geologist
Code 2114.1
The geologist (geóloga) studies the Earth for exploration, mining, works or environment: mapping, sampling and interpretation. Use this Job Dictionary profile to profile geology applied to mining and infrastructure in Chile.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- cartography
- geological time scale
- statistics
- geology
- scientific research methodology
- scientific modelling
Skills and competences
- speak different languages
- interact professionally in research and professional environments
- apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities
- apply scientific methods
- apply safety procedures in laboratory
- calibrate laboratory equipment
- communicate with a non-scientific audience
- develop professional network with researchers and scientists
- demonstrate disciplinary expertise
- operate open source software
- disseminate results to the scientific community
- write scientific publications
- evaluate research activities
- manage research data
- manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data
- manage open publications
- perform laboratory tests
- integrate gender dimension in research
- perform scientific research
- conduct research across disciplines
- think abstractly
- mentor individuals
- promote open innovation in research
- promote the transfer of knowledge
- publish academic research
- carry out geological explorations
- collect geological data
- draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation
- record test data
- apply for research funding
- conduct soil sample tests
Transversal competences
- apply statistical analysis techniques
- execute analytical mathematical calculations
- increase the impact of science on policy and society
- manage intellectual property rights
- manage personal professional development
- perform project management
- operate scientific measuring equipment
- mathematics
- think analytically
- promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities
- synthesise information
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What to assess for this role
Assess field rigour, interpretation and communication with engineers and operations.
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Common questions about this role when you are hiring or writing the job profile.
- What does a geologist do in mining?
- Characterises the deposit, supports the geological model and reduces uncertainty for planning and extraction.
- Only in mines?
- No: also hydrogeology, geotechnics, exploration and environmental consulting.
- What to assess when hiring?
- Experience in the deposit or project type and quality of technical reports.
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