About this role
Geophysicists study the composition, structure and other physical attributes of the earth, locate minerals, petroleum or ground water, and detect, monitor and forecast seismic, magnetic, electrical, geothermal and oceanographic activity.
What you might do day-to-day in this job
Typical tasks for a Geophysicist include:
- determines the resources present by sampling, examining and analysing geological specimens, rock cores, cuttings and samples using optical, chemical, electronic and mechanical techniques
- surveys variations in the earth's gravitational and magnetic fields to determine its physical features
- investigates the propagation of seismic waves to determine the structure and stability of the earth's mantle and crust
- studies the causes of earthquakes and other stress states of the earth's crust
- performs laboratory and field studies, as well as aerial, ground and drill hole surveys.
Courses that can lead to a career as a Geophysicist
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Certificate IV in Science
22608VIC
- 6 months – 2 years
- Cost varies
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available