Job Opening for a Geoscientist at the University of Oklahoma (permanent staff position)
Date: 08/08/2019
On Behalf of Xiaowei Chen, University of Oklahoma:
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The application site is: https://ou.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=191775
Detailed job description:
SCIENTIST/RESEARCHER III - Job Number: 191775
Organization : School of Geosciences
Job Location : Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus
Schedule : Full-time
Work Schedule: M-F 8 to 5; some duties outside regular hours
Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000 based on experience
Benefits Provided: Yes
Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter, Academic Transcripts, Other Document (See Job Requirements for details)
Job Description ---
The School of Geology and Geophysics is recruiting a full-time Geoscience staff scientist (Scientist/Researcher III). This position is supporting faculty and students in (1) research and education, and in (2) maintaining and using existing software related to seismic processing/interpretation and other geoscientific applications. The candidate must be familiar with professional software packages used in seismic processing and interpretation. A background in Linux system administration is of advantage. This position will also be a liaison to OU IT and will maintain software licenses including renewal requests. Please submit resume, cover letter, academic transcripts and two reference letters.
Job Requirements ---
Required Education: Master's Degree OR:
• BS and 5 years of relevant professional experience.
Skills:
• Able to communicate well and build rapport quickly with students, faculty and staff
• Able to work well with interdepartmental teams and initiatives
• Must be able to perform basic data analysis
Certifications:
• None required
Advertised Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to engage in repetitive motions and communicate. Remain for extended periods in front of computer monitor using a keyboard. Lift up to 40 lbs.
Departmental Preferences:
• Excellent Linux system administration skills and experience.
• Windows administration skills.
• Familiarity with professional geoscientific and seismic processing software in industry or academic
• Programming and scripting skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Experience with ProMax.
• Ability and interest in classroom teaching (lab).
Supervision: No Supervisory Duties
Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing
Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?- Yes
Special Indications: None
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