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Anchorage, AK
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Harding Research Paper

Mining Archive Research Assistant - Geologist

Pay: Not specified
Posted: 5 days ago
Location: Anchorage, AK (Onsite)
Last Updated: 3 days ago
Hours: Part-Time
Expires: 12/10/2026

Job Description

Contract | Part-time, flexible | $450
  • 650 per day + expenses
Location:
Anchorage
  • archives in Anchorage, plus Fairbanks, Copper Center and Juneau.
About the job I'm an Australian researcher preparing a report on historic mining records held in US archives. I'm hiring geologists and mining engineers to visit archives near them, review selected collections, and tell me what's valuable. I book the appointments, request the boxes and handle all correspondence with the archives. You do the groundwork. Responsibilities
  • Attend reading-room appointments I've booked and review the boxes pulled for you
  • Identify technical content: assays, drill logs, reserve estimates, mine plans and sections, field notes, production records
  • Assess data quality, completeness and how precisely locations are recorded
  • Rate each collection A to D and flag related material worth a look
  • Take a few reference photos per collection, within archive rules
  • Submit a short online assessment within 48 hours of each visit Requirements
  • BSc or higher in geology, mining engineering or a related field (senior students with field experience welcome)
  • Able to read assay certificates, drill logs, level plans and cross-sections
  • Knowledge of mineral deposits and mining districts in your region
  • Clear, concise written reporting
  • Own transport and some weekday availability Nice to have
  • Exploration, mine geology or due diligence experience (NI 43-101 / JORC)
  • Archival or historical research experience
  • SME, AIPG, GSA or SEG membership Pay and schedule
  • $450
  • 650 per visit day, plus mileage and approved expenses
  • About 10-25 visit days over 3-4 months, scheduled around you
  • Contract, work-for-hire; confidentiality agreement required How to apply Apply through Indeed or send your CV, a short note on the mining districts and archives you know, and your availability to benhjharding@gmail.com, subject "Research Assistant
  • Alaska".
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Pay:
$450.00
  • $650.
00 per day
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Dental Insurance
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