Sam+Turner

= Geologist =

= Industry- Physical Science = = My three Questions i would like to answer which could provide me my research. =

1. How much money could i earn with this job?
can earn up to $142,000 if highly skilled or experienced.

2. What qualifications would i need to get into this job?
bachelors degree in geoscience subjects including

3. What kind of work do they undertake?
geologists study the earths structure solis rocks faults minerals and fossils

Sources: [|www.careers.govt.nz] []

What Is Geology: Summary: //A geologist is a scientist who studies solid & liquid matter but also, the Earth. // Tasks and duties:
 * //exmine and analyse rocks, minerals and fossils //
 * //monitor the geotechnical conditions of mine sites //
 * //tutor at universities //
 * //survey the land and seabed to help analyse geological maps //

Skills and Knowledge: //you wll need: // Personal and Physical Qualities: //you will require to be: //  //Geologists need to be fit and healthy while they are walking around mines // //or other sites while they are doing fieldwork. It is also important that if geologists work ////in underground mines that they are not claustrophobic. //
 * //maths and computer skiils //
 * //problem solving skills //
 * //communication skills //
 * //planning and organisation skills //
 * //<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">the ability to identify plus analyse geological materals and samples //
 * //<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Observant //
 * //<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Practical //
 * //<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Patient //
 * //<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Motivated //
 * //<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Methodical //

Entry requirements & Secondary Education: //<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Geologists require a masters degree in geology. Although a PHD or engernering geology is preferred. // //<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Useful Subjects: // //<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Some skills are gained on the job //
 * //<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Mathmatics with calculus & or satistics //
 * //<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Physics //
 * //<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Chemistry //
 * //<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Geography //
 * //<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">English //

Working Conditions: //<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Geologists work at a range of places including offices, laboratories and underground mine sites. ////<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">They also might spend time overseas in different worksites. //

Hours: //<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Geologists hours often varies depending on the type of work they undertake. // //<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Geologists in universities and institutes often work regular hours whereas the ones that work at mine sites work irregular hours. //

Contact with people: <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Geologists work with different types of people including:
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">The Media
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Members of the public
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Other scientists & geologists
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">MIners
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Mining contractors

Pay and Progression: //<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">For geologists working at research institutes it depends on their qualifications and their performance. // //<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">For geology professors working at universities it depends on their qualifications plus their level of teaching. //
 * //<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">With a masters degree you would expect a starting salary of $56,000. //
 * //<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">With a PHD or some form of work experience you woud expect approximitly $72,000-$98,000 every year. //
 * //<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">With several years of experience plus performance and responsibility you could expect a promotion or pay rise between $110,000-$142,000. However, not that many geologists have qualified enough for this level of skill. //
 * //<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Lecturers/Postdoctoral fellows in geology earn between $67,000-$80,000. //
 * //<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Senior lecturers earn around about $86,000-$100,000. //
 * //<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Associate professers may earn up to $112,000-$124,000. //
 * //<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Geology professers can earn approximiditly $130,000-$158,000. //

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Related Jobs: <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Related Jobs include: Civil engineer, Geophysicist, Mining engineer

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Conclusion: //<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">I believe in my opinion that being a geologist would be a great // //<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">thing to do by exploring/studying the earth it shows how the earth was formed and what different rock formations their are. The pay is a massive bonus plus the hours are not to bad either. On the whole i would most definately enjoy being a geologist. //