Remote Exploration Geoscientist: Integrated Data Analysis

Placements24; Paarl; Remote; ZAR 1,975,000 - 2,962,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Exploration Geoscientist for a fully remote role to join a global team. You will integrate geophysical, geochemical, geological, and remote sensing data to identify and advance mineral exploration targets, developing conceptual models and reporting findings.

The ideal candidate holds a MS or PhD in geoscience, 6+ years of experience, and strong programming skills in Python or R. Proficiency with Leapfrog, ArcGIS and ioGAS is preferred, and independent, proactive work

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geophysics, Geology, Earth Science, or related quantitative discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant mineral exploration experience with data integration.
• Expertise in processing and interpreting geophysical and geochemical data.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and interpret diverse geoscience datasets (magnetic, gravity, EM, geochemical, drilling).
• Use software for data processing, visualization, and interpretation.
• Generate and rank exploration targets based on integrated data and geological understanding.
• Develop conceptual models for mineral deposit formation.
• Design and manage exploration programs, including surveys and drilling campaigns.
• Collaborate with a distributed team of geologists, geochemists, and geophysicists.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and maps communicating findings.
• Stay current with new technologies and methodologies in exploration geoscience.

Skills

Data integration

Independent worker

Geoscience data analysis

Remote collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Leapfrog

ArcGIS

ioGAS

Python

R

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Exploration Geoscientist for a fully remote role to join a global team. You will integrate geophysical, geochemical, geological, and remote sensing data to identify and advance mineral exploration targets, developing conceptual models and reporting findings.

The ideal candidate holds a MS or PhD in geoscience, 6+ years of experience, and strong programming skills in Python or R. Proficiency with Leapfrog, ArcGIS and ioGAS is preferred, and independent, proactive work