§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

mineralogist

Mineralogists study the composition, structure and other physical aspects of the earth.

Description

Mineralogists study the composition, structure and other physical aspects of the earth. They analyse various minerals and use scientific equipment to determine their structure and properties. Their work mostly focuses on the classification and identification of minerals by taking samples and performing further tests, analysis and examinations.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

geological mapping scientific research methodology

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

sedimentology geodesy impact of geological factors on mining operations geography geographic information systems geochemistry minerals laws petrology geology

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

integrate gender dimension in research determine crystalline structure develop professional network with researchers and scientists synthesise information test raw minerals apply for research funding manage open publications manage personal professional development conduct field work promote open innovation in research process data think abstractly operate scientific measuring equipment draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation demonstrate disciplinary expertise manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data promote the transfer of knowledge apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities write scientific publications collect geological data promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities increase the impact of science on policy and society operate open source software manage intellectual property rights apply statistical analysis techniques speak different languages interact professionally in research and professional environments implement mineral processes apply scientific methods evaluate research activities perform sample testing perform laboratory tests apply safety procedures in laboratory publish academic research operate microscope communicate with a non-scientific audience manage research data conduct research across disciplines perform project management mentor individuals perform scientific research disseminate results to the scientific community examine geochemical samples advise on geology for mineral extraction

OPTIONALOptional competences

label samples use earth sciences tools develop scientific theories develop geological databases apply blended learning create thematic maps separate metals from ores provide information on geological characteristics teach in academic or vocational contexts assist with geophysical surveys interpret geophysical data prepare geological map sections evaluate mineral resources determine characteristics of mineral deposits collect samples for analysis model mineral deposits communicate on minerals issues collect data using GPS

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)