Producing Surficial Geologic Maps for the NYSGSCharacterize shale formations for oil and gas exploration. Position includes statewide correlation of shale formations and locating outcrops in the field. Collect geochemical data for NY State study to identify potential fairways and sweet spots for the Marcellus( wet and dry gas) and Utica shale plays. Expert consultation articulating core, sample data, and outcrops to perspective companies. Also collaborate with other team… Show more Producing Surficial Geologic Maps for the NYSGSCharacterize shale formations for oil and gas exploration. Position includes statewide correlation of shale formations and locating outcrops in the field. Collect geochemical data for NY State study to identify potential fairways and sweet spots for the Marcellus( wet and dry gas) and Utica shale plays. Expert consultation articulating core, sample data, and outcrops to perspective companies. Also collaborate with other team projects currently funded within the office. Including such areas as Trenton-Black River/Hydrothermal Dolomite, Gas Storage, Carbon Sequestration.Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Project - A continuation of the NY State Black Shale Projects: Analyze TOC and Carbonate in many of New York's organic rich black shales. Scope of project is to evaluate potential for oil and gas production out of other black shales in New York. Show less