geologist
Geologists research the materials that form the earth. Their observations depend on the purpose of the research. Depending on their specialisation, geologists study how the Earth has been shaped over time, its geological layers, the quality of minerals for mining purposes, earthquakes and volcanic activity for private services, and similar phenomena.
Also called: geologist engineer, bedrock geologist, geology researcher, structural geologist, geology scholar, geology science researcher, geology studies analyst, volcanologist
- 47
- essential skills
- 40
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Essential skills
47- apply for research funding
- apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities
- apply safety procedures in laboratory
- apply scientific methods
- apply statistical analysis techniques
- calibrate laboratory equipment
- carry out geological explorations
- cartography
- collect geological data
- communicate with a non-scientific audience
- conduct research across disciplines
- conduct soil sample tests
- demonstrate disciplinary expertise
- develop professional network with researchers and scientists
- disseminate results to the scientific community
- draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation
- evaluate research activities
- execute analytical mathematical calculations
- geological time scale
- geology
- increase the impact of science on policy and society
- integrate gender dimension in research
- interact professionally in research and professional environments
- manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data
- manage intellectual property rights
- manage open publications
- manage personal professional development
- manage research data
- mathematics
- mentor individuals
- operate open source software
- operate scientific measuring equipment
- perform laboratory tests
- perform project management
- perform scientific research
- promote open innovation in research
- promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities
- promote the transfer of knowledge
- publish academic research
- record test data
- scientific modelling
- scientific research methodology
- speak different languages
- statistics
- synthesise information
- think abstractly
- write scientific publications
Optional skills
40- advise on building matters
- advise on geology for mineral extraction
- apply blended learning
- apply digital mapping
- assess environmental impact
- collect samples for analysis
- conduct field work
- conduct land surveys
- conduct sediment control
- design scientific equipment
- develop geological databases
- develop scientific research protocols
- develop scientific theories
- environmental legislation
- examine geochemical samples
- geochemistry
- geochronology
- geographic information systems
- geography
- geological mapping
- geophysics
- impact of geological factors on mining operations
- interpret geophysical data
- investigate soil stability
- logging
- monitor geotechnical structures
- perform computer analyses of geotechnical structures
- petrology
- prepare geological map sections
- prepare surveying report
- process data
- provide information on geological characteristics
- provide technical expertise
- sedimentology
- soil science
- solve location and navigation problems by using GPS tools
- study aerial photos
- teach in academic or vocational contexts
- use geographic information systems
- write research proposals
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