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Geophysicist

Geophysicists study how the Earth works using physics and maths. They look for oil and metals, understand earthquakes and volcanoes, and help protect the environment by finding cleaner energy sources.

Geophysicist

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Mathematical Sciences

AI IMPACT
AI EXPOSURE TODAY38
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST83%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£30,000 - £35,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.

THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.

AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.

AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI exposure for this job is below 50 on our index, and the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.

Organisations in this field

Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.

BPA global leader in oil and gas, BP offers geophysicists the opportunity to work on innovative energy solutions.
ShellShell is committed to sustainable energy and provides geophysicists with diverse projects in exploration and production.
British Geological SurveyAs a leading geoscience organisation, the BGS offers geophysicists the chance to contribute to national geological research.
Wood GroupWood Group provides engineering and consultancy services, employing geophysicists for projects in various sectors.
RPS GroupRPS Group focuses on environmental consultancy, offering geophysicists roles in assessing and managing natural resources.