2025-10-27 – Weekly Geology News : Remote geology roles are expanding

Last week’s discussions in our geology community focused on the evolving job market, with a particular interest in remote roles. Members shared insights on educational tools that enhance hazard models and debated the merits of early Full Waveform Inversion in nodal 3D seismic data. Additionally, many shared their experiences about starting careers in geology, offering valuable perspectives on entering the field.


This Week’s Hot Topics

Weekly Geology Jobs: Remote geology roles are expanding
This thread explores the increasing availability of remote positions in the geology field, reflecting changes in how and where geologists can work.
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Would You Take This Job? Geology & Environmental Sciences — Adjunct Pool
A lively discussion about the pros and cons of joining an adjunct pool in geology and environmental sciences. Members weigh in on the benefits and challenges.
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Would You Take This Job? Geologist-In-Training
Community members discuss the opportunities and potential limitations of starting as a Geologist-In-Training, providing insights for recent graduates.
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Short courses that actually improve hazard models
This thread covers which short courses are genuinely beneficial for enhancing geological hazard models, based on firsthand experiences.
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Early FWI on nodal 3D — real uplift or hype
A technical discussion on whether early Full Waveform Inversion on nodal 3D data offers substantial benefits or is more marketing than substance.
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Upskilling for CCUS and geothermal roles
Exploring strategies for geologists to upskill in Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage, as well as geothermal energy roles, which are gaining traction.
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FAQ/Guidelines
A quick reference post for new and existing members on forum guidelines and frequently asked questions.
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Admin Guide: Getting Started
For those interested in administrative roles within the forum, this guide provides a comprehensive starting point.
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Is Geology the Right Career Path for You?
A reflective piece for those considering geology as a career, with personal anecdotes and advice from seasoned professionals.
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How Did You Land Your First Geology Job?
Sharing stories and strategies on breaking into the geology field, this thread is a treasure trove of practical advice for newcomers.
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Looking forward