Green River Formation Field Assistant
Requisition Number:
65541
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
Research Faculty
Schedule:
Part-Time
Posting Close Date:
07-Jul-2025
Date Posted:
30-Jun-2025
Job Summary
This temporary field research assistant will conduct approximately 40 hours of geological fieldwork in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming in the Green River Formation. This position will begin in late July/early August depending on candidate availability and field conditions, and will not exceed two weeks.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
Geology is a science concerned with the Earth - its relationship to the solar system, its origin and developmental history, its structure and composition, its dynamic processes, and its evolution. Geology also relates to human endeavors and needs, including the use of natural resources, the preservation of the environment, global change, and the mitigation of geologic hazards.
The University of Colorado at Boulder is ideally suited to the study of geological sciences. At the junction of the high plains and the Rocky Mountains, the Boulder area represents a natural outdoor laboratory where you can study geological features of all ages in diverse settings, and observe earth processes firsthand. Fieldwork in the Rocky Mountain region is an essential part of instruction and research.
The department considers the diverse opportunities for field studies in the high plains and central Rocky Mountains of Colorado a particular strength of its undergraduate programs. In addition, the department has research laboratories for studying rock and mineral deformation, soils, sedimentation, geomicrobial processes, petrology and mineralogy.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- Driving the field vehicle.
- Measuring stratigraphic sections.
- Collecting and curating rock samples.
- Carrying personal equipment and rock samples to remote locations up to one hour away from the field vehicle.
What We Can Offer
- The hiring rate for this position is $35.19 per hour for 40 hours.
Benefits
Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.
Be Statements
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What We Require
- Must have a BA/BS and MS in Earth Science or a related field.
- Must have a strong background in Geochemistry.
- Must have a current, active drivers' license.
- Must be able to walk up to 1 hour one way while carrying personal field equipment.
- This candidate must be available to travel for at least one consecutive week in late July/early August to conduct fieldwork.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
During the application process you will need to enter contact information for a reference. We will request a letter of recommendation and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses.
Review of applications will begin immediately and remain open until July 7th, 2025.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu