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Job Description
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, oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, crystallographers, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 19-2042.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 106,390.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 51.00
- Currently, there are 30,420 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers”.
Also Known As…
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
- Project Geologist
- Petroleum Geologist
- Mine Geologist
- Geoscientist
- Geophysicist
- Geologist
- Geological Specialist
- Exploration Geologist
- Environmental Protection Geologist
- Engineering Geologist
- Stratigrapher
- Soils Engineer
- Seismologist
- Sedimentationist
- Research Geologist
- Prospector
- Project Geophysicist
- Petrophysicist
- Petrologist
- Petrographer
- Paleontologist
- Oceanologist
- Mineralogist
- Micro Paleontologist
- Marine Geologist
- Invertebrate Paleontologist
- Hydrogeologist
- Geophysical Prospector
- Geophysical Laboratory Supervisor
- Geophysical Laboratory Director
- Geomorphologist
- Geomagnetist
- Geological Scout
- Geodesist
- Geochemist
- Field Geologist
- Environmental Geologist
- Environmental Field Office Manager
- Environmental Consultant
- Development Geologist
- Crystallographer
- Core Analyst
- Core Analysis Operator
Tasks for “Volcanologist”
- Communicate geological findings by writing research papers, participating in conferences, or teaching geological science at universities.
- Research ways to reduce the ecological footprint of increasingly prevalent megacities.
- Determine ways to mitigate the negative consequences of mineral dust dispersion.
- Identify new sources for Platinum Group Elements necessary for industrial uses, such as automotive fuel cells or pollution abatement systems.
- Test industrial diamonds or abrasives, soil, or rocks to determine their geological characteristics, using optical, x-ray, heat, acid, or precision instruments.
- Locate and estimate probable natural gas, oil, or mineral ore deposits or underground water resources, using aerial photographs, charts, or research or survey results.
- Develop strategies for more environmentally friendly resource extraction and reclamation.
- Research geomechanical or geochemical processes to be used in carbon sequestration projects.
- Identify possible sites for carbon sequestration projects.
- Determine methods to incorporate geo-methane or methane hydrates into global energy production or evaluate the potential environmental impacts of such incorporation.
- Measure characteristics of the Earth, such as gravity or magnetic fields, using equipment such as seismographs, gravimeters, torsion balances, or magnetometers.
- Develop ways to capture or use gases that are currently burned off as waste during oil production processes.
- Locate potential sources of geothermal energy.
- Identify deposits of construction materials suitable for use as concrete aggregates, road fill, or in other applications.
- Advise construction firms or government agencies on dam or road construction, foundation design, land use, or resource management.
- Prepare geological maps, cross-sectional diagrams, charts, or reports concerning mineral extraction, land use, or resource management, using results of fieldwork or laboratory research.
- 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.
- Identify risks for natural disasters, such as mudslides, earthquakes, or volcanic eruptions.
- Inspect construction projects to analyze engineering problems, using test equipment or drilling machinery.
- Conduct geological or geophysical studies to provide information for use in regional development, site selection, or development of public works projects.
- Develop applied software for the analysis and interpretation of geological data.
- Study historical climate change indicators found in locations such as ice sheets or rock formations to develop models related to current climate changes.
- Assess ground or surface water movement to provide advice regarding issues such as waste management, route and site selection, or the restoration of contaminated sites.
- Analyze and interpret geological data, using computer software.
- Locate and review research articles or environmental, historical, or technical reports.
- Design geological mine maps, monitor mine structural integrity, or advise and monitor mining crews.
- Collaborate with medical or health researchers to address health problems related to geological materials or processes.
- Review environmental cleanup work plans to determine the effectiveness of the remedial activities for mitigating soil or groundwater contamination.
- Provide advice on the safe siting of new nuclear reactor projects or methods of nuclear waste management.
- Analyze and interpret geological, geochemical, or geophysical information from sources such as survey data, well logs, bore holes, or aerial photos.
