This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12461102 Senior Scientific Specialist, Geology

Illinois State Geological Survey

Prairie Research Institute

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Illinois State Geological Survey (ISGS) is a premier state geological survey serving the needs of the public, government, and industry with earth science information and research relevant to natural resources, environmental quality, economic vitality, and public safety. ISGS is part of the Prairie Research Institute (PRI) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, which is centrally located between Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis. Learn more at go.illinois.edu/PRIjobs.

ISGS is seeking to hire an Senior Scientific Specialist, Geology to lead components of basic and applied research in airborne geophysics projects, which include 3-D geological modeling and geophysics fieldwork.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Research - Data Analyses and Interpretation

• Coordinate and lead data management and 3-D geologic mapping/modeling.
• Coordinate and lead ground-based geophysics acquisition that includes both seismic and electrical methods.
• Utilize geographic information systems (GIS) and other computing technologies to visualize/analyze data and map geology in two and three dimensions.
• Supervise, mentor, and lead undergraduate students, graduate students, and hourly workers to achieve success and foster a culture of innovation and high-level performance at both individual and organizational levels.This includes task assignment, scheduling, ongoing performance management with coaching and feedback and travel approval.
• Assist with publishing results of investigations in venues including but not limited to peer-reviewed journal articles, internal publication series, public information pamphlets and posters, geological maps, web pages, scientific abstracts, and databases.

Research - Field Work/Data Collection

• Plan, supervise, and perform geophysics fieldwork associated with geological mapping.
• Plan, coordinate and supervise student field crews.
• Assist with drilling and other fieldwork.
• Process field data and coordinate data management.
• Overnight travel may be necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

Engagement and Outreach

• Participate in professional organizations and events.
• Respond to requests for information and provide technical expertise on projects to PRI staff, government agencies, non-government organizations, academia, industry, and the general public.
• Communicate results of investigations as presentations or lectures to a wide variety of organizations or the public as appropriate.

Other

• Perform other duties as needed to further the mission and goals of the Survey, PRI, and the University of Illinois.
• Keep abreast of developments in this discipline.

Minimum Qualifications

Required : Bachelor\'s degree in geology or related discipline. Alternate degree fields will be considered/accepted depending on the nature and depth of the experience as it relates to this position. At least 2 years\' related industry or research experience with a bachelor\'s degree or an M.S. degree with no professional experience. Supervisory and/or team leadership experience. Valid driver\'s license.

Preferred : M.S. degree in geology or related discipline. Demonstrated expertise and leadership in ground-based geophysics acquisition, specifically electrical resistivity tomography, passive seismic methods, time-domain electromagnetics, and seismic reflection. Demonstrated leadership in managing undergraduate student geophysics field crews. Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in 3-D geolog c mapping and modeling software, including GeoScene3D and other GIS applications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge and efficiency in 3-D geological mapping principles and methods. Advanced experience/knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS). Knowledge and experience in 3-D geologic mapping/modeling software, including GeoScene3D and geophysical processing software such as Res2DInv and SPIA. Knowledge of major geologic frameworks of Illinois, including sand and gravel aquifer systems.

Environmental Demands

This position will involve working in the office and field settings. Fieldwork will sometimes require working in adverse conditions (inclement weather, biting insects, remoteness, sites with security concerns, heavy traffic) and traveling up to 25% of the time (including driving to and from research sites) throughout the state of Illinois in both rural and urban settings. Will sometimes require overnight travel for up to one work week at a time. Will require operating, lifting, and manipulating field equipment and other items over uneven terrain weighing up to 40 pounds.

Appointment Information

This is a full-time academic professional