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Geologist

15 March 2023

Geology is the branch of Science that deals with the study of the earth, its environment, history and minerals. A Geologist’s job involves exploration and research of natural resources. In order to find an entry – level research position, one must have a Master’s degree in Geology or earth Science. Career opportunities include exploration and production, engineering and environment, geological surveying, education and research.

Job Prospects

A Geologist can work in Engineering and consulting firms, government agencies, mining companies, petroleum companies and museums. You can become a Marine Geologist, Petrologist, Mineralogist, Geohydrologist, Hydrologist, Paleontologist and Seismologist. Ample opportunities are available in the government, private and public sectors. Some of the organizations that offer jobs are geological Survey of India, Central Ground Water Board, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited, Mineral Exploration Authority, Reliance Energy, Shell and Cairn Energy. Besides the demand in United States of America, Australia and Canada, the need for Geologist is rising in countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Vietnam, Thailand, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan. Government jobs offer handsome salaries with good perks and better working condition.

Attributes

  • Ability to visualize
  • Good scientific skills
  • Audacious as an explorer
  • Physical fitness
  • Ability to interpret statistical and graphical information
  • Attention to detail
  • Report –writing skills

Eligibility

To kick start your career as a Geologist you must have M.Sc. in Geology. Most universities across the country offer a Bachelor’s Master’s and Ph. D in geology. You must have passed 10+2 in Science to enroll for B.Sc. in Geology. Select schools offering these courses are Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University, Jadavpur University of Madras and Ranchi University. Basic fields of study in B.Sc. and M.sc. are Petroleum Geology Structural Geology, Marine Geology, Environmental Geology, Isotope, Geology, Volcanology, Mineralogy, and many more.

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