Senior Research Associate - Precambrian Geologist Job at Western Michigan University
Position Details
Posting Summary
College
College Of Arts And Sciences
Executive Area
Provost & VP Academic Affairs
Department
Geological and Environ Sci
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S098P
Job Type
Full Time, Regular
Pay Type
Exempt/Salaried
Pay Grade
R5D
Campus Location
WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus
Salary Range
Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.
Number of Vacancies
General Summary
Provides geologic research support related to Michigan Upper Peninsula Precambrian geology and critical minerals for existing grants, and acquire new grants.
Major Duties
- Conducts geologic and hydrogeologic mapping.
- Writes proposals and publications, including geologic and hydrogeologic maps.
Completes and applies for grants.
Mentors staff, students, and contractors.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
- Five years’ relevant experience.
Experience with geologic data and publications that meet USGS GeMS standards.
Experience mapping in continental Precambrian terrains, and in integrating geophysical data with mineral deposit models to support mapping to identify potential resource areas.
Laboratory experience in sieve and grain size analysis.
Relevant student and/or staff supervision experience.
Desired Qualifications
- Doctoral degree with research focus on critical minerals, igneous or metamorphic petrology, or sedimentary systems preferred from an accredited institution.
- Experience mapping and/or conducting research focused on Michigan Upper Peninsula Precambrian bedrock.
Experience with LiDAR.
Special Instructions to Applicants
- Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.
- External applicants should use the WMU Application.
Additional Position Information
- This position ends 09/30/2023, with the potential for renewal.
- Research Staff pay grades and rates are available using the URL: https://wmich.edu/sites/default/files/attachments/u152/2022/hr-research-staff-pay-structure-05-01-2022.pdf
- Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, s://wmich.edu/hr/benefits-research
Physical requirements and working conditions
- Light work with some physical demands such as continuously lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds, but rarely moving more than 25 to 50 pounds.
- Work is performed with exposure to any number of elements which may occasionally require some precautions such as safety glasses, protective clothing, ear protection, etc.
Substantial travel and outdoor fieldwork required, within the state of Michigan.
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