- 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.
Related Technology & Tools
- Rock magnetometers
- Impulse magnetizers
- Towed sonars
- Digital alkalinity titrators
- Tubular water samplers
- Petrographic microscopes
- Microsplitters
- Illuminated microscopes
- One-atmosphere furnaces
- Plankton nets
- Electron microscopes
- Rock saws
- Hand levels
- Rock chisels
- Microgravimeters
- Vertical sketchmasters
- Clinometers
- Computed tomography CT scanners
- Digital seismographs
- Roto torque mixers
- Microscope slides
- Digital cameras
- Pocket magnetic susceptibility meters
- X ray fluorescence XRF lead detectors
- Pocket transits
- Argon plasma atomic emission spectroscopes
- Ultrasonic sieve cleaners
- Isodynamic separators
- Notebook computers
- Portable organic vapor analyzers
- Penetrometers
- Fusion fluxes
- Gamma ray scintillometers
- Video microscopes
- Mercury analyzers
- Sand grain size gauges
- Core splitters
- Geological compasses
- Carbon analyzers
- Digitizers
- Seismic activity recorders
- Mobile wireless handheld communication devices
- Electronic toploading balances
- Hydraulic earth drills
- Laser theodolites
- Stereoscopes
- Hand magnifying lenses
- Gravity meters
- High temperature laboratory ovens
- Winches
- Crack hammers
- Optical compound microscopes
- Water level recorders
- Pry bars
- Pneumatic airscribes
- Altimeters
- Digitizing tablets
- Water sampler bottles
- Brunauer-Emmett-Teller BET surface area analyzers
- Reverse osmosis systems
- Earth resistivity meters
- Short-range radar equipment
- Sediment samplers
- Soil augers
- Drying ovens
- Ground penetrating radar GPR
- Side scan sonars
- Gamma ray spectrometers
- Jaw crushers
- Mass spectrometers
- Total stations
- Sediment piston corers
- Chisel hammers
- Abney levels
- Chromatographic scanners
- Planimeters
- Bottom sampling equipment
- Electrical conductivity meters
- Laboratory rock pulverizers
- Mapping scale sets
- Powered rock-coring drills
- Automated core analysis systems
- Long range radar equipment
- Multibeam echosounders
- Scanners
- Water current meters
- Submicron particle size analyzers
- Motorized mortars/pestles
- Personal computers
- Thermistor chains
- Magnetic susceptibility measurement systems
- Magnetic susceptibility/temperature systems
- Test sieves
- Dessicators
- Borehole cameras
- Dissolved oxygen meters
- Rotary grinders
- Rotoevaporators
- Geo/paleo picks
- Centrifuges
- Laser printers
- pH meters
- Stereo microscopes
- Tree corers
- Geological stratum compasses
- Degaussing wands
- Sun compasses
- Laser rangefinders
- X ray fluorescence spectrometers
- Underwater sediment bearing strength probes
- Desktop computers
- Digital map measurers
- Echosounders
- Rangefinders
- Large-format plotters
- Underwater cameras
- Soil samplers
- Vibrating sample magnetometers
- Ultraviolet UV lamps
- Radiation detectors
- Global positioning system GPS receivers
- Mechanical earth drills
- Analog map measurers
- Soft face hammers
- Ion chromatographs
- Fume hoods
- All terrain vehicles ATV
- Fluid inclusion microscopes
- Magnetic susceptibility/anisotropy systems
- Seismographs
- Mainframe computers
- Electron microprobes
- Biological dredges
- Colorimeters
- Electronic bench scales
- Polarizing microscopes
- Thermal specimen demagnitizers
- Agitators
- Atomic absorption AA spectrophotometers
- X ray diffractometers
- Rock picks
- Sieve shakers
- Geophones
- Temperature profile recorders
- Tube samplers
