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Overview
Geophysicists study physical properties of the earth, apply measurement methods to geological situations and interpret signals that describe subsurface structures or materials.
In job descriptions, look for seismic data, gravity measurements, electromagnetics, geological interpretation, field surveys, modelling, geophysical instruments, technical reports and earth-structure analysis.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Geophysics applies physics to geological questions. The work can include planning measurements, collecting seismic, gravity or electromagnetic data, processing results and interpreting what they show about structures below the surface.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth comes from geophysical instruments, field survey methods, signal processing, geological interpretation, modelling and technical reporting. Some roles emphasize field acquisition, others data analysis or applied research.
Salary context
Pay context depends on survey complexity, field responsibility, modelling depth, data interpretation, report ownership and whether the role supports exploration, engineering, environmental or research decisions.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward senior geophysicist, survey lead, geophysical data specialist, exploration support, geotechnical analysis, environmental geophysics or research roles.
Good to know
Check whether the advert names the measurement method, fieldwork expectations, software or modelling tools, report duties and decision context. A clear geophysics role should specify more than general geology support.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
Where might this occupation occur?
This occupation may occur in several kinds of economic activity. Here are some examples and other occupations that may be found in the same areas.
Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction
This is one example. Other occupations in this activity include mine geologist, geochemist and hydrogeologist.
Explore this activitySupport activities for other mining and quarrying
This occupation may also occur in this activity. Other occupations there include mine geologist, geochemist and exploration geologist.
Explore this activityEngineering activities and related technical consultancy
Another possibility is this activity. Other occupations there include mine geologist, geochemist and hydrogeologist.
Explore this activityThese examples offer an overview but do not show every economic activity where the occupation may occur.
About this information
The selection is based on how occupations are connected to economic activities in ESCO and NACE. Only a few examples are shown to make the information easier to use. The occupations were selected because they are close in occupation area and important skills. The examples are not a ranking. They do not show where most people work, where demand is highest, or which occupation is best suited to a particular person.
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O*NET relationships
See occupations connected to this ESCO occupation in the official O*NET–ESCO mapping. The relationship type comes from the source and is not a ranking or recommendation.
O*NET relationships: 1
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
19-2042.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
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These relationships come from the official European Commission O*NET–ESCO crosswalk.
Relationship direction: O*NET occupation to ESCO occupation.
Several O*NET occupations can point to the same ESCO occupation, and one O*NET occupation can point to several ESCO occupations.
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NACE Rev. 2.1
Economic activities linked to this occupation.
72.1Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering71.12Engineering activities and related technical consultancy09.1Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction09.9Support activities for other mining and quarrying
Alternative labels
Occupation group
Geologists and geophysicists (2114)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/a92a3e24-93f0-42b3-9ebb-d2d7d8a72cc5 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2114.2 |
| ISCO group | 2114 |
| Concept type | Occupation |