Geophysicist - Related jobs
Kaimātai Pūtaiao Whenua
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- MetallurgistMetallurgists are engineers who specialise in metals. They develop processes that produce or process metals, and give advice on their use, extraction, improvement, production, performance and the way they should be combined with other materials such as polymers or ceramics.
- MeteorologistMeteorologists study and interpret global, regional and local patterns in atmospheric and weather information to help them make short and long-range weather forecasts.
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- PhysicistPhysicists explore the relationship between matter and energy, and pursue its theoretical and commercial applications.
- VolcanologistVolcanologists study volcanoes and monitor volcanic activity. They also offer advice to emergency services about potential dangers or hazards such as when a volcano erupts (sends out steam, gases, ash and molten rock).
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- Physical SciencesPeople working in physical sciences roles do research and investigation into a range of areas such as:
- physics, including areas like mechanics, matter and energy
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Their work may be used to develop new materials, technologies or processes to be used in areas such as industry, medicine or further research.
Updated
September 2009
