seismologist

Description

Seismologists study the movement of tectonic plaques in the Earth which causes the propagation of seismic waves and earthquakes. They study and observe the various sources causing earthquakes such as volcanic activity, atmospheric phenomena, or the behaviour of oceans. They provide their scientific observations to prevent dangers in construction and infrastructure.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

scientific modelling physics scientific research methodology mathematics statistics seismology geophysics remote sensing techniques geography geology

Practical Skills

mentor individuals manage personal professional development develop professional network with researchers and scientists manage research data apply scientific methods evaluate research activities integrate gender dimension in research promote the transfer of knowledge manage open publications speak different languages synthesise information apply for research funding think abstractly operate open source software use seismometers 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 execute analytical mathematical calculations manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data interact professionally in research and professional environments communicate with a non-scientific audience write scientific publications interpret geophysical data perform scientific research conduct research across disciplines manage intellectual property rights increase the impact of science on policy and society demonstrate disciplinary expertise disseminate results to the scientific community publish academic research collect geological data develop scientific theories advise on building matters teach in academic or vocational contexts design scientific equipment predict earthquakes develop geological databases write research proposals map the mantle of the Earth prepare geological map sections conduct field work apply blended learning analyse seismic risk operate remote sensing equipment provide technical expertise apply digital mapping use geographic information systems