Geology & GIS Intern: Field Sampling & Data

State-of-Missour; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missouri Geological Survey in Rolla, Missouri is seeking a geoscience-oriented professional to integrate core log and historic mining data for critical mineral projects. The role is based at the Missouri Geological Survey, 111 Fairgrounds Road, Rolla, MO 65401, and spans up to 1,000 hours of project work.

The successful candidate will interpret geologic terminology, perform geochemical field sampling, and use ArcGIS to collect core locations and project data.

Qualifications

• Coursework for geology or geology-related degree; comprehension of geologic terminology and concepts.
• Coursework in mineralogy, petrology, and stratigraphy are preferred.
• Knowledge of geologic data field collection methods.
• Experience with ArcGIS and Microsoft Office software are preferred.
• Learning: Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills.
• Research: Knowledge of scientific principles, methods and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Integrate core log and historic mining data into databases as part of MGS/USGS funded critical mineral projects.
• Interpret geologic terminology and symbology.
• Perform geochemical field sampling for a critical mineral mine waste project.
• Use ArcGIS for collection of core locations and mine waste project data.

Skills

Geology basics

Geologic terminology

ArcGIS experience

Field sampling techniques

Data management

Learning ability

Education

Geology degree or related field

Mineralogy / Petrology / Stratigraphy coursework preferred

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Missouri Geological Survey in Rolla, Missouri is seeking a geoscience-oriented professional to integrate core log and historic mining data for critical mineral projects. The role is based at the Missouri Geological Survey, 111 Fairgrounds Road, Rolla, MO 65401, and spans up to 1,000 hours of project work.

The successful candidate will interpret geologic terminology, perform geochemical field sampling, and use ArcGIS to collect core locations and project data.