Junior Scientist – Geophysics/ Seismology at Council for Geoscience (CGS)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct limited geoscience research under guidance, which includes the collection and processing of geophysical data, including seismic, magnetic, and gravity data. 
• Ability to work with geophysical techniques such as seismic, magnetic, gravitational, or electrical methods to interpret subsurface conditions.
• Assist with the development and testing of new geophysical technologies.
• Resolve simple problems in a variety of geoscientific fields in line (in part) with SOP/research methodology under guidance or supervision.
• Participate in statutory and/or commercial projects under supervision.
• Write scientific reports under guidance.
• Undertake geoscience data collection and capturing, map compilation and geoscience data collation under the instruction and guidance.
• Give formal scientific or technical presentations of papers or reports, internally, to other staff members and externally with guidance at conferences or symposia (typically once a year).
• Publish research findings internally and externally based on the nature of the project cycle.
• Work within the requirements of the prescribed work standards (i.e., ISO and international best practices).
• Undertake specific and requisite self-improvement learning/conferences and development through workshops/training courses.
• Maintaining field equipment.

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to conduct geo-scientific investigations and research with minimal supervision.
• Ability to present geo-scientific investigations in a written report.
• Ability to present scientific papers to members of staff or externally.
• Ability to relate to members of a team and work within a team setting.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12; and
• BSc Hons in Geology/Geophysics, or any other relevant earth science qualification.
• Candidate Natural Scientist (Cand.Sci.Nat.) registration with SACNASP will be advantageous.
• Valid driver’s licence.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Understanding of geophysical and geological data interpretation will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with theory and practice of geophysical principles – magnetics, radiometrics, and electromagnetics.