Remote Exploration Geoscientist: Integrated Data Analytics

Placements24; Waukee (IA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development

International team

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Exploration Geoscientist to join a fully remote team. You will integrate magnetic, gravity, EM, geochemical, and drilling data to identify and advance mineral exploration targets, develop conceptual models, and design exploration programs.

The role emphasizes advanced data management, independent work, strong communication, and the ability to collaborate with a global team of geoscientists from anywhere in the world.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geophysics, Geology, Earth Science, or a related quantitative discipline.
• 6+ years of relevant mineral exploration experience with strong data integration and interpretation.
• Expertise in processing and interpreting potential field data (magnetics, gravity) and/or electromagnetic data.
• Proficiency in geological interpretation software (Leapfrog, ArcGIS, ioGAS) and geophysical modeling software.
• Experience with geochemical data analysis and interpretation.
• Strong programming skills (Python, R) for data analysis and automation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage projects in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and interpret geoscience datasets (magnetic, gravity, EM, geochemical, drilling).
• Use advanced software for data processing, visualization and interpretation.
• Generate and rank exploration targets from integrated data and geology.
• Develop conceptual models for mineral deposit formation.
• Design and manage exploration programs including surveys and drilling campaigns.
• Collaborate with distributed teams of geologists, geochemists, and geophysicists.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and maps communicating findings.
• Stay current with new technologies in exploration geoscience.
• Contribute to strategic direction of exploration activities.
• Ensure data quality and consistency across projects.

Skills

Python

R

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Independent work

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Geophysics/Geology/Earth Science

Tools

Leapfrog

ArcGIS

ioGAS

Geophysical modeling software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Exploration Geoscientist to join a fully remote team. You will integrate magnetic, gravity, EM, geochemical, and drilling data to identify and advance mineral exploration targets, develop conceptual models, and design exploration programs.

The role emphasizes advanced data management, independent work, strong communication, and the ability to collaborate with a global team of geoscientists from anywhere in the world.