mineralogist

Description

Mineralogists study the composition, structure and other physical aspects of the earth. They analyse various minerals and use scientific equipment to determine their structure and properties. Their work mostly focuses on the classification and identification of minerals by taking samples and performing further tests, analysis and examinations.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

scientific research methodology geological mapping geodesy geochemistry geography geology sedimentology minerals laws petrology geographic information systems impact of geological factors on mining operations

Practical Skills

apply safety procedures in laboratory mentor individuals operate microscope perform laboratory tests manage personal professional development develop professional network with researchers and scientists manage research data apply scientific methods evaluate research activities collect geological data advise on geology for mineral extraction integrate gender dimension in research promote the transfer of knowledge manage open publications speak different languages synthesise information determine crystalline structure implement mineral processes apply for research funding think abstractly operate open source software perform project management promote open innovation in research draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation apply statistical analysis techniques apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities conduct field work manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data process data interact professionally in research and professional environments communicate with a non-scientific audience write scientific publications perform sample testing examine geochemical samples perform scientific research conduct research across disciplines manage intellectual property rights increase the impact of science on policy and society demonstrate disciplinary expertise test raw minerals disseminate results to the scientific community publish academic research operate scientific measuring equipment create thematic maps develop scientific theories provide information on geological characteristics teach in academic or vocational contexts assist with geophysical surveys model mineral deposits develop geological databases collect data using GPS collect samples for analysis separate metals from ores prepare geological map sections communicate on minerals issues apply blended learning evaluate mineral resources interpret geophysical data use earth sciences tools label samples determine characteristics of mineral deposits