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Career Options in Earth & Atmospheric Science
Here are just some of the career options related to this major. As all degrees offer transferable skills, some jobs are more closely linked to this field, than others. Check for regional requirements.
- Author
- Archivist
- Atmospheric Chemist
- Blogger
- Climatologist
- Conservationist
- Data Processor
- Ecologist
- Energy Industry Consultant
- Entrepreneur
- Environmental Consultant/Analyst
- Environmental Rights Activist
- Environmental Scientist
- Environmental Technologist
- Geochemist
- Geologist
- Geomorphologist
- Geophysicist
- Geoscientist
- Glacial Geologist
- Green Technology Developer
- Hydrogeologist
- Hydrologist
- Journalist
- Laboratory Technician
- Land Surveyor
- Lobbyist
- Media Correspondent
- Meteorologist
- Oceanographer
- Physicist
- Policy Advisor
- Professor/Teacher
- Public Relations Representative
- Researcher
- Seismologist
- Soil Scientist
- Technical Writer
- Volcanologist
- Climate Policy Analyst
- Environmental Consultant
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist
- Hydrologist
- Meteorological Technician
- Natural Disaster Recovery Specialist
- Outdoor Education Instructor
- Science Communicator
- Sustainability Coordinator
- Wildlife Biologist
Some career choices may require further education, such as graduate studies or professional courses and exams. For detailed career descriptions and specific requirements, please check .
Entry-Level Positions in Earth & Atmospheric Science
An undergraduate degree is typically sufficient for these positions, though some locations may require additional qualifications. For region-specific information, please check .
- Atmospheric Technician
- Environmental Consultant
- Environmental Scientist
- Geologist
- Geoscientist
- GIS Technician
- Groundwater Technician
- Hydrologist
- Laboratory Technician
- Meteorological Technician
- Natural Resource Technician
- Oceanographer
- Project Assistant
- Research Assistant
- Remote Sensing Technician
- Soil Scientist
- Sustainability Coordinator
- Technical Writer
- Water Quality Technician
- Wildlife Biologist
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Skills Developed through a Degree in Earth & Atmospheric Science
Core Skills
- Knowledge of the fundamental physical processes governing atmospheric and meteorological changes as well as developments in the Earth's interior
- Solid understanding of standard experimental techniques and practices through extensive laboratory work and exposure to hands-on field work
- Exposure to fundamental concepts in mathematics and the sciences
Communication, Data Gathering and Organizational Skills
- The ability to present your thoughts clearly and intelligently in written statements and written opinion pieces
- The ability to organize, understand and analyze sources of information and to apply novel forms of technology or new information to different professional settings and tasks
- The ability to learn new information and apply this to professional demands
- The ability to explain complex ideas clearly to others and to apply complex theoretical concepts to everyday practice and professional dilemmas
- The skills to collect various types of information, assess them, analyze and incorporate potential linkages from different fields, put them into writing and efficiently convey your message and the goal of your work
Management and Teamwork Skills
- The ability to interpret and analyze information presented by peers and efficiently and constructively support or challenge their proposals, theories, ideas and reports in order to achieve a project's intended and successful end result
- Skills enabling you to work effectively in group situations, partaking in decision-making, leading and contributing in various capacities to the ultimate success of the team and task
- The ability to debate, persuade, mediate and present your thoughts and opinions to others, as well as the capacity to recognize and incorporate other potential solutions or applications to given problems
- The capability to identify priorities and proper courses of action, to plan the execution of tasks and to determine and delegate responsibilities to group members to most effectively carry out projects
Professional Associations
Professional associations offer valuable insights into qualifications, industry trends, and career opportunities. They provide networking events, workshops, mentorship programs, and internships, as well as job boards and career development resources. Additionally, some associations offer professional licensing and regulatory oversight.
- (CMOS): Promotes meteorology and oceanography in Canada through education and outreach.
- (CFCAS): Funds research to enhance understanding of climate and atmospheric sciences in Canada.
- (NCAR): U.S. government-funded center focusing on atmospheric research and modeling.
- (ACP): Open-access journal for cutting-edge research in atmospheric chemistry and physics.