|
Facilities & Resources
Earth Sciences has 7 specialised laboratories with modern computer
facilities provides advanced analytical capabilities for mineral
and hydrocarbon exploration, environmental chemistry, toxicology
as well as medical and forensic research:
Argon Geochronology Laboratory
Exploration Geophysics Laboratory
Geochemistry Laboratory
Sample Preparation Laboratory
Stable Isotope Laboratory
The laboratories support a wide range of research activities undertaken
by academic staff, post doctoral research fellows, as well as
PhD and honours students. The facility is supported by two full
time research officers.
Research is also supported by specialised laboratories for petrology,
sedimentology, palynology, paleontology, ICP-OES and atomic absorption
analysis, organic petrology, and seismic processing. Facilities
are available for mineral separation and the production of thin
and polished sections.
Research fields include: crustal evolution and metallogeny, mantle
geochemistry, igneous petrology, palaeobiology, isotope sedimentology,
palæoclimatology, palæoceanography and environmental
chemistry.
We also have two undergraduate teaching/computer laboratories,
and two (2) postgraduate student computer laboratories.
Library
The
Dorothy Hill Physical Sciences and Engineering Library incorporates
one of the best Earth Science libraries in the southern hemisphere
with particular strengths in geology of all parts of the world,
paleontology, economic geology, geochemistry, regional geology,
and seismology.
Careers
The range of positions available to qualified geologists and geophysicists
is exceedingly wide. The main areas of employment are with exploration,
mining, coal and oil companies and geological, geophysical, engineering
and environmental consultants and contractors. Many of the larger
companies offer further training and career opportunities overseas
as well as in Australia. Some of the diverse careers that our
graduates enjoy are:
• Research and Development Geophysicist
• Urban Geoscientist
• Mine Geologist
• Exploration Geoscientist
• Geological Survey Geologist
• Corporate Finance Manager
• Well-site Geologist
• Petroleum Exploration Geologist
Opportunities in research and/or teaching are offered in universities,
museums, and research institutions, including CSIRO, the Australian
Geological Survey Organization, State geological surveys, and
some of the larger exploration companies. Those with interests
in applying the earth sciences to national economic or social
needs may find employment in Federal and State Government departments
concerned with such matters as environmental studies, earthquake
risk assessment, water supply and power generation, beach protection,
main roads and urban studies, to name a few.
|
