Geophysics

Description

The scientific field that deals with the physical processes and properties of, and spatial environment surrounding Earth. Geophysics also deals with the quantitative analysis of phenomena such as magnetic fields, the internal structure of Earth, and its hydrological cycle.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 1 occupations
  • Optional in 13 occupations
  • Total: 14 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)

Essential for

  • Seismologist
    Seismologists study the movement of tectonic plaques in the Earth which causes the propagation of seismic waves and earthquakes. They study and observe the various sources causing …

Optional for

  • Geological engineer
    A Geological Engineer applies principles of geology, engineering, and environmental science to analyze the structure and composition of the Earth’s materials and develop safe, effi…
  • Earth science lecturer
    Earth science lecturers are subject professors, teachers, or lecturers who instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in their own specialised field o…
  • Oceanographer
    Oceanographers study and perform research on matters related to the sea and oceans. They divide their expertise into four main branches of research: physical oceanographers, whose …
  • Astronomer
    An astronomer is a specialized scientist who studies celestial objects, phenomena, and the universe as a whole. Astronomers use a combination of observations, mathematical models, …
  • Physics lecturer
    Physics lecturers are subject professors, teachers, or lecturers who instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in their own specialised field of stud…
  • Physicist
    A physicist is a highly specialized scientist who studies the fundamental principles of nature and the properties of matter and energy. This field of science encompasses a wide ran…
  • Palaeontologist
    A Palaeontologist is a scientist who studies the history of life on Earth through the examination of fossilized remains, including bones, shells, footprints, and other traces of an…
  • Physics technician
    Physics technicians monitor physical processes and perform tests for manufacturing, educational or scientific purposes. They work in laboratories, schools or production facilities …
  • Remote sensing technician
    Remote sensing technicians collect airborne data. They utilise equipment aimed for the collection of data and determination of geographical points in order to help in a variety of …
  • Cosmologist
    Cosmologists are highly specialized scientists who focus on the study of the universe as a whole, which is made up by its origin, evolution and ultimate fate. They use…
  • Geologist
    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 h…
  • Civil engineer
    A Civil Engineer plans, designs, and supervises the construction and maintenance of infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, buildings, airports, dams, and water systems. Th…
  • Geology technician
    Geology technicians assist in all the activities carried out by geologists. They, under the supervision of geologists, collect materials, carry out research and study the samples c…

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