Remote Senior Exploration Geologist

Summary

The job is for an Exploration Geologist at KoBold Metals, a mineral exploration company using AI to discover and develop mineral resources. The role involves leading evaluations of potential properties, generating targets, designing and overseeing field programs, and working closely with data scientists and the executive team.

Requirements

• Strong technical knowledge of one or more ore deposit types
• Excellence in generative analysis ranging from new concepts to integration, interpretation, and modeling of large datasets
• Good field skills and experience conducting field programs across a range of project stages
• Baseline level of proficiency in standard desktop software packages (e.g., ArcGIS or QGIS)
• Strong leadership skills including the ability to motivate and inspire others
• Previous experience in coaching and training geoscientists of varying experience, educational backgrounds and cultures
• Demonstrated commitment to high standards of health and safety in the workplace
• A minimum of 10 years experience in the mineral exploration industry
• B.Sc. degree in geology or related geoscience field

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluations of potential properties for acquisition
• Generate targets and design and oversee field programs from target definition through to resource expansion
• Work closely with data scientists, using KoBold’s technology to help guide our field programs and decision-making
• Work directly with senior technical advisors and the executive team on making the investment case for acquisitions and field programs

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. or M.Sc. degree
• Working knowledge of one programming or scripting language (e.g., Python, R, C/C++)
• Knowledge of geostatistics and/or other statistical methods relevant for analysis of geoscientific data
• International experience, particularly in the Central African Copperbelt

Benefits

• The US base salary range for this full-time exempt position is $110,000-$170,000
• KoBold Metals is a remote first workplace, open to candidates currently residing anywhere in the United States or Canada