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Prospects Profile: Geochemist

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Geophysicist

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Geoscientist

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Hydrogeologist

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Mudlogger

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Wellsite Geologist

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Offshore Energies UK (OE UK)

Representative organisation for the UK offshore energy industry. Their website has information on the latest issues affecting the sector as well as a listing of forthcoming events.

Rigzone

Recruitment website for the oil industry with mostly experienced jobs in the UK and world-wide.

Energy Insider Careers

Explore careers in the Energy sector. This website has lots of short videos featuring professionals working in a wide range of roles in the energy sector. There is also a jobs section for keeping up-to-date with current opportunities.

Green Jobs

Search for the latest environmental and renewable energy opportunities in a range of sectors, including agriculture, conservation, forestry, engineering, renewables and sustainability.

My Energy Future

Find out about career opportunities in the Energy sector and learn about topical issues.

British Geological Survey

The oldest geological survey worldwide. The site contains up-to-date on developments in Geology, careers information, vacancy listings and links to other vacancies in other related organisations.

The Geologist's Directory Online

Database searchable by geological company, specialism and products.

International Marine Contractors Association

IMCA is the international trade association representing offshore, marine and underwater engineering companies.

Society for Underwater Technology

Contains details of postgrad courses & funding opportunities as well as job profiles.

The Geological Society

National society in the UK for Geoscience. The Careers section of their website has labour market information as well as advice on work experience and fellowships for further study.

Energy Institute

Not-for-profit, chartered professional membership body for professionals working in the Energy sector across the world. Their website has information on accredited university courses as well as details of events and news articles.

Gemmological Association

The world's longest established provider of gem and jewellery education. Their website provides details of the training courses and qualifications they offer.

Mining-technology

Website for the mining industry with profiles of career roles and latest vacancies.

"From Aberdeen to..." alumni story - Ivan Starostin (Offshore Exploration Entrepreneur)

The University of Aberdeen boasts a fantastic array of alumni working in diverse industries across the globe. In this article Oil and Gas Enterprise Management graduate, Ivan Starostin, talks about his experience studying at Aberdeen and career path to date.

"From Aberdeen to..." alumni story - Christian Gibson (Exploration Manager in Oil and Gas industry)

The University of Aberdeen boasts a fantastic array of alumni working in diverse industries across the globe. In this article Geology graduate, Christian Gibson, talks about his experience studying at Aberdeen and career path to date.

Engineering Council (ECUK)

Regulates the engineering profession in the UK. Includes a listing of 36 engineering professional bodies in the UK.

Offshore Europe Conference and Exhibition

Conference for the offshore industry, held every second year in Aberdeen.

Not Just Lab Coats

Early careers website for the science and technology sectors with information on career options, vacancies and more.

Offshore Engineer - e-magazine

Keep up-to-date with the latest news in the offshore industry. To access the magazine, click on the link below and then on the Latest Issue link from the top-right of the Offshore Engineer homepage.

Engineering and manufacturing (prospects.ac.uk)

Careers information, including options with your subject, occupational profiles, graduate employers and further study form Graduate Prospects.

The Engineer

This website allows you to keep up-to-date with latest news in the Engineering sector and current job opportunities.

STEM Women

This website allows female students and graduates to search for jobs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Medicine, advertised by organisations who are committed to receiving an equal number of male and female applications.

EqualEngineers Student Hub

Online platform for collaborating and networking with Engineering and Technology students from around the world.

Bright Network career path guide: Engineering and construction

Information on career options within this sector, skills required, qualifications and employers.

Guide to Jobs in Energy (Energy UK: Young Energy Professionals Forum)

This guide highlights the diversity of careers available within energy. It takes a deep dive into the industry, emphasising the extensive variety of roles with comprehensive career perspectives from energy professionals. It covers job opportunities in engineering and STEM fields, service provision to or within industry, as well as innovation and policy influencing through the work of public affairs and regulation.

Energy and utilities (prospects.ac.uk)

Overview of the sector, including information on the various job roles available, typical employers, future trends and case studies.