GEOLOGY & GEOPHYSICS
WHO CAN I CONTACT FOR HELP?
For career and job-related information:
Jim White
Career Services Counselor
jwhite@sa.utah.edu
801-585-5059
350 Student Services Building
(Make an appointment to talk about pursuing jobs, fine-tuning your resume, perfecting your interviewing skills, and negotiating the best possible salary.)
For academic questions/advising:
Cari Johnson, PhD, Asst. Professor, Geology
609 William Browning Building (WBB)
(801) 585-3782 Office
c.johnson@earth.utah.edu
http://www.mines.utah.edu/geo
WHAT CAN I DO WITH GEOLOGY & GEOPHYSICS?
Majors offered at the University of Utah in Geosciences:
Geology
Geophysics
Geological Engineering
Geology/Geophysics Teaching
Career Ideas and Specializations:
PETROLEUM GEOLOGY
Geo-Exploration
Geochemistry
Petrology
Seismology
Stratigraphy
Sedimentology
Structural Geology
Geophysics
Geomorphology
Paleontology
Marine Geology
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY
GEOPHYSICS
Geodesy
Hydrology & Groundwater hydrology or Hydrogeology
Geomagnetism
Tectonics/Tectonophysics
Sedimentology
Stratigraphy
Geochemistry
Marine Geology
Teaching/Education
Target Industries
Oil & Gas
Mining
Hydrology/Water/Groundwater
Environmental Protection & Cleanup
Environmental Consulting
Dept. of Energy
National Laboratories
Hazardous Waste storage
Seismic Hazard planning
Marine Geological exploration
Geological Mapping/GIS/Satellite Imaging
Colleges/Universities
WHAT EMPLOYMENT POSSIBILITIES ARE AVAILABLE?
- Employment opportunities are industry specific. Your Career Counselor can help you identify potential employers.The Job Market for Geologist & Geophysicists is: Good to Excellent
- Profiles of Geoscientists
- Prospective Geoscientists should start with Internships
Where do I find an Internship?
Talk to your career counselor.
Links to Potential Employers and Related Links
- Guide to Geoscience Careers/Employment Opportunities
- Geophysical Society Job Page Link
- American Assoc. of Petroleum Geologists Job Site
- US Geological Survey Career Site
- List of Environmental Engineering Firms
- Oil & Gas Company links from the National Petroleum Council
- Association of Women Geoscientists
- American Petroleum Institute Links to Related Organizations
Where do I get jobs and prepare for employment?
Talk to your career counselor.
HOW DO I PREPARE FOR AND APPLY TO GRADUATE SCHOOL?
- Visit the Career Library (390 SSB) and see the section on “Getting into Graduate School”.
- Make An appointment with your career counselor or the academic counselor (from the academic department you want to apply to).