Employment Opportunities

State Geologic Surveys often have excellent employment opportunities around the nation for geoscientists and non-geoscientists alike.

Download and review any of the documents below for current job descriptions and contact information. Questions about a listing? Please contact the individual state geological survey that is advertising the position.

If you are a State Geologist and would like to post a listing for a vacant position in your state's geological survey, please contact Harley Means (guy.means@dep.state.fl.us) for instructions.

Geologist 4 volcanologist

Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys

The Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (DGGS) is recruiting for a volcanologist. This Geologist 4 position is the science lead for the volcanology program at DGGS, and fully integrated with the multi-agency Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO). This…

Posted: 2025-09-12

Postdoc

Massachusetts Geological Survey

Postdoc Position: Identifying Controls on Critical Minerals in Massachusetts Pegmatites

Project Description

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Posted: 2025-09-09

Postdoc Research Associate

Illinois State Water Survey

The Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS) at the Prairie Research Institute, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to a statewide water resources planning project.

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Posted: 2025-09-09

Postdoc Research Associate

Illinois State Water Survey

Postdoctoral Research Associate  – Hydrogeology
Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS) 
Prairie Research Institute
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The Illinois State Water Survey (…

Posted: 2025-09-09

Economic Geologist/Bedrock Geologic Mapper

Arizona Geological Survey

We are looking to hire an economic geologist / bedrock geologic mapper. Although there are 2 job postings below, we intend to hire one person at the Research Scientist 3 or Research Scientist 4 level, depending on their educational and professional experience.…

Posted: 2025-08-14

Hydrogeologist

Iowa Geological Survey

 

The ​Hydrogeologist Specialist, IIHR will contribute to the research mission of IIHR—Hydroscience & Engineering (IIHR) and the…

Posted: 2025-08-04

Lead Field Geologist (Natural Resource Specialist 3)

Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries

A Natural Resource Specialist 3 (NRS3) - Lead Field Geologist in the Geological Survey and Services Program (GS&S) has been posted to the State of Oregon jobs site. This is a permanent position. Below is the link to the external…

Posted: 2025-07-23

Director of the Ralph J. Roberts Center for Research in Economic Geology

Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology

The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology (NBMG) at the University of Nevada Reno is recruiting for a tenure-track faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor level to lead our Economic Geology program and become the new Director of the Ralph J. Roberts Center…

Posted: 2025-07-21

Seismologist/Geologist

Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology


The Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology (MBMG) invites applications for a seismologist to operate, monitor, and maintain the 50-station Montana Regional Seismograph Network (MRSN). Duties include, but are not limited to, the following tasks: Analyze and catalog local and…

Posted: 2025-07-02

Collections Manager

New York State Geological Survey

The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Cultural Education is seeking candidates for a Museum Scientist 1 position at the New York State Museum (Albany, NY). Under the supervision of a Museum Scientist 2 or higher, the incumbent will serve as the manager of the Bedrock Core…

Posted: 2025-06-24