DutiesDuties will include assisting students during the fieldtrip, preparation of student materials/handouts, setting up field exercises, and checking equipment inventory that needs to be used in the field, and grading student work.
Field work consists of approximately 9-10 field days from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Minimum Qualifications B.Sc. Specialist in Earth Science. Sound knowledge in contents covered in the course required. Previous geological field mapping experience, knowledge of rock and mineral identification in outcrop essential. Understanding of geological mapping principles, including the use of a compass/clinometer for measuring attitudes of geological structures required.
Strong background in either of sedimentary or igneous petrology, paleontology or structural geology favored. Good communication skills are required as well. Preferred Qualifications M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Earth Science. Sound knowledge in contents covered in the course required. Previous geological field ma...