Geophysicist
38AI USED FOR38%moving to83%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£30,000 - £35,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Geophysicist
Geophysicists study how the Earth works using physics and maths. They look for oil and metals, understand earthquakes and volcanoes, and help protect the environment by finding cleaner energy sources.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI is already used for some of this job, but the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
BPA global leader in oil and gas, BP offers geophysicists the opportunity to work on innovative energy solutions.
ShellShell is committed to sustainable energy and provides geophysicists with diverse projects in exploration and production.British Geological SurveyAs a leading geoscience organisation, the BGS offers geophysicists the chance to contribute to national geological research.
Wood GroupWood Group provides engineering and consultancy services, employing geophysicists for projects in various sectors.
RPS GroupRPS Group focuses on environmental consultancy, offering geophysicists roles in assessing and managing natural resources.