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EARTH SCIENCE
POSSIBLE OCCUPATIONS
(Some of these occupations may require additional education and experience)
Astrophysicist
Atmospheric Chemist
Atmospheric Physicist
Cartographer
Climate Modeler
Computer Analyst
Consultant
Economic Geologist
Environmental Consultant
Environmental Geologist
Environmental Lawyer
Environmental Scientist
Geochemist
Geodynamacist
Geologist
Geomorphologist
Geophysicist
Glaciologist
Hydrologist
Meteorologist
Mineralogist
Oceanographer
Paleoceanographer
Paleoclimatologist
Paleontologist
Park Naturalist
Park Ranger
Petroleum Engineer
Petroleum Geologist
Petrologist
Photogrammetrist
Planetary Geologist
Pollution Control Specialist
Pollution Remediator
Sedimentologist
Seismologist
Soil Scientist
Stratigrapher
Structural Geologist
Surveyor
Teacher
Technical Writer
Urban/Regional Planner
US Foreign Service Worker
Volcanologist
Waste Disposal Specialist
Water Quality Control Tech
Well Logging Specialist
POSSIBLE WORK SETTINGS
Academic Institutions
Consulting Firms
Drilling Companies
Energy Companies
Engineering Consulting Firms
Environmental Consulting Firms
Environmental Analysis Firms
Federal Agencies
Independent Research Laboratories
Land Development Corporations
Local/ State/Federal Agencies
Mining Companies
Museums
National Park Services
Petroleum/Natural Gas Companies
Research Organizations
Schools
Wildlife Parks
SELECTED WEB RESOURCES
(Links to non-UNI Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement)
Exploring Careers
UNI Career Services
Are you considering a major in the Earth Science
OOH-Earth Science Occupations
What is Geology? What does a Geologist Do?
A career Guide for the Atmospheric Sciences
A New Universe to Explore: Careers in Astronomy
Geoscience Careers
Geoscience Workforce
Job Hunting
Earth, Environment, and Water Science Job Links from the Riley Guide
Opportunities in Natural Science from Riley Guide
Jobs in Geology and Earth Sciences
Earthworks-Jobs.com
Wetland related jobs
Water Quality positions
GIS Jobs Clearinghouse
Mining Employment
Geology and Mining Job Links
GeoSearch
Geo jobs links
USAJobs
Associations/Organizations
American Geological Institute
American Meteorological Society
Geological Society of America
American Astronomical Society
SEARCH THE INTERNET
Use keywords such as the name of the field plus careers or jobs - e.g. careers in meteorology or jobs in astronomy. Use
phrases such as what can I do with a major in … with the name of the field of interest - e.g. what can I do with a major in
geology.
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