[ES_JOBS_NET] Lithium Americas Spring 2021 Exploration Internship

[Tom Benson]

Overview



Lithium Americas Corporation is hiring one paid intern to carry out exploration work in Spring 2021 (approximate length of employment expected to be from February - April 2021). The successful applicant will work with the Lithium Americas geological exploration team to characterize the geology of potential sedimentary resources in the United States. Internship responsibilities will include: (1) extensive field geological mapping work; (2) sample collection, preparation, and geochemical analysis; (3) GIS desktop mapping; (4) synthesis of field and geochemical data; and (5) writing reports. During mapping campaigns, the intern will be performing field work in a variety of temperatures and weather conditions. Outdoor camping will often be required during these campaigns. A monthly stipend of $3,000 and relocation expenses will be provided.





Qualifications and Other Requirements



Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in Earth science and be working towards (or recently completed) a graduate degree in economic geology, sedimentary geology, volcanology, petrology, geochemistry, structural geology, or a related discipline. Experience with field mapping and GIS systems is required. The successful applicant must be comfortable with operating heavy machinery.



Given ongoing international travel restrictions due to COVID-19, applicants must reside in the U.S. in order to be considered for this position.





Application Instructions



Interested applicants should fill out the Spring 2021 Exploration Internship Application Form on the Lithium Americas website, https://www.lithiumamericas.com/contact/careers/. Please fill out all portions of the application form, and attach your cover letter and CV in PDF format. Email the application form, cover letter, and CV as a single PDF document to hr at lithiumamericas.com<mailto:hr at lithiumamericas.com>.





Additional Information



Applications must be received by December 11, 2020. Interviews will take place the week of December 14, 2020. We expect to make our decision by December 31, 2020.



For additional information or inquiries, please contact Lithium Americas' Lead Global Exploration Geologist, Dr. Tom Benson at tom.benson at lithiumamericas.com<mailto:tom.benson at lithiumamericas.com>.



Lithium Americas is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.



Lithium Americas is developing the Caucharí-Olaroz lithium project under construction in Jujuy, Argentina through a 49/51 joint operation with Ganfeng Lithium Co. Ltd. In addition, Lithium Americas is advancing the 100% owned Thacker Pass lithium project located in Nevada, the largest known lithium resource in the United States. The Company trades on both the Toronto Stock Exchange and on the New York Stock Exchange, under the ticker symbol "LAC".
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