- Protractors
- Seismic stations
- Axes
- Triple beam balances
- Mapping dividers
- Alternating field demagnitizers
- Cathodoluminescence scopes
- Electrical conductivity cells
- RockWare RockPack III
- Geo-Logic Systems LithoTect Interpreter
- RSI ENVI
- BOSS Didger
- Evolution Computing FastCAD
- Groundwater Vistas
- OpenOffice.org
- RockWare FIRSTPIX
- MapInfo Professional
- OriginLab Origin
- ESRI ArcIMS
- PolyMap
- Starpint Software Super Slug
- Rockware CrossLog
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Systat Software SigmaStat
- Schlumberger Inside Reality
- Geographic resources analysis support system GRASS
- RockWare ChemFlux
- Upperspace ModelCAD
- RSI interactive data language IDL software
- PowerCAD
- Paleontological Statistics PAST
- StrainSim
- MineSight
- Scientific Software Group SVHeat
- RockWare Geochemist's Workbench GWB
- RockWare RockWorks
- National Geophysical Data Center GEODAS
- Geostatistics software GS+
- Shape software
- Golden Software Surfer (map creation feature)
- MHC Document Express
- Geosoft DAP server
- Socorro Scientific Software Refract2K
- Leica Geosystems ERDAS IMAGINE
- Gemcom Surpac
- RockWare GeoTrig
- MIT OASES
- EasySolve Software SizePerm
- Maptek Vulcan
- Seismic visualization software
- Upperspace DesignCAD
- Geosoft Oasis montaj
- SACLANTCEN
- Red Rock DeltaGraph
- Scientific Software Group FEFLOW
- Microsoft Office
- TECHBASE
- Interpex IXID
- RockWare Potent
- HydroSOLVE AQTESOLV
- RockWare Plan
- MySQL
- Gresens 92
- Evolution Computing EasyCAD
- Laboratory information management system LIMS
- Intergraph ImageStation Stereo Softcopy Kit SSK
- Aquifer test software
- Email software
- GeoPLUS Petra
- ACD Systems Canvas
- MineGeo software
- ERDAS ER Mapper
- Midland Valley 3DMove
- RockWare GRADIX
- IHS Energy PowerTools
- Landmark VIP
- EPIC GIS
- Groundwater modeling system GMS
- RockWare DepthCon2000
- RockWare Jlog
- Atoll GeoCAD
- Terrain surface mapping software
- Seismic interpretation software
- GeoModel
- Bentley Systems gINT
- EarthWorks Downhole Explorer
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Paradigm SKUA-GOCAD
- RockWare Stratbugs
- Scientific Software Group Infinite Extent
- RockWare MicroMODEL
- RockWare QuickSyn
- Data mining software
- Microsoft Excel
- Bilko
- SAS
- Earthworks MaxiPit
- Compass Software
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
- Field data recorder software
- Golden Software Surfer (graphics or photo imaging feature)
- Waterloo Hydrogeologic FlowPath II
- MJ Systems Logsleuth
- Alara CRystalView
- Clover Technology GALENA
- CrystalMaker
- RockWare Visual STUNT
- RockWare VEGO
- ChemStat
- RockWare Erupt
- RockWare WinSism
- Enigma software
- Internet browser software
- Solvcalv
- PaleoTax
- ESRI ArcView
- Scientific Software Group ChemPoint/ChemStat
- Trimble Terramodel
- Data logger software
- Hydrogeology Basin2
- Gemcom GEMS
- RockWare Grav2Dc
- IRIS Seismic Processing Workshop
- ESRI ArcInfo
- EarthSoft EQuIS Geology
- SeeByte SeeTrack
- Parameter Estimation PEST
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Waterloo Hydrogeologic AquaChem
- GeoGraphix
- Geospatial data abstraction library GDAL
- Well logging software
- Seismic Micro-Technology KINGDOM
- Geomechanical design analysis GDA software
- Multivariate statistical program MVSP software
- MICRODEM
- Geostatistical modeling GSTAT software
- PaleoMag
- Triton Elics International SeaClass
- Microsoft Word