Non-Exempt Temporary or Casual

Description:
Collaborates with the geoscience community supported by the NSF Continental Scientific Drilling Facility to conduct investigations to address research questions. Responsibilities include consultations, training, project development, budgeting, project management, organizing logistical/operational solutions, data collection and analysis, reporting, and training and mentorship. This position also includes the assessment of new field and laboratory techniques, instrumentation, and equipment that create pathways for new kinds of sample collection or data generation.

Essential functions:
45% - Scientific, analytical, and technical development

35% - Scientific mentorship, training, outreach, and education

20% - Research project development and operational support

Required qualifications:
Master's degree in Geology, Geophysics, Earth / Environmental Science or related field; 4 years' experience in scientific drilling and/or coring projects including aspects related to techniques, logistics, and data management; Ability to work cooperatively with others; Must be detail oriented and able to successfully organize tasks and prioritize work; Strong organizational skills, strong communication skills, and proficiency in English; Ability to obtain passport and international travel visas on a continuing basis, and to travel to domestic and international locations frequently and for long durations; Proficiency in standard computer operating systems (Windows, Mac) and software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google App Suite); Physical requirements: The duties of this position involve fine motor skills for delicate tasks and strenuous physical activity, including lifting and carrying medium to heavy weight objects (50 to 100 pounds), reaching, bending and maintaining balance on a floating boat, platform, or ship; working under confined conditions, exposed to noise, vibration, potential allergens, and adverse weather conditions (temperature extremes, wind, rain, snow).

Preferred qualifications:
10 or more years' experience in drilling and/or coring projects; Familiarity with common techniques in scientific drilling and coring, including soft-sediment coring systems deployed by rod or wire; Familiarity with the US Continental Scientific Drilling community; Familiarity with National Science Foundation and other funding agency requirements and priorities; Experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students in field and lab procedures related to coring, drilling, and core sample analysis.

The Continental Scientific Drilling (CSD) Facility is part of the School of Earth & Environmental Sciences in the College of Science and Engineering. Funding for the CSD Facility is provided by the National Science Foundation. The CSD Facility provides leadership and services for the communities of scientists requiring drilling, coring, and subsurface surveys and monitoring on Earth's continents, on land and in lakes, serving hundreds of research projects annually.

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