summer GEOG 306

 

Student employment at USGS-remote

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

Central Midwest Water Science Center

Illinois-Iowa-Missouri

 

Job Title:	Water Resources Data Analyst
Pay Rate:	$16.26-$24.99, depending on year in school and experience.
Pay Type:	Per Hour - Set Rate
Work Schedule:	Flexible
Hours Per Week:	up to 40 hrs/wk during breaks and summer, 16-20 during semester,
Job Duration:	Begin Date: As soon as hiring procedures can be completed; No End Date.
Federal Work Study:	No
Location:	Dekalb, IL or Urbana, IL.  Some work can be conducted remotely, but students must be able to visit our DeKalb, IL office or Urbana, IL office when necessary.
Contact Person:	Samantha Murphy
Preference of contact:	Contact By Email. Send resume and unofficial transcript.
Contact's E-mail	sjmurphy@usgs.gov
Job Description:	Students will support a team of scientists working on water resource investigations on local, regional, and national scales. Level of involvement will depend on skills and experience. At a minimum, students will query and retrieve surface water records from scientific databases; pre- and post-process data for use in empirical analyses and models; review scientific literature and reports; and perform targeted analyses.  Additional duties may include assisting USGS staff in field-related data collection activities and performing occasional lab-related activities This is a great opportunity to work with a team of scientists from across the country on highly relevant and important topics.
Requirements:	Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and current student to apply. The USGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills:	1. Knowledge of Office365 software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) required. 2. Undergraduate coursework in statistics. Prefer previous course work in environmental science, biology, hydrology, ecology, and/or river science. 3. Working knowledge of the statistical software R (or other programing language) highly desirable.  4. Basic understanding of chemical principles and laboratory safety procedures helpful.

  

Entry level Mapping position with Missouri Geological Survey

This is an entry level position for Bachelor or Master students entering the field, but can be mid-level for any of your former students who may still be looking for a geology position. https://hiretrue-prod.com/hiretrue/ce3/job-board/5effe9b2-4b89-494b-ac76-c45e25190768/eda1f093-654e-4714-ab25-152d5844889c 

GSA Webinar: 8 March - Exploring Options for Your Future Career in Hydrogeology

On March 8th, the Geological Society of America is hosting a webinar on hydrogeology careers. Geoscientists hold many positions in hydrogeology, and career opportunities include roles in academia, federal government, state government, regulatory agencies, environmental consulting companies, and policy making. The webinar panelists will introduce you to careers in these areas, answer your questions, and offer advice in preparation for a career in hydrogeology.

Exploring Options for Your Future Career in Hydrogeology Webinar
Date and Time: Monday, 8 March 2021, 2 p.m. MDT
Duration: 1 hour
Registration Link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7427244339528838923
 
Panelists:
Dr. Christopher Carlson, National Program Leader for Watershed and Aquatic Ecology Research, USDA Forest Service Research and Development
Dr. Yu-Feng Lin, Director, Illinois Water Resources Center
Sara Pearson, CPG, Information Management Unit Supervisor, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy
Dr. Cara Peterman, Hydrologist, U.S. Geological Survey
Dr. Diana Restrepo-Osorio, Geographer, U.S. Geological Survey
Dr. Stephen Van der Hoven, Vice President, Genesis Engineering & Redevelopment

We encourage you distribute this email to anyone who may be interested.

Please contact Jennifer Nocerino (jnocerino@geosociety.org) with questions about this webinar.