Bloomington, Indiana 

Organization:  Indiana Geological Survey

Type of opportunity: Full-time

Duties:

• Surficial geologist performs geologic mapping and basic and applied research relating to the geology of Indiana’s unconsolidated deposits and associated resources
• Participates in externally funded programs such as the USGS National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (STATEMAP and Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition)
• Applies specialized geological and related training to the sedimentology and geomorphology of Indiana’s surficial deposits
• Uses GIS, database, remote sensing, and other software for analysis and depiction of Indiana’s surficial geology
• Prepares proposals for external funding
• Serves as critical reviewer for professional papers and abstracts and presents papers at professional meetings
• Responds to external geological service requests, including government officials, consultants, and citizens
• Coordinates and conducts research with federal, state, and local agencies and other universities
• Communicates basic scientific findings in lectures, field trips, geologic maps, professional reports, and other publications

Desired qualifications:

• Master’s degree required, PhD preferred, with course work in surficial processes and the stratigraphy and sedimentology of depositional systems
• Three years of related experience is required
• Demonstrated ability to formulate a research project, obtain funding, and bring it through to publication
• Working knowledge of surficial processes and the sedimentology and stratigraphy of sedimentary sequences
• Must have excellent communication skills, be well organized, and able to direct and supervise support staff
• Requires outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability and desire to communicate geological information
• Ability to communicate scientific findings in lectures, field trips, maps, professional journals, and other publications
• Must be able to use the laboratory and field equipment that characterizes the physical and chemical properties of earth materials
• Uses GIS, database, statistical, remote sensing, and other geological software for the analysis and depiction of earth materials
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and walk over rough terrain
• Must be willing to travel both in Indiana and out of state and present findings at conferences.

Start date: July 1, 2016

Salary: $55,000 – $65,000

Link to more information: View the job announcement and apply online.

Application deadline: April 28, 2016