Research Scientist

Position: Research Scientist 1
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* Working Title:

Research Scientist 1*
* ** Job Class:
Research Scientist 1*
* ** Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources*
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** Job ** : 97587

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** Location** :
Hibbing

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Limited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 10/09/2026

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** Closing Date** : 10/29/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Department of Natural Resources

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** Division/Unit** :
Lands and Minerals

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $26.89 - $39.22 / hourly; $56,146 - $81,891 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Unclassified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

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** End Date** : 12/31/2027

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
Yes

** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) provides outdoor recreation activities and manages Minnesota's natural resources to create economic opportunity and a sustainable quality of life. We are driven to find talented, innovative employees to help us carry out this mission.

This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a part-time basis which is subject to change.  If approved, the employee would be required to complete a telework agreement. This position will require reporting to the primary work location on a regular basis. During the initial training period, the selected candidate will need to report to the office.

This position will help organize, digitize, and develop databases that improve the accessibility and ease of use for the DNR's historical collections.

Responsibilities include:

1. Apply expertise to help organize and curate documents related to historical mineral exploration (e.g., maps, cross-sections, correspondence, reports, and data). Documents exist primarily on paper and mylar and need to be made digitally useable and searchable.

2. Apply knowledge of geographic information systems to georeference maps, digitize borehole locations and study areas, and maintain relationships between different datasets using ArcGIS software.

3. Apply geological expertise to help organize and return drill core-related materials and convert historical data (e.g., assays) which exist primarily on paper and mylar into useable, digital databases, ensuring relevant data tables are maintained and updated.

4. Perform special assignments from your supervisor as needed.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's degree in Earth Sciences, Geology, or closely related field, including courses such as mineralogy, petrology, glacial geology, field methods, structural geology, and sedimentology/stratigraphy.

+ Knowledge of technology involved in mineral exploration, development, and the mining of minerals.

+ Knowledge of the economic geology and petrology of the Precambrian rocks of Minnesota.

+ Database knowledge sufficient to organize, validate, and maintain data generated from projects in databases and geospatial databases.

+ Ability to use geographic information systems (GIS) software sufficient to georeference maps with an appropriate coordinate system, digitize point, line, and polygons, and create, manage, and modify associated attribute tables.

+ Human relations skills sufficient to collaborate with private companies and other agencies of government.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Master's degree in Earth Sciences, Geology, or closely related field including courses such as mineralogy, petrology, glacial geology, field geology, structural geology, economic geology, and sedimentology/stratigraphy.

+ Experience developing and conducting geologic research and fieldwork.

+ Ability to understand how various geophysical and geochemical methods are used in mineral exploration and research.

** Additional Requirements*
* No driving duties are required.

Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical…