An excellent resource is the Syracuse University Library's comprehensive EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES IN THE EARTH, ATMOSPHERIC AND OCEANIC SCIENCES, which includes links to diverse Job Posting Sites, professional meetings with job centers or career fairs, job-related listservs, links to recruitment pages of major corporations (mostly oil companies), career development links and relocation resources. A very worthwhile site.

Additonal information from the Syracuse University Library can be found on their Earth Science Resources Page, where the schools link will take you to college rankings, funding sources, links to extensive listings of geoscience departments and field courses, and more.

Another useful page is the American Geological Institute's Careers Section, which now includes a new Guide to Geoscience Careers and Employers.

Also, visit the student sections of various organizations, linked on our Professional Societies page. And resources for Grants and other types of funding can be found on our Student Financial Resources page.

Job listings can be found at Earthworks.

College of Arts and Sciences – Department of Physics, Astronomy and Geology – Assistant Professor (Geology)– Position Contingent upon State Funding.
Tenure- track Assistant Professor position beginning August 2007. As part of continuing efforts to expand the ETSU Geology Program, the department seeks an exceptional individual who combines field based research with theoretical studies. Preference will be given to those individuals who specialize in exploration geophysics and GIS although strong candidates in other geology sub-disciplines will be considered. Essential Functions: The successful applicant will be expected to teach introductory geophysics, GIS and graduate-level courses in his/her specialized topic; establish a rigorous, externally funded research program; advise students; oversee student projects; serve on committees; contribute to curriculum development; and perform departmental duties as assigned. Qualifications: Ph.D. in geology or a related field required; completion at time of appointment. Evaluation of applications will begin on December 15, 2006, but position will remain open until filled. For more information, please contact by e-mail at Whitelaw@etsu.edu or by telephone at (423) 439-7528. Submit a letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, transcripts and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Michael J. Whitelaw, Geology Search Committee Chair, Department of Physics, Astronomy and Geology, East Tennessee State University, Box 70652, Johnson City, TN 37614-1702.

1) Staff Geologist - Full Time Position in a leading Industrial Minerals mining company, Unimin Corporation, located in Ottawa, Illinois.  The successful candidate will have completed a Master of Science degree and will posess demonstrated field and computer skills.  The work will involve managing and conducting on-going geological drilling projects at Unimin's mining locations in North America.  You will complete reserve evaluations and may conduct mine-specific hydrology investigations.  Utilizing the Company’s field equipment and computer systems, you will perform quality and physical characteristic analyses on the mineral deposits, as well as, plan future mine exploration.  You will also learn to use MineSight in your daily evaluation work in support of Unimin's mining operations and our Mine Planning group.  10/06

2) Geological Field Assistant - Six to Eight Month Appointment in Ottawa, Illinois as a field assistant with Unimin's Mine Planning & Geology Department.  This position is open to all candidates who have completed their Junior year.  Completion of Field Camp is a definite plus.  You will work with our geologists at projects throughout North America, learning to perform all of the field activities that are commonly done in support of Unimin's mining operations.  Duties will include logging and sampling of drill core, locating drill holes in the field, working with in-house drillers and contracted drilling firms to complete assignments, participating in microscopic studies of ore samples, and you will be exposed to MineSight, the geological and mine planning software in use by Unimin's staff.  10/06

If either of the 2 positions above sounds interesting to you, please send via e-mail a cover letter and a current resume to Mark Kerasotes, MPG's Manager/Geology.  His e-mail address is mkerasotes@unimin.com.

Oil companies and oil service companies normally recruit at IU in September-October each year. Watch this space next fall for information. Also, please check the "Where do our graduates go?" page for information about recent graduate placement.