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Physical Scientist
- Explore the universe's mysteries through physics, chemistry, and geology.
- Impact the future by analyzing Earth's physical properties and energy.
- Uncover Earth's secrets with cutting-edge technology and field research.
What You’ll Do
All physical scientists not listed separately. Physical scientists are professionals who specialize in sciences that do not deal with living organisms. These can include physics, chemistry, astronomy, and geology. They focus on physical properties and energy. They may work in academic settings, private industry, or research organizations and teams with engineers and scientists from different disciplines.
- 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.
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Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Thinking and problem solving
- Working with my hands
You are skilled in 💫
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Science
- Speaking
You value 🙏
- Accomplishing things
- Having freedom
- Receiving recognition
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Physical Scientist
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