Job Description
Research Support Geologist, Critical Minerals
Posting Number: SP005292P
Division/College: University Research
Department: Idaho Geological Survey
Location: Moscow
Posting Context Statement:
Position Overview:
Required Experience:
- Compiling geologic and environmental information from technical reports, historic geologic reports, and mining documents.
- Interpreting surficial geology and mine related features using Lidar-derived imagery
- Familiarity with critical mineral deposit models and ore and gangue mineralogy
- Working with relational geospatial databases
- Using word processing and spreadsheet software
- Field experience such as orienteering, data collection, rock identification, geologic mapping, and field safety
- Using computer software and applications for vector graphics and illustrations and applications for GIS
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geology or Earth Sciences
Required Other:
- Ability to travel regularly
- Ability to work nonstandard business hours which may include weekends, evenings and holidays
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
Additional Preferred:
- Familiarity with Idaho’s critical mineral deposits and mining history
- Experience with metasedimentary rocks and sedimentary structures
- Work experience in one or more of the following: 1) geologic mapping; 2) geologic databases; 3) GeMS schema GIS data
- Working as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Familiarity with the geology of Idaho
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move 50 pounds regularly
- Ability to traverse irregular and steep terrain
- Ability to work both indoors and outdoors
- Ability to work in inclement weather, which includes hiking and camping
Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $58,240 or higher depending on experience.
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE:
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 05/28/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants:
Please use your letter of qualification to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position.
For resources about how to write a letter of qualification, please visit the HR website here: Applicant Resources – Careers | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)
To see the full job description, please visit the ORED Jobs page here. If you have any questions regarding this posting, please reach out to the search coordinator at kskovgard@uidaho.edu.
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:
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