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Graduate Geoscientist
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Graduate Geoscientist
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Graduate Geophysicist/Geoscientist
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Graduate Geoscientist
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AtkinsRéalis London, United KingdomWe have a great opportunity in our UK team for an ambitious **Marine Geoscientist, Energy Geoscientist or Marine Geophysicist** to join our experienced and dynamic team, to help deliver a range of projects, primarily in the offshore renewables sector. · With more than 300 profess ...
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AtkinsRéalis United KingdomWe have a great opportunity in our UK team for an ambitious Marine Geoscientist, Energy Geoscientist or Marine Geophysicist to join our experienced and dynamic team, to help deliver a range of projects, primarily in the offshore renewables sector. · With more than 300 profession ...
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MTE Consultants, Inc. London, United KingdomSenior Environmental Engineer or Senior Professional Geoscientist, Environmental Science · We are currently seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer or Senior Professional Geoscientist to join our Environmental Science team in our London office. · Responsibility · Qualified Per ...
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AtkinsRéalis United KingdomWe have a great opportunity in our UK team for an ambitious Marine Geoscientist, Energy Geoscientist or Marine Geophysicist to join our experienced and dynamic team, to help deliver a range of projects, primarily in the offshore renewables sector. · With more than 300 professi ...
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Graduate Geologist
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Graduate Geologist
2 weeks ago
Jacobs United KingdomMy Account Options · Are you ready to start your career in an inclusive, flexible, and dynamic work environment? · Join the Jacobs Graduate Development Programme (GDP) and have a meaningful, positive impact on our environments, communities, and societies worldwide. As a Jacobs ...
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Geoscientist Interview
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The Interview Portal United KingdomIt is critical that we strike a healthy balance between energy consumption and economic development by exploring sustainable, affordable and adequate energy and mineral resources for our societal needs. · Sudeep Kanungo, our next pathbreaker, Scientist and Researcher at the Univ ...
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Associate Lecturer
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Asset Management Engineer
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Associate Lecturer
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Sustainability Scientist
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Sustainability Engineer
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SNC-Lavalin Croydon, United Kingdom Full timeJob Description · We have a great opportunity in our UK team for an ambitious Marine Geoscientist, Energy Geoscientist or Marine Geophysicist to join our experienced and dynamic team, to help deliver a range of projects, primarily in the offshore renewables sector. · With more ...
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AtkinsRéalis Epsom, Surrey, United KingdomSenior or Principal Marine Geoscientist/Geophysicist · We have a great opportunity in our UK team for an ambitious Marine Geoscientist, Energy Geoscientist or Marine Geophysicist to join our experienced and dynamic team, to help deliver a range of projects, primarily in the of ...
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AtkinsRéalis Epsom, Surrey, United KingdomAssociate or Chief Marine Geoscientist/Geophysicist · We have a great opportunity in our UK team for an ambitious Marine Geoscientist, Energy Geoscientist or Marine Geophysicist to join our experienced and dynamic team, to help deliver a range of projects, primarily in the off ...
Graduate Geoscientist - United Kingdom - The Interview Portal
Description
It is critical that we strike a healthy balance between energy consumption and economic development by exploring sustainable, affordable and adequate energy and mineral resources for our societal needs.
Sudeep Kanungo, our next pathbreaker, Scientist and Researcher at the University of Utah's Energy & Geoscience Institute, leads a technical research division in exploration geoscience with a consortium of integrated energy companies.
Sudeep talks to Shyam Krishnamurthy from The Interview Portal about taking up micropaleontology as a specialization due to its applications in the energy industry (oil & gas).
For students, almost everything that we use comes directly from the Earth and almost every human activity consumes Earth's energy.
You can contribute to solving some of the biggest challenges related to ocean, climate, and energy production through geoscience.I graduated from Air Force Bal Bharati School in New Delhi where I grew up, including my entire childhood.
I don't recall having specific extra-curricular activities that shaped my career other than a passion for swimmingWhat did you do for graduation/post-graduation?
I graduated with a BSc (Hons.) in Geology and MSc Geology from the University of Delhi.
I did a second Masters in Micropaleontology from University College London (UK), followed by a PhD from the same university (UCL).
I had incredibly good teachers in school and university whose names I recall with the deepest gratitude and the fondest memories.
Equally important were my parents and my sister who went to the University of Cambridge (UK) for her PhD in biotechnology and encouraged me to follow her path.
During my MSc days in Delhi, I used to visit education fairs at the British Council, where I had the opportunity to interact with faculty and peers from a variety of British institutions.
The idea was to take my chosen discipline to its highest order by getting a doctorate in applied geoscience.I did micropaleontology as my specialization for MSc in Delhi University. By then, I had learned about this discipline and its application in the energy industry (oil & gas).
