A Universe of Opportunities- Careers at SURF

Discover the wide range of skills, and people, required to make a research facility successful. Think about your own talents and how they could support the cutting-edge science taking place at SURF.

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Two former Homestake workers, Al Pfarr (right) and Bryan Silvernail working with scientists Magdalena Osburn and Bradley Stevenson with the Deep Mine Microbial Observatory (DeMMO) to repair a biologic sampling site on the 800 Level of SURF. The photos is in a dark area, surrounded by rock inside the mine, individuals are wearing PPE and bright reflective clothing used underground.

Two former Homestake workers, Al Pfarr (right) and Bryan Silvernail working with scientists Magdalena Osburn and Bradley Stevenson with the Deep Mine Microbial Observatory (DeMMO) to repair a biologic sampling site on the 800 Level of SURF.

Photo by Stephen Kenny

Operating a research facility nearly a mile underground requires personnel with a wide range of skills and interests.

Students will learn about the scientists, engineers, infrastructure workers, and other professionals who- build and design the spaces, develop the tools, collect the data, support the work, and research the questions behind the cutting-edge experiments.

Students will also learn how universal skills, such as being a team player, a skilled communicator, or an innovative problem solver can lead to a rewarding career.