Seismologist
Seismologist
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Job Description
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 earthquakes such as volcanic activity, atmospheric phenomena, or the behaviour of oceans. They provide their scientific observations to prevent dangers in construction and infrastructure..
Top 5 specific things you need to know
As a Seismologist, you will need to master following:
Top 37 general things you need to know
More generally, a seismologist is also versed in:
- apply for research funding
- apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities
- apply scientific methods
- apply statistical analysis techniques
- communicate with a non-scientific audience
- conduct research across disciplines
- demonstrate disciplinary expertise
- develop professional network with researchers and scientists
- disseminate results to the scientific community
- draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation
- evaluate research activities
- execute analytical mathematical calculations
- geophysics
- increase the impact of science on policy and society
- interact professionally in research and professional environments
- manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data
- manage open publications
- manage personal professional development
- manage research data
- mathematics
- mentor individuals
- perform project management
- perform scientific research
- physics
- promote inclusion in research
- promote open innovation in research
- promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities
- promote the transfer of knowledge
- publish academic research
- scientific modelling
- scientific research methodology
- speak different languages
- statistics
- synthesise information
- think abstractly
- think analytically
- write scientific publications
Other things it helps to know to be an excellent seismologist
It also helps to know the following:
- analyse seismic risk
- collect geological data
- develop geological databases
- develop scientific theories
- map the mantle of the Earth
- predict earthquakes
- prepare geological map sections
- use geographic information systems
- advise on building matters
- apply blended learning
- apply digital mapping
- conduct field work
- design scientific equipment
- geography
- geology
- operate remote sensing equipment
- provide technical expertise
- remote sensing techniques
- teach in academic or vocational contexts
- write research proposals
Top employers for this job
Seismologist (0-2 Yrs Exp.)
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Prereqs Technology Pvt.Ltd
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California
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$250 - $800 / month
Full Time
Urgent
Private
- Keywords :
- Ui designer,
- developer
