Geoscientists
Geoscientists
Career outlook for
Geoscientists
What's it like?
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.
Working conditions
Tasks
- 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.
Top Skills
- Reading Comprehension.
- Speaking.
- Science.
- Critical Thinking.
- Active Listening
- Writing.
- Complex Problem Solving.
- Judgment and Decision Making.
- Mathematics.
- Active Learning.
- Systems Analysis.
- Systems Evaluation.
- Learning Strategies.
- Monitoring.
- Coordination.
- Social Perceptiveness.
- Instructing.
- Persuasion.
- Time Management.
- Negotiation.
Programs
Bachelor degree in Earth and universe physics
Average Salary
15300/ Month