Geoscience Specialist
Job Description
Develop earth-science and climate cases that test evidence-based geological interpretation.
What you will do
• Create problems from field observations to geological conclusions.
• Explain the processes, evidence and timescales behind interpretations.
• Assess physical accuracy and uncertainty in geoscience or climate answers, identifying misleading explanations.
Required background
• An advanced degree in geology, earth science or a closely related discipline.
• At least two years of geoscience research, industry or field work.
• Depth in sedimentology, hydrology, geophysics, climate science or another geoscience specialty.
• Clear written English for explaining professional decisions and reasoning.
• Availability for at least 10 hours per week.
Preferred background
• A PhD or professional-geologist license.
• Ability to use spatial analysis tools, including GIS, remote sensing or geospatial models.
• Professional experience in a geological survey agency, environmental consultancy, energy business or mining operation.
Availability
• Remote and asynchronous, with at least 10 hours available weekly and no fixed daily hours.
Pay and engagement
$63–$116/hr
Amounts are in USD. The applicable rate or fee and work requirements are agreed before you begin.