Career Descriptions Energy Fuels Exploration Geologist searches worldwide for petroleum, gas, coal. Career opportunities are with integrated energy fuels exploration companies and government agencies. Mineral Exploration and Production Geologist studies the origin, occurrences and extraction of metallic and non-metallic mineral resources such as gold, iron, uranium, diamonds, clay and limestone. Career opportunities are with many different kinds of companies and government agencies. Paleontologist studies the origin and evolution of life through time and its applications to interpreting the geologic record.
Career opportunities are with energy companies, museums, universities, government agencies.
Geophysicist uses non-destructive methods to determine the electrical, magnetic, gravimetric and seismic properties of earth with applications to exploration and environmental concerns. Career opportunities are with integrated energy, mineral and environmental companies, consulting firms and government agencies. Career opportunities are with companies in many industries, government agencies, and consulting firms. Teacher teaches geology and earth science in elementary and secondary schools and many specialized fields of geology at the college level. Some degree information may be displayed in Adobe Acrobat format.