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
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