Research Geologist (Postdoctoral Research Fellowship)

Summary What General Information Do I Need to Know About This Position? This is a term appointment not to exceed 13-months with possible extensions up to a total of 4 yrs without further competition. Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status in the Federal service. Salary: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at Step 01. GS-12: $101,206 (Step 01) to $131,571 (Step 10). Responsibilities Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Opportunity: Characterizing mineral resources, development of mineral system mappable criteria, and regional framework geology of mineral deposit in Southwest Alaska. Introduction: The Kuskokwim mountains region of southwest Alaska hosts one of the world's largest gold deposits (Donlin Creek), past producers (e.g. Nixon Fork) and numerous current exploration projects (e.g. Flat, Illinois Creek-Waterpump Creek, Donlin, etc.). These deposits are focused on critical minerals as principal commodities or contain known critical mine...