Create and publish characterization studies of geologic units and/or intervals of economic importance to North Dakota using cores, wireline logs, and oil well cuttings. Interface with public and private entities to represent the North Dakota Geological Survey and facilitate access to state data. Research is primarily focused on oil and gas related topics with opportunities to engage in geothermal, carbon sequestration, and critical minerals projects.

What we can offer you:

• Stability and a consistent work schedule.
• Work routine varies daily and can be self-directed.
• Steady work in a safe, smaller community.
• The office is located in the Wilson M. Laird Core and Sample Library on the campus of the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks.  The 12,000 ft² office building and laboratories along with a 28,000 ft² warehouse were built in 2016 and are connected to the geology and engineering departments through a skywalk.
• A data-rich environment to pursue projects; ~ 90 miles of core from the Cambrian to the Cretaceous and logs of ~40,000 wells.
• An opportunity to work independently and autonomously on projects of importance to industry and state government.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in geology, preference given for applied subsurface geology/oil industry-related experience.

Experience with the characterization and description of sedimentary rocks in core, outcrop, and/or geophysical logs.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

The ability to represent the Geological Survey to the public, industry, and other agencies.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with:

• Petra or similar subsurface mapping program.
• Logging and interpreting core of siliciclastic and/or carbonate rocks.
• Generation of sub-surface maps from well logs and/or core.
• Petrophysical analysis.
• Technical presentations.
• Technical writing for publications.

About North Dakota Dept of Mineral Resources - Geological Survey

The North Dakota Geological Survey was created by an act of the North Dakota Legislature in 1895. After 128 years, the Survey still serves as the primary source of geological information in the state. Its mission is three-fold: to investigate the geology of North Dakota; to administer regulatory programs and act in an advisory capacity to other state agencies; and to provide public service to the people of North Dakota. The main office of the Department of Mineral Resources is located in Bismarck. The paleontology program of the Geological Survey is housed in the North Dakota Heritage Center (state museum) on the State Capitol grounds in Bismarck. The North Dakota Geological Survey's Wilson M. Laird Core and Sample Library is located on the University of North Dakota campus in Grand Forks. The facility currently houses 485,000 feet of core and 57,000 boxes of drill cuttings obtained from oil and gas wells.

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