Seasonal Employee Hourly

The University of Toledo • Toledo, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Toledo, OH seeks a Geophysics Research Assistant who will be involved in field and laboratory geophysical and hydrological investigations as well as data processing, inversion, interpretation and numerical modeling. The position is part of a US-DOE Funded COMPASS-FME project. The project involves collaboration between scientists from several institutions and national laboratory including the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, and Oakridge National Laboratory. Close collaboration with other COMPASS-FME project partners and scientists is expected. The position is available as a full-time position until August 21, 2026.

Requirements

• A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in geology, environmental sciences, civil/environmental engineering or other related discipline.
• Willingness and ability to engage in intensive field and laboratory research activities including spending significant time outdoors, operating and maintaining equipment, etc.
• Must be able to lift, carry field equipment, and launch a small vessel (canoe or kayak 50-70 lbs) for short distances over uneven terrain.
• Experience processing geophysical and hydrogeological data in Python and other related software
• Experience in integrating data to assemble and generate maps from existing and newly produced data in ArcGIS
• Ability to navigate and operate in wet and dry field sites including wetlands by wading and in floating craft such as canoes, kayaks, and boats.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• A good quantitative and analytical ability
• Effective communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to work without close supervision and to make decisions concerning weather conditions and other logistical factors
• Ability to work closely with students, faculty and other staff to maintain research efficiency of the project.

Responsibilities

• Field and laboratory geophysical and hydrological investigations
• Data processing, inversion, interpretation and numerical modeling
• Collaboration with scientists from several institutions and national laboratories
• Close collaboration with other COMPASS-FME project partners and scientists

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level