Part-Time Paul Edwin Potter Intern at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana

Job Description:

Department



INDIANA GEOLOGICAL & WATER SUR (BL-GEOY-IUBLA)



Department Information



The Indiana Geological and Water Survey (IGWS), a research institute of Indiana University (IU), seeks applications for the 2025 Paul Edwin Potter Internship Awards. We are particularly interested in dynamic applicants who will contribute to IGWS energy, mineral, and water resource research, long-term mapping programs, and outreach and archiving efforts.


A generous bequest from the late Dr. Paul Edwin Potter (1925-2020) established a summer internship program at the Indiana Geological and Water Survey (IGWS) in 2022. The program pairs IGWS mentors with high school, undergraduate, and graduate students interested in geoscience research related to Indiana.


Dr. Potter was a longtime supporter of the IGWS and strongly believed in mentoring young scientists. During his lengthy career as a geologist and professor of geology, Dr. Potter made significant contributions to the fields of sedimentology and stratigraphy. He conducted research and mentored staff at the state geological surveys of Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Dr. Potter enjoyed a long tenure as a professor of geology at both Indiana University-Bloomington and the University of Cincinnati.



Job Summary

• Collaborates with IGWS mentors on summer research projects related to Indiana geology.


• Practices data and physical sample management.


• Responsible for conduct of research, abstract writing, publication preparation.


• Applicants will choose from the list below which project they prefer to work on.
  
  
  • 
    Title: Indiana Regional Water Factsheets
    
    Supervisor: Ginger Davis, IGWS Research Geologist
    
    Summary: Intern will play a crucial role in supporting the Indiana Regional Water Factsheets project by organizing stakeholder outreach, research, and data gathering to ensure that each regional factsheet accurately reflects local concerns.
  
  
  • 
    Title: Hydroclimate data monitoring
    
    Supervisor: Ginger Davis, IGWS Research Geologist
    
    Summary: Intern will help develop hydroclimate monitoring systems in Indiana and analyze hydrologic/hydrogeologic measurements. Interns will gain experience with field visits, sensor arrays, data collection, telemetry, and network related to Indiana Water Balance Network and the National Ground Water Monitoring Network sites. They will work to install sensors, acquire and process field data, and conduct desktop surveys of historical data, with a goal to create applied products for technicians.
  
  
  • 
    Title: Water Well Records Digitization
    
    Supervisor: Ginger Davis, IGWS Research Geologist
    
    Summary: Intern will upload water well data records utilizing ArcGIS and database software. We are looking for someone who is interested in familiarizing themselves with local geology through the most prolific data sources in Indiana: water well records.
  
  
  • 
    Title: Quaternary geology of central Indiana
    
    Supervisor: Henry Loope, IGWS Research Geologist
    
    Summary: This project will introduce a student to field and laboratory techniques used in the study of Quaternary (glacial) sediments in Indiana. Field activities will include outcrop description and sampling. This will be combined with laboratory work including sediment core description, photography, particle size analysis, and an introduction to geochronology methods (radiocarbon and luminescence dating). The field area is central Indiana, near the southern limit of the last glacial advance.
  
  
  • 
    Title: Luminescence geochronology laboratory work
    
    Supervisor: Jose Luis Antinao, IGWS Research Geologist
    
    Summary: Intern will be introduced to all steps involved in work at the IGWS Luminescence Geochronology lab, including assisting in the field for sampling, archival core sampling, sample processing in our controlled lighting lab, documentation, and basic operation of lab instrumentation.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications



EDUCATION



Required

• Currently enrolled as a student at any university or college

SKILLS



Required

• Proficient communication skills


• Maintains a high degree of professionalism


• Demonstrated time management and priority-setting skills


• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality


• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment


• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty


• Highly thorough and dependable


• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure

Working Conditions / Demands



The role regularly requires the ability to communicate effectively. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 50 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.


This position may include significant work in the field, and one must be able to travel over rough terrain.



Work Location



Indiana University


Bloomington, Indiana


This is an in-person position.



Advertised Salary



$20.50 per hour


A furnished room in a 2-bedroom guest apartment will be provided to each intern; furnished living, dining, and bathroom areas will be shared spaces. Apartments are less than 1 mile from the IGWS and located on several Bloomington Transit and Campus Bus stops.



Work Hours



29-40 hours per week


Up to 10 weeks of work between May 27, 2025-August 1, 2025



Benefits Overview



For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance


• Health savings account with generous IU contributions


• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts


• Basic group life insurance paid by IU


• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance


• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting


• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options


• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses


• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year


• Generous paid time off plans


• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events


• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.



Job Classification



Career Level: Part Time Employee


FLSA: Nonexempt


Job Function: Part Time Employee


Job Family: Part Time Student Employee


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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.


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