What You'll Do

  • Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  • Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  • Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as structural geology, micrometeorology, and atmospheric thermodynamics.
  • Supervise laboratory work and field work.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

Essential Skills

Speaking 4.75/5
Reading Comprehension 4.0/5
Active Listening 4.0/5
Writing 4.0/5
Science 4.0/5
Critical Thinking 4.0/5
Instructing 4.0/5
Active Learning 3.88/5
Learning Strategies 3.88/5
Complex Problem Solving 3.75/5
Monitoring 3.62/5
Judgment and Decision Making 3.5/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Helper: Supporting people and making a difference matters to you.
  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.
  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.

Common styles

Integrity, Analytical Thinking, Independence, Dependability, Initiative

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Oral Expression 4.75/5
Speech Clarity 4.25/5
Oral Comprehension 4.0/5
Written Comprehension 4.0/5
Written Expression 4.0/5
Deductive Reasoning 4.0/5
Inductive Reasoning 4.0/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.62/5

Technologies & Tools

ACD Systems Canvas Adobe Acrobat Adobe After Effects Adobe Photoshop Ansys Fluent Blackboard Learn Blackboard software Calendar and scheduling software CGG HampsonRussell Collaborative editing software Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite Course management system software Desire2Learn LMS software DOC Cop Email software ESRI ArcGIS software ESRI ArcInfo GeoCenter SeisUP Geosoft Oasis montaj Golden Software Voxler

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Integrity (High importance: 4.65/5)
  • Analytical Thinking (High importance: 4.57/5)
  • Independence (High importance: 4.44/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.41/5)
  • Initiative (High importance: 4.28/5)

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How to Become One

This career requires extensive preparation, typically including a graduate degree (Master's or Doctoral) and several years of experience. Most professionals in this field have invested significant time in education and training.

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Also Known As

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