§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

geologist

Geologists research the materials that form the earth.

Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

geological time scale statistics cartography scientific modelling mathematics scientific research methodology geology

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

sedimentology geochronology logging impact of geological factors on mining operations geography environmental legislation geographic information systems geochemistry petrology soil science geological mapping geophysics

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

calibrate laboratory equipment integrate gender dimension in research develop professional network with researchers and scientists synthesise information apply for research funding manage open publications manage personal professional development promote open innovation in research think abstractly operate scientific measuring equipment draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation carry out geological explorations 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 conduct soil sample tests write scientific publications collect geological data promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities execute analytical mathematical calculations 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 apply scientific methods evaluate research activities perform laboratory tests apply safety procedures in laboratory publish academic research communicate with a non-scientific audience manage research data conduct research across disciplines record test data perform project management mentor individuals perform scientific research disseminate results to the scientific community

OPTIONALOptional competences

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