform fieldwork across the Western U.S.

• Work autonomously with minimal supervision.

• Collaborate effectively with crew members, supervisors, and clients.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in paleontology or a related discipline such as geology or biology.

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education focused on paleontological fieldwork and technical reporting.

• Experience in paleontological fieldwork within the Western U.S.

• Capability to provide taxonomic identification of vertebrate and/or invertebrate fossils to genus- or species-level.

• Proficiency in field monitoring operations.

• Excellent writing, research, and data management abilities.

• Willingness to travel and conduct fieldwork throughout the Western U.S.

• Capacity to walk/trek over uneven terrain and long distances in challenging weather conditions for extended durations.

• A valid U.S. driver's license is mandatory.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Preferred: An M.S. or Ph.D. in Paleontology or a related field.

• Preferred: Over 6 years of relevant experience in paleontology.

• Familiarity with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

• Knowledge of the regional geology of the Western U.S.

• Ability to lead the field recovery of fossil specimens.

• Proficiency in reading topographic, geological, and project maps.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life and AD&D insurance coverage.

• Disability benefits available.

• Generous paid time off policy.

• Leaves of absence offered.

• Access to voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Well-being resources provided.

• Employee assistance program in place.

• Business travel insurance included.

• Recognition awards for service milestones.

• Retirement savings plan available.

• Employee stock purchase plan offered.

• Initiative for personal and professional growth known as Freedom to Grow.

• Opportunities for training and development programs.

• In-person onboarding on Day 1 at an AECOM office location.