| Location | Newark, New Jersey |
Hiring Group: Undergraduate Students Only
Anticipated Start Date: September 21, 2026 or sooner
Estimated Pay: $16.00 per hour
Number of Jobs Available: 2
Schedule: Day: To coordinate with class schedule. Will require in-person work on campus, including full-time availability during the University’s winter break. Remote work is not available.
Location: Delaware Geological Survey Building
About the department / center:
The Delaware Geological Survey (DGS) is a science-based, public-service-driven Delaware state agency at the University of Delaware (UD) that conducts geologic and hydrologic research, service, and exploration for the benefit of the citizens of the First State. The mission of the DGS is to provide objective earth science information, advice, and service to its stakeholders–the citizens, policy makers, industries, and educational institutions of Delaware.
Role Description:
The Delaware Geological Survey (DGS) is seeking part-time undergraduate laboratory assistant to help with a new project investigating heavy minerals in the sands and sediments of the continental shelf. The DGS houses a large collection of physical core samples from offshore Delaware, New Jersey, and Virginia. This project seeks to characterize the elemental composition and physical characteristics of these offshore sediments to enhance our understanding of offshore critical mineral potential and the geologic history of the region. This project is funded by the United States Marine Minerals Administration.
Primary Responsibilities:
Sediment sample preparation
Analyze sample elemental composition using X-ray fluorescence
Sample and data management
Prepare subsamples for downstream analysis (e.g., grain size, mineral characterization)
Qualifications:
Experience in laboratory settings
Coursework in Sedimentology/Stratigraphy desirable
Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and basic data management procedures
Applicants must be up to date on the University of Delaware’s laboratory safety and right-to-know training programs. If applicants are to perform X-ray fluorescence analysis, they must also complete the University’s Radiation Safety program (they will be compensated for this training).
Hiring Timeline:
Application Review: September 8-10
Interviews: September 11-16
Offers Extended: September 17-18
Applicants must be undergraduate students at the University of Delaware. Work study eligibility can be found here. Applicants who are not enrolled as undergraduate students at the University will not be considered for this position. Employment Limitations and Exceptions