Geophysicist

Geologists and geophysicists conduct research and experimental development, improve or develop concepts, theories and operational methods, and apply this knowledge of geology and geophysics in fields such as oil, gas and mineral extraction, construction, telecommunications, navigation and water conservation.

• conducting research and experimental development and improving or developing concepts, theories and operational methods related to geology and geophysics;
• studying the composition and structure of the earth's crust, examining rocks, minerals, fossils and other materials to determine the processes affecting the development of the earth, trace the evolution of past life, establish the nature and chronology of geological formations and assess their commercial applications;
• interpreting research data and preparing geological reports, maps, charts and diagrams, reports and similar documents;
• applying geological knowledge to problems encountered in the construction of dams, bridges, tunnels and buildings, and in land reclamation projects;
• using various remote sensing programmes and measuring seismic, gravitational, electrical, thermal and magnetic forces affecting the earth;
• estimating the weight, size and mass of the earth and the composition and structure of its interior, and studying the nature, activity and predictability of volcanoes, glaciers and earthquakes;
• studying the earth's magnetic field and its application to radio broadcasting, navigation and other purposes;
• studying and measuring the physical properties of seas and the atmosphere and their interrelationship, such as the exchange of thermal energy;
• locating and determining the nature and extent of oil, gas and mineral deposits using seismological, gravimetric, magnetic, electrical or radiometric methods;
• locating deposits of construction materials and determining their characteristics and suitability for use in road construction or other applications;
• studying the movement, distribution and physical properties of ground and surface waters;
• advising on waste management, route and site selection and the restoration of contaminated sites.
• Examples of occupations in this unit group:
• Geologist
• Geologist, oceanography
• Geophysicist
• Geophysicist, oceanographer