Geoscientist
- Explore Earth's mysteries and unlock its secrets through scientific discovery.
- Impact environmental solutions and resource exploration with your expertise.
- Dive into Earth's history and forces, from fossils to magnetic fields.
💰 Earn $79K-$132K
📚 Bachelor Degree
Overview
Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth's internal composition, atmospheres, and oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists.Scoop
Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)
Day-to-Day
- Plan or conduct geological, geochemical, or geophysical field studies or surveys, sample collection, or drilling and testing programs used to collect data for research or application.
- Analyze and interpret geological data, using computer software.
- Investigate the composition, structure, or history of the Earth's crust through the collection, examination, measurement, or classification of soils, minerals, rocks, or fossil remains.
- Analyze and interpret geological, geochemical, or geophysical information from sources, such as survey data, well logs, bore holes, or aerial photos.
- Identify risks for natural disasters, such as mudslides, earthquakes, or volcanic eruptions.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Thinking and problem solving
- Working with my hands
You are skilled in 💫
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Social Perceptiveness
- Writing
You value 🙏
- Accomplishing things
- Having freedom
- Receiving recognition
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