Research Support Geologist, Critical Minerals
The Idaho Geological Survey (IGS) is seeking a Research Support Geologist to support ongoing grant-funded projects at IGS. Based in Moscow, Idaho, the Research Support Geologist position reports to the grant PI with input from other IGS staff. IGS is a non-regulatory state agency that leads in the collection, interpretation, and dissemination of geologic and mineral data for Idaho. The Survey’s mission is to provide the state with timely and relevant information. Members of the IGS fulfill this mission through applied geologic research and strong collaborations with federal and state agencies, academia, and the private sector.
About the Role
- Conducts geologic mapping and applied geologic research on mine waste and critical mineral deposits.
- Interacts with industry, state and federal agencies, academic institutions, professional colleagues, and the public.
Responsibilities
- Compiles geologic and environmental information from technical reports, historic geologic reports, and mining documents.
- Interprets surficial geology and mine related features using Lidar-derived imagery.
- Familiarity with critical mineral deposit models and ore and gangue mineralogy.
- Works with relational geospatial databases.
- Uses word processing and spreadsheet software.
- Field experience such as orienteering, data collection, rock identification, geologic mapping, and field safety.
- Uses computer software and applications for vector graphics and illustrations and applications for GIS.
Requirements
- Compiles geologic and environmental information from technical reports, historic geologic reports, and mining documents.
- Interprets surficial geology and mine related features using Lidar-derived imagery.
- Familiarity with critical mineral deposit models and ore and gangue mineralogy.
- Works with relational geospatial databases.
- Uses word processing and spreadsheet software.
- Field experience such as orienteering, data collection, rock identification, geologic mapping, and field safety.
- Uses computer software and applications for vector graphics and illustrations and applications for GIS.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geology or Earth Sciences.
- Ability to travel regularly.
- Ability to work nonstandard business hours which may include weekends, evenings and holidays.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles.
Preferred
- Familiarity with Idaho’s critical mineral deposits and mining history.
- Experience with metasedimentary rocks and sedimentary structures.
- Work experience in one or more of the following: 1) geologic mapping; 2) geologic databases; 3) GeMS schema GIS data.
- Working as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Familiarity with the geology of Idaho.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
- Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move 50 pounds regularly.
- Ability to traverse irregular and steep terrain.
- Ability to work both indoors and outdoors.
- Ability to work in inclement weather, which includes hiking and camping.
Pay
$58,240 or higher depending on experience.
Schedule
Fiscal Year Fte 1.0 Full Time
Benefits
Not specified
Application Instructions
To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/51672