| Research Geologist (GS3555-MA-001) |
| ID: | GS3555-MA-001 | Location: | Woods Hole | Program: | USGS |
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| Wage/Hr: | $84.99 | Hours/Week: | 20 hrs/week; estimated 360 total hours | Minimum Age: | 55 |
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For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States. NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). These experienced professionals provide administrative, technical, and professional support to the U.S. Geological Survey U.S. Geological Survey through the Experienced Services Program (ESP). Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee. PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions. This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States. Applicants must live in the commutable distance of Woods Hole, MA |
Qualifications:Minimum of 24 year(s) of experience in Marine Geology OR PhD Degree in Marine Geology - ArcGIS
- Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Outlook, Adobe Acrobat
Duties:The research geologist will examine variables related to igneous/metamorphic mineral origins, sedimentary pathways, continental shelf evolution and offshore heavy mineral distribution on the U.S. Atlantic Margin. Based on those findings the research geologist will write an original manuscript to be published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
Additional Project Information:
Heavy minerals are sedimentary deposits of dense minerals that accumulate with sand, silt, and clay in coastal environments. These heavy minerals deposits are important potential sources of critical and economic minerals. The research geologist will be a recognized expert in the field of marine geology. S/he will serve as the lead author on a scientific journal article regarding the distribution of offshore heavy minerals along the U.S. Atlantic Margin. The research geologist will be responsible for all major components of the manuscript including: conception, literature review, data analysis, interpretation, figure generation, writing and revising the manuscript per USGS Bureau Approval guidelines and the reviews of the scientific journal. The candidate must be knowledgeable of USGS' Fundamental Science Practices (FSP), including the review process and IPDS system. The candidate must successfully pass a background check. Prior expert-level work experience on regional marine geology of the U.S. Atlantic Margin is necessary.
As-needed travel may be required to participate in multi-partner technical meetings focused on Atlantic coastal marine minerals research.
- Writing a scientific manuscript based on original research 80%
- Desktop Study/Literature review 15%
- Organizing meetings with collaborators 5%
Other:- Overnight travel: As needed travel may include one overnight stay
- Air travel anticipated: once
- Physical requirements: Work will primarily involve computer use at a remote or on-site office. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
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