Field techniques will include USGS protocols for sampling water from point sources from mineralized areas such as mine adits, seeps, and shafts, tunnels, and open pits and sampling of rocks, minerals, and biological materials. Lab techniques may include maintenance and operation of field equipment and supplies, geochemical analysis of water, stable isotope analysis, and rock and mineral analysis. Non-US Citizens must have attended college in the US and be eligible to work in the US for up to two years, without sponsorship. Applicants for this position must have a Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Chemistry or Environmental Science with a GPA above 2.9 Previous lab, environmental water sampling, and stable isotope experience would be beneficial. ECO would handle all administrative functions of employment such as payroll, sick leave, timesheets, taxes, etc.
Benefits are limited.
Earth Science Interns, through ECO, are eligible for 3 sick days in the first year of the position and 5 days of vacation in the second year, if the position is extended. Transcripts are not required at this stage of the process, but they may be requested at a later date to verify eligibility for this stipend. The last date to submit materials for this particular project is June 14, 1999. All rights reserved.