Research Scientist 1 - Geology & GIS Data Archivist (Remote)

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources; Hibbing (MN); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in Hibbing seeks a Research Scientist 1 to organize and digitize historical mineral exploration data, georeference maps with ArcGIS, and convert paper records into searchable digital databases. You will work on geologic materials and assist with special tasks in a dynamic state agency environment.

The role emphasizes data organization, GIS applications, and collaboration with the Lands and Minerals unit, with standard day shift duties in a full-time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Earth Sciences, Geology, or closely related field (courses such as mineralogy, petrology, gl)

Responsibilities

• Organize and curate documents related to historical mineral exploration (maps, cross-sections, correspondence, reports, data) and digitize for searchable databases.
• Geographic information systems experience to georeference maps, digitize borehole locations, study areas, and maintain relationships between datasets using ArcGIS.
• Apply geological expertise to organize and convert historical data (e.g., assays) into usable digital databases with maintained data tables.
• Perform special assignments from supervisor as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Earth Sciences, Geology, or closely related field

Job description

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in Hibbing seeks a Research Scientist 1 to organize and digitize historical mineral exploration data, georeference maps with ArcGIS, and convert paper records into searchable digital databases. You will work on geologic materials and assist with special tasks in a dynamic state agency environment.

The role emphasizes data organization, GIS applications, and collaboration with the Lands and Minerals unit, with standard day shift duties in a full-time