The USGS Alaska Science Center Geology office is looking to hire a recent graduate to build capacity in surficial and geologic map compilation in Alaska with a specific focus on permafrost in the state. We have an open announcement for a Pathways Recent Graduate hire at GS-11/12 in the USGS Alaska Science Center Geology group. For questions, please contact Jamey Jones (jvjones@usgs.gov). The position announcement will be open for at least 10 days, and we will extend this window as needed depending on interest. We hope to fill the position ASAP here in Anchorage, Alaska.
Please consider forwarding the job announcement below to anyone who might be interested and qualified.
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/671853000
As a Geologist within the Alaska Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:
- Apply knowledge of surficial geologic mapping and data compilation in support of geologic studies
- Participate in research on permafrost and related surficial geologic deposits in Alaska
- Participate in the analysis of permafrost distribution, characteristics, and evolution in Alaska
- Participate in surficial geologic mapping and synthesis across multiple scales
- Assist in development and maintenance of surficial geologic map databases
