Senior Geologist — Subsurface Energy Research (Hybrid)

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Exceptional benefits

Job summary

University of Kentucky’s Kentucky Geological Survey is seeking a Geologist III to advance subsurface energy geology research in Kentucky. You will develop projects, publish findings, manage personnel, and engage stakeholders to support informed decisions on subsurface resources.

The role emphasizes field and geophysical investigations, data interpretation, mentorship of staff, and collaboration with state agencies and industry partners; a PhD and 3 years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• PhD degree and 3 years of related experience.
• Experience with energy resources, basin analysis, geophysics, or related geoscience fields.
• Ability to publish and present research; engage with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent geologic research focused on subsurface energy resources, basin analysis, geophysics, petrophysics, stratigraphy, structural geology, and related topics.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret geological, geophysical, and petrophysical datasets to create maps, cross sections, and regional subsurface characterizations.
• Conduct field investigations, collect geological samples, and apply established data collection and safety standards.
• Publish research results in peer-reviewed outlets and present findings at professional conferences and meetings.
• Manage research projects, including project planning, budgeting, reporting, database maintenance, and coordination with collaborators and sponsors.
• Develop new research opportunities through stakeholder engagement, networking, proposal development, and pursuit of external funding.
• Supervise research staff, assign work, monitor progress, and provide mentoring and professional development support.
• Collaborate with KGS colleagues, external partners, state agencies, landowners, and stakeholders to support successful project outcomes and public engagement efforts.

Skills

Petrophysics

Stratigraphy

Structural geology

Geophysics

Geofluids

Subsurface energy

Education

PhD

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS

MS Office

Job description

University of Kentucky’s Kentucky Geological Survey is seeking a Geologist III to advance subsurface energy geology research in Kentucky. You will develop projects, publish findings, manage personnel, and engage stakeholders to support informed decisions on subsurface resources.

The role emphasizes field and geophysical investigations, data interpretation, mentorship of staff, and collaboration with state agencies and industry partners; a PhD and 3 years of related experience are required.