Each deliverable represents a distinct, concrete contribution to Zanskar's exploration database and workflows.
Data Ingestion for Key Prospect Areas
- Geologic literature review, legacy report compilation, map digitization, well data extraction & aggregation, database QA/AC. Catalog, summarize, and tag field reports into a structured reference library with key metadata.
Prospect Screening Support
- GIS Project Maintenance. Assist with spatial data analysis to evaluate new target areas. Contribute to map products and data-backed observations that feed directly into active scoring.
Stakeholder Presentation
- Deliver a polished end-of-internship presentation covering projects completed and key learnings.
MENTORSHIP STRUCTURE
Structured mentorship from two teams ensures technical growth and integration into Zanskar's exploration culture.
MENTOR / TEAM ROLE MENTORSHIP ACTIVITIES
Early-Stage Exploration Team (Primary)
- Technical Lead Weekly 1-on-1 check-ins
- guided introduction to geothermal exploration workflows
- target screening; co authorship credit on internal memos and exploration summaries
- Based on candidate interest, responsibilities may include travel for:
- collection of external data
- field site assessments
- mapping
- water sampling
Prospect Generation (Secondary)
- Data & Targeting Weekly collaboration on digitization review and map products
- hands-on training in database structure
- data pipelines
- data scraping
- exposure to prospect scoring and ranking
- paired QGIS spatial analysis sessions for new leads.
Cross-Team (Ad Hoc)
Professional Dev.
- Lunch-and-learns with senior geologists
- shadowing of stakeholder meetings
- feedback on final presentation draft
- end-of-internship written performance review
- professional reference available upon request
CAPSTONE: Final Stakeholder Presentation - End of August 2026
The intern will deliver a polished 15-20 minute presentation to key Zanskar stakeholders summarizing completed deliverables, contributions to the exploration database, key geologic insights, and recommendations for future work, serving as both a resume-building milestone and an introduction to professional scientific communication in an industry setting.
Candidates reviewed on a rolling basis