University of Minnesota - Multiple Positions

Twin Cities Campus Minnesota Geological Survey 2642 University Avenue West
Saint Paul, MN 55114-1057

Office: 612-627-4780
Fax: 612-627-4778
Website: www.geo.umn.edu/mgs
Email: mgs@umn.edu

January 15, 2010

Geologist – Assistant Scientist

Position supports senior scientific staff and provides an opportunity to develop the skills and understanding necessary to create geologic maps. The employee may be asked to spend considerable time traveling, working outdoors, and at physical tasks. There is also a component of office-based tasks including examination of rock and sediment samples; entering, viewing, and manipulating data in geographic information systems; plotting and analyzing surface and subsurface data; and creating geologic maps or maps derived from geologic data. Master’s degree in geology and experience with Quaternary geology preferred – one year probationary period. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. For required application form and more information, visit this link to the University of Minnesota employment site:

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Requisition number: 164654

Geologic Information Specialist

This position supports geologists by providing geographic information system (GIS) services and database management support. The employee provides interim GIS products to the geologists and then uses existing procedures and scripts to create GIS products from their work. Must have training and experience in geographic information systems, database management, and must understand geology and geologic mapping as demonstrated by experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in geology. A Master’s degree in geology is preferred in addition to the essential database and GIS skills. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. For required application form and more information, visit this link to the University of Minnesota employment site:

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Requisition number: 164685