Undergraduate or Graduate Hourly Assistant - Position #29598
Illinois State Geological Survey
Prairie Research Institute
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
We are seeking a University of Illinois undergraduate or graduate student to assist with all aspects of the geologic mapping of surficial (Quaternary) deposits in 1:24,000 scale quadrangles including data compilation, map computerization, laboratory work, and field investigations.
Major Duties and Responsibilities: Assist with collecting and describing cores acquired from drilling (central Illinois area). Assist with other field investigations in central Illinois, including outcrop studies and hand augering. Assist with describing sample sets and cores from ISGS archives. Assist with the compilation of 1:24,000 surficial geology map, cross sections, bedrock topography map, and drift thickness map using ArcGIS. Assist with data compilation and location of near-surface materials based on water well records, soil reports, engineering borings, geologic reports, and field notes. Perform laboratory analysis (magnetic properties, carbonates) on samples of glacial deposits from the mapping area.
Qualifications: Must be enrolled as an undergraduate (minimum of a sophomore) or graduate student majoring in geology, geography, civil engineering, environmental engineering, natural resources and environmental science, or related discipline with previous coursework in geology, geomorphology, soils, and/or GIS. Must have an understanding of general laboratory techniques and safety procedures. Ability to effectively communicate and work with staff and others. Must be dependable, accurate, and detail-oriented. Must be able to lift and manipulate items weighing up to 40 pounds over uneven terrain.
Work up to 25 hours per week at $10 to $12 per hour (depending on qualifications).
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Please submit via e-mail 1) a cover letter (include position #29598 within the letter), 2) resume, and 3) the contact information of three academic or professional references to:
Lori Walston-Vonderharr, Human Resources
Illinois State Geological Survey
615 East Peabody Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
lwalston@illinois.edu
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