Interested in doing geoscience in some of America’s most beautiful public lands?
The Geological Society of America (GSA) has posted thirteen new GeoCorps America positions for fall/winter 2011-2012 on the GeoCorps website! Applications can be submitted online from now through July 1, 2011.
Once again, GeoCorps features paid geoscience internships in some of America’s most amazing public lands, which are managed by our partner agencies—the National Park Service, the U.S. Forest Service, and the Bureau of Land Management. This round of projects features some of the nation's premier parks, such as Grand Canyon National Park (AZ), Grand Teton National Park (WY), Yosemite National Park (CA), and Death Valley National Park (CA). It also includes some extremely remote, wild places, like Kenai Fjords National Park (AK) and Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve (AK), as well as sites closer to an urban setting, such as Catoctin Mountain Park (MD), and Golden Gate National Recreation Area (CA). GeoCorps project areas cover a broad range of subjects, including geology, hydrology, paleontology, mapping , GIS (Geographic Information Systems), minerals, soils, glaciology, geo-hazards, cave/karst science, education, and interpretation.
Benefits
These temporary, paid internships provide on-the-ground geoscience experience and include a $2,750 stipend, free housing (or a housing allowance), and in some cases, a travel allowance.
Eligibility
Geoscientists of all levels are eligible to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, undergraduate students, graduate students, post-docs, professionals, faculty members, teachers, and retirees. Past GeoCorps participants are eligible to apply for any of the “Guest Scientist” positions available this season.
Apply Now!
The GeoCorps website’s online application system is now open to receive applications, so get started on yours today!
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The final application deadline is July 1, 2011.
More Information
For more information, see the official GeoCorps website, or contact Matthew Dawson at mdawson@geosociety.org or 303-357-1025.
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Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
Sr. Geologist- Petrobras America, Houston, Texas
Petrobras America’s Exploration Department is seeking the right candidate for the following job position: Job posting #041311-1
If you are currently working for Petrobras America Inc. or PRSI as an Employee, Temporary, or Contractor, and are interested in applying for this position:
Go to www.petrobras.com/usa and click "Career Opportunities"
Click "Job Opportunities" towards the lower right hand corner of the page.
Click "View All"
Click "More" for the position you are interested in and then "Apply",
Upload your most recent resume, and fill in the needed information When prompted how you heard about the opening, select: "Internal Company Posting".
This position is open to Internal and External Candidates. If you are referring someone, please ask them to follow the directions above to apply for the position, but select "Employee Referral" when asked about how they heard about the position.
Please contact Craig Hicks, USN9 (713-808-2227) or Audrea Meira, USSV (713-808-2239) with any questions concerning new positions.
CORPORATE SUPPORT
Human Resources
Petrobras America is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Description
Job Title: Sr. Geologist,
Status: Exempt,
Department: Exploration,
Class: Professional,
Reports to: Onshore Exploration Manager,
Career Band: Professional - 3,
Text approved by: Aloisio Pellon,
Date approved: 4/11/2011
Rev.:
GENERAL SUMMARY
Integrates studies of geological and geophysical data for regional synthesis to support the acquisition and drilling of oil and gas prospects in the Gulf of Mexico by performing the following duties.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Evaluates hydrocarbon reserves in proven and prospective fields.
* Evaluates geological data for evaluation of lease sale, farm-in and farm-out opportunities.
* Screens and evaluates externally generated oil and gas prospects
* Constructs regional stratigraphic and structural models incorporated into cross-sections, using well logs and seismic data.
* Generates maps of various parameters, detailing structure, net sand, net pay thickness, and petrophysical parameters.
* Determines the petrophysical characteristics of well logs.
* An understanding of use and application of Sequence Stratigraphy to the exploration effort
* Mange the Exploration Portfolio updating and changing as needed
* Understand and apply exploration risk analysis principals
* Apply computer mapping techniques through the use of various geologic software packages
* Must abide by all QHSE policies and guidelines
* Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Ten years related experience with at least 5 years in the deep water Gulf of Mexico
Be familiar with sources of geological information and how to obtain the data needed to carry out the work
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems; to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
Industry knowledge of exploration and development practices.
Ability to interpret well logs; to visualize and think in two and three-dimensional space; to self-motivate and be a self-starter.
Written and verbal fluency in English
EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES
Bachelor?s degree (B.S.) in Geology, or equivalent (M.S. preferred)
WORKING CONDITIONS
The working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job is performed in a typical office environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
There are no outstanding physical demands of this job.
If you are currently working for Petrobras America Inc. or PRSI as an Employee, Temporary, or Contractor, and are interested in applying for this position:
Go to www.petrobras.com/usa and click "Career Opportunities"
Click "Job Opportunities" towards the lower right hand corner of the page.
Click "View All"
Click "More" for the position you are interested in and then "Apply",
Upload your most recent resume, and fill in the needed information When prompted how you heard about the opening, select: "Internal Company Posting".
This position is open to Internal and External Candidates. If you are referring someone, please ask them to follow the directions above to apply for the position, but select "Employee Referral" when asked about how they heard about the position.
Please contact Craig Hicks, USN9 (713-808-2227) or Audrea Meira, USSV (713-808-2239) with any questions concerning new positions.
CORPORATE SUPPORT
Human Resources
Petrobras America is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Description
Job Title: Sr. Geologist,
Status: Exempt,
Department: Exploration,
Class: Professional,
Reports to: Onshore Exploration Manager,
Career Band: Professional - 3,
Text approved by: Aloisio Pellon,
Date approved: 4/11/2011
Rev.:
GENERAL SUMMARY
Integrates studies of geological and geophysical data for regional synthesis to support the acquisition and drilling of oil and gas prospects in the Gulf of Mexico by performing the following duties.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Evaluates hydrocarbon reserves in proven and prospective fields.
* Evaluates geological data for evaluation of lease sale, farm-in and farm-out opportunities.
* Screens and evaluates externally generated oil and gas prospects
* Constructs regional stratigraphic and structural models incorporated into cross-sections, using well logs and seismic data.
* Generates maps of various parameters, detailing structure, net sand, net pay thickness, and petrophysical parameters.
* Determines the petrophysical characteristics of well logs.
* An understanding of use and application of Sequence Stratigraphy to the exploration effort
* Mange the Exploration Portfolio updating and changing as needed
* Understand and apply exploration risk analysis principals
* Apply computer mapping techniques through the use of various geologic software packages
* Must abide by all QHSE policies and guidelines
* Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Ten years related experience with at least 5 years in the deep water Gulf of Mexico
Be familiar with sources of geological information and how to obtain the data needed to carry out the work
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems; to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
Industry knowledge of exploration and development practices.
Ability to interpret well logs; to visualize and think in two and three-dimensional space; to self-motivate and be a self-starter.
Written and verbal fluency in English
EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES
Bachelor?s degree (B.S.) in Geology, or equivalent (M.S. preferred)
WORKING CONDITIONS
The working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job is performed in a typical office environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
There are no outstanding physical demands of this job.
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