Paleontologist, On-call

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🎰 Nevada – Remote

🎰 Nevada – Remote

💵 $25 - $31 / hour

⏱ Part Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

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AECOM

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1990

Construction • Engineering • Sustainability

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm that partners with clients to deliver innovative solutions to the most complex challenges while creating legacies for generations to come. Focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion, AECOM leverages technical expertise and digital innovation to drive transformative outcomes in infrastructure development, sustainability, and social systems. The company provides a wide range of services, including architecture & design, construction management, engineering, and environmental services across various markets such as transportation, energy, healthcare, and national governments. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, technical excellence, and community impact, AECOM is committed to building a better world.

📋 Description

• Paleontological fieldwork experience in Western US • Ability to provide taxonomic identification of vertebrate and/or invertebrate fossils to genus- or species-level for various projects • Should possess expertise in field monitoring operations • Strong, concise writing, research and data management skills • Candidates must have the ability to travel and conduct fieldwork throughout Western US

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in paleontology or related field such as geology or biology • 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education focused on paleontological fieldwork and technical reports • Outdoor activity may involve walking/trekking in uneven terrain over long distances in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time • Valid U.S driver's license is required for this role; and must be able to travel to job sites safely • Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required • M.S or Ph.D. in Paleontology preferred or related field such as geology or biology • 6+ years of relevant paleontology experience • Candidates may be dual qualified in Archaeology • Strong understanding of federal, state and local environmental regulations • Knowledge and understanding of the regional geology of the Western U.S • Ability to direct field recovery of fossil specimens in the field • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision • Ability to read topographic maps, geological maps, and project maps • Able to work cooperatively with crew members, supervisors, and clients.

🏖️ Benefits

• medical • dental • vision • life • AD&D • disability benefits • paid time off • leaves of absences • voluntary benefits • perks • flexible work options • well-being resources • employee assistance program • business travel insurance • service recognition awards • retirement savings plan • employee stock purchase plan