Geologist I

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Geologist I
Requisition Number RE44576
Working Title Geologic Core Description
Department Name 40520:KY Geological Survey
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 42
Salary Range $35,861-57,391/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education

BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience

No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Standing for long periods of time.
Lift or push core boxes up to 50 lbs.
Independently navigate facility and grounds.
Shift
Monday-Friday; 7:30 am to 4:30 pm (40 hours per week).
Job Summary
The Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS), a publicly supported research center within the University of Kentucky (UK), is recruiting a Geologist I with a bachelor’s degree in geology. Key position responsibilities include describing mineral rock cores with critical mineral potential, performing quality assurance and control tasks to ensure data accuracy and discoverability, and contributing to the critical minerals research and geologic data preservation communities. This position is grant funded and will report to the KGS Earth Analysis Research Library, located north of Lexington about ten miles from the main UK campus.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Attention to detail
QA/QC for accuracy of specimen information
Stratigraphy and Petrography
Familiarity with Kentucky Geology: emphasis on sedimentary rocks and the Kentucky Mineral Districts.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Rock core description experience preferred
Deadline to Apply 04/21/2024
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