My internship at the ONGC Joint Research Centre, Delhi (MSc, Delhi), influenced my decision to pursue micropaleontology as a career.
Later, I received the Shell Centenary Scholarship at UCL for a one-year MSc degree in Micropaleontology – this scholarship proved to be the vehicle that launched my career.
I also did a second internship at Shell UK in Aberdeen through my MSc at UCL.The second masters in Micropaleontology left me wanting more as I knew I had developed the ability to excel in the field and therefore decided to pursue a PhD specializing in calcareous nannoplankton (or nannofossils), a sub-discipline of micropaleontology.
Fortuitously, at the time, a professor in UCL had returned from India after completing a field study and asked me if I wanted to do a PhD on the rock samples he had brought from India (Cauvery Basin, Tamil Nadu).
I started looking for scholarships and after a few months of struggle, I got lucky in getting a scholarship through my mentor, Prof.
For my PhD, I received a double scholarship covering both tuition and living expenses through the Overseas Research Scholarship and the Thomas Witherden Batt Scholarship from UCL.
My PhD topic was decided after several consultations with my principal advisor, Prof.He is a world-renowned expert on calcareous nannoplankton and suggested that I focus my research on a comparative study of calcareous nannofossils from India, Europe, the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean with a view to improve their applicability in advancing global correlation of sediments.
This became the subject of my PhD thesis/dissertation.Upon completion of my PhD from UCL, which took 5 years, I was approached by another mentor from Imperial College London, who asked me if I was interested in relocating to Utah in the United States of America.
Though I was initially reluctant, I soon received an interview call for a post-doctoral research position in the University of Utah (USA).
Raymond Levey, the former director of the Energy & Geoscience Institute, and my mentor, Dr.My post-doctoral assignment advanced my PhD work in calcareous nannofossils with an exclusive focus on industry samples obtained from oil and gas drilling platforms from all over the world.
I got my first break in the USA through my network at UCL. I therefore believe that good networking is very important for a successful landing of your career.Articulating myself in concise English used to be very challenging in those days.
The ability to articulate your ideas is a valuable skill which is the foundation for gaining credibility in your application.
If needed, I didn't hesitate to pick up the phone and speak to people directly.Mock interviews, reading, listening, speaking slowly and clearly, anticipating questions, and meditation helped me prepare for interviews.
I am a scientist and researcher in the University of Utah's Energy & Geoscience Institute.
As a micropaleontologist, I specialize in the geologic age dating application of a group of microscopic marine algae, called calcareous nannoplankton, which have an abundant fossil record and underpin the carbon cycle and food web system of our planet.
I use these microfossils for sediment correlation globally, as well as enhancing our understanding of the Earth's past climate (paleoclimate research).
I am a principal investigator who connects academia with industry to conduct research on critical aspects of sedimentary basin analysis and productivity.
Through my work, I liaise with integrated energy companies such as Shell, BP, ExxonMobil, Chevron, to name a few.Specialized microscopy techniques including slide preparation (of microfossils from rock samples), data generation, verifying authenticity of data, documentation, analysis and interpretation, solving geological problems, and some patience
I learned these skills through education starting from my Bachelors' all the way up to my doctoral years.
Reading a variety of research papers (including popular science), laboratory work, microscopy, critical thinking, emailing, advising students, and delivering seminars/lectures.
I love the fact that I contribute to understanding and solving societal challenges related to ocean, climate, and energy production through geoscience.
Geoscience is often referred to as the first science in human history. Earth materials such as water, rocks, minerals, soil, etc.However, due to the adverse effects of anthropogenic climate change on our planet, we must ensure environmental protection and sustainability.
Not only do they help provide affordable and adequate energy and mineral resources for economic development of our society, but they also explore new techniques and technologies to protect Earth's sustainability and mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change and global warming.
In essence, geoscience and geoscientists contribute to both material and intellectual development of human society (Gabrielsen,My research on the Cauvery Basin of India (Kanungo et al ., 2021) is one of my favorite works as it gave me a wonderful opportunity to contribute to Indian geology.
iii) Build and cultivate relationships with people everywhere because you never know who will help you ultimately. Start by building a strong network on LinkedIn (aim for at least 1000+ contacts).For example, I like learning a new word or phrase, or a place or animal name every day.
I would like to become a science and energy policy advisor and an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to help create science that is just to everyone regardless of their background.
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Albert Varghese Rajan, our next pathbreaker, R&D Engineer - Analytics at Hitachi Energy, is part of the HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) Business Unit, and addresses problems related to...
But as much as the focus is on underlying technologies it also requires big picture thinking to create an ecosystem of suppliers, partners, customers, solution providers and policy makers to deliver Renewable Energy at scale.
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