Utah Geological Association

04/15/2026

We are hiring! The UGS is expanding its Groundwater and Wetlands Program, and we are looking for a passionate Wetland Ecologist to join our multidisciplinary team! If you are an intellectually curious scientist who thrives in a collaborative, detail-oriented environment, this is your opportunity to contribute to rigorous, unbiased research that shapes natural resource management for the public and government officials.

Are you interested, or do you know someone who might be? Learn more and apply by 5/10/2026–https://ow.ly/nJp450YIuj6

04/03/2026

We are hiring! The Energy and Minerals Program at the UGS is looking for a Project Geologist specialized in economic geology to join our team. This position will lead federally funded grant projects to improve understanding, characterization, and data availability on Utah’s metallic mineral resources, including critical minerals.

Are you interested, or do you know someone who might be? Learn more and apply by 4/13/2026–https://ow.ly/UbA450YBTO2

11/25/2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaF3OLf1ioI

"The Marysvale Gravity Slide Complex—New Research and Stories"Talk abstract: The Marysvale volcanic field of southwestern Utah experienced three consecutive,...

10/14/2024

04/26/2024

2024 UGA-AWG Spring Social -- RSVPs are open!
Friday, May 10th from 5-9 pm @ TF Brewing

Admission includes 2 complimentary TF Brewing beverages, soft drinks and water and 4 tickets for opportunity drawings. Your admission also subsidizes reduced ticket prices for students.

The AWG and UGA are making gift baskets that will be raffled as prizes--exciting!

Food truck: Happy Tummie. They make Katsu Chicken bowls.
Registration link:

UGA 2024 Spring Social May 10, 2024 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm TF Brewing Meet fellow geoscientists, learn about the UGA, and catch up with friends.

12/18/2023

The 2023 Lehi Hintze Award Talk by Prof. Adolph Yonkee is now available on our YouTube channel. We would like to again congratulate Prof. Yonkee on his award and thank him for allowing us to record and share his talk. The UGA would also like to sincerely thank Jennifer Miller (UGS Editorial Services) for her phenomenal work in editing this video!

Talk abstract: In this presentation, we will explore five time slices (tales) in Utah’s vast geologic history, spanning 2.5 billion years, from the formation...

12/05/2023

We are hiring!
Are you processing, analyzing, and interpreting Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) data dealing with ground deformation issues and want to work in a dynamic environment supporting the public? The UGS has an immediate opening for an InSAR Specialist at the Research Consultant III level.
Are you interested, or do you know someone who might be? Click here to learn more and apply by the 1/7/2024 deadline–https://ow.ly/M5g850QfF1U

12/02/2023

A significant new fossil discovery at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area could deepen our understanding of ancient mammal-like reptiles that lived among some of the earliest dinosaurs. A team of scientists shares how they found this unprecedented trove of ancient remains and what it could teach us...