How do they match: Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

  • Development Geologist

  • 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.

  • Develop applied software for the analysis and interpretation of geological data.
  • Develop strategies for more environmentally friendly resource extraction and reclamation.
  • Develop ways to capture or use gases burned off as waste during oil production processes.
  • Conduct geological or geophysical studies to provide information for use in regional development, site selection, or development of public works projects.
  • 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.
  • Measure characteristics of the Earth, such as gravity or magnetic fields, using equipment such as seismographs, gravimeters, torsion balances, or magnetometers.
  • Study historical climate change indicators found in locations, such as ice sheets or rock formations to develop climate change models.

  • Develop plans to manage natural or renewable resources.
  • Develop software or applications for scientific or technical use.
  • Develop sustainable industrial or development methods.