Westminster Geology

We have an open position for a Science Communication Associate (remote, US). Come help us communicate with our user community and the general public!

Details ➡️ https://www.earthscope.org/careers/

We are hiring! Do you love geology and the outdoors as much as you love capturing audio and video? The UGS seeks to fill the Media Production Specialist position to create engaging and informative video content for our social media platforms and other media outlets. Join our outreach team and work closely with others who are passionate about making Utah’s geologic information easily accessible and available to a broad audience.

Are you interested, or do you know someone who might be? Click here to learn more and apply by the 5/29/2023 deadline–http://ow.ly/7jMi50Om5m6

Internship opportunity!

Do you like to plan parties or large events? Are you seeking an exciting, high-paced challenge? If so, we want you! Craters of the Moon is seeking a Centennial Coordinator intern through Northwest Youth Corp. This incredible position will help with a once in a lifetime opportunity to support and plan the celebrations association with Craters of the Moon Centennial in 2024! Please apply online: https://nwyouthcorps.workbrightats.com/jobs/970429.html

Applications will be reviewed in the order that they are received. For more information, please email [email protected]

Image: Craters of the Moon Centennial, 1924 to 2024

We are hiring! Are you passionate about studying, cataloging, and preserving valuable geologic data? Do you enjoy working collaboratively to answer geologic questions? The UGS seeks a curator/geologist to manage, promote, and work with one of the most important geologic data collections in the western United States at the Utah Core Research Center (UCRC) in Salt Lake City.
Are you interested, or do you know someone who might be? Click here to learn more and apply by the 5/22/2023 deadline–http://ow.ly/VVPq50Ofbxn

We are hiring! Are you a skilled GIS Analyst looking for an exciting career working in hydrogeology and wetlands ecology in the Great State of Utah? The UGS’s Groundwater and Wetlands Program in the Utah Department of Natural Resources is looking for someone like you to fill their Senior GIS Analyst position.

Are you interested, or do you know someone who might be? Click here to learn more and apply by the 2/20/2023 deadline: http://ow.ly/Q60A50MObVs

Do you have a passion for Utah’s geologic wonders? Does your ideal job entail sharing this passion with non-scientists, including K-12 students and teachers? The Utah Geological Survey’s Geologic Information and Outreach Program include enthusiastic geologists, graphic artists, web developers, and other information specialists that make Utah geoscience information accessible and broadly available. Our team is seeking to fill the position of Geologist. The successful candidate must be able to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly and concisely to a general audience. Strong verbal and writing skills are required.

Are you interested, or do you know someone who might be? Click here to learn more and apply by the 2/24/2023 deadline: http://ow.ly/B7lA50MJLil

WC undergrad gets cameo in Yahoo News!

Newspaper's map change puts spotlight on Great Salt Lake's 'death spiral' The Salt Lake Tribune newspaper on Monday began using a new map of Utah that features a fresh depiction of the Great Salt Lake in response to the drastic shrinking the iconic body of water has undergone over the last 30 years. The change to the map came with the assistance of graphics artists at Acc...

The Utah Geological Survey (UGS) in partnership with the AAPG University of Utah Student chapter are providing a critical minerals short course. Register here for a day of hybrid format guest lectures and in-person workshop. This course will occur on January 21, 2022 from 8 am to 4 pm MST

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Interested in going to grad school? Check out Cornell's STEM preview day on November 6th. Westminster alumni Megan Fairchild is a current Ph.D. student at Cornell and is happy to answer any questions you might have at [email protected]. Follow the link below to register (image link doesn't work).

https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4PzcYJvU8Omih5c

The Utah Geological Survey is hiring an entry level Geological Technician that includes fieldwork! Send an email to WC geo faculty to get a copy of the job advertisement! Application deadline is Sept. 24.