Structural Geologist

5h5 hours ago

UK Research and Innovation

Belfast, GB · Full-time · £41,344 – £41,344

About this role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Structural Geologist at the Geological Survey of Northern Ireland (GSNI). The role provides applied structural geology expertise, advice and support to GSNI and Energy Group in the Department for the Economy (DfE). This permanent position is based at Adelaide House, Belfast.

Duties include collation of existing and field-based capture and QA of a national-scale structural dataset for release through data portal. Contribute to review and update of GSNI’s geological mapping programme and publications. Undertake GIS capture and production of national-scale faults and dykes map and dataset.

Support Energy Geologists in geothermal projects and Minerals Geologists through structural assessment of mineral prospecting licences. Work with BGS colleagues on national mapping programme and UK structure initiatives. Collaborate with government, academia and industry to deliver strategic science.

Respond to external enquiries and consultations in GSNI’s statutory development management role. Present at conferences, workshops and fieldtrips, and publish through GSNI/BGS technical outputs and peer-reviewed journals. Pursue training, professional development and research grant bids to advance as a leading UK structural geologist.

Requirements

Applied structural geology expertise
Field-based structural data capture and QA experience
Proficiency in GIS for geological dataset production
Knowledge of faults, dykes and national-scale structural mapping
Experience supporting geothermal and minerals projects structurally
Ability to review and update geological mapping programmes
Skills in collaborating on UK-wide geological initiatives
Appropriate level of security screening/vetting

Responsibilities

Collate existing and field-based capture and QA of national-scale structural dataset for data portal release
Contribute to review and update of GSNI’s geological mapping programme and publications
GIS capture and production of national-scale faults and dykes map and dataset for data portal
Support Energy Geologists in development and delivery of geothermal projects
Support Minerals Geologists through structural assessment of mineral prospecting licence applications
Work with BGS colleagues on national mapping programme and UK structure initiatives
Collaborate with government, academia and industry to develop and deliver strategic science
Respond to external enquiries and consultations in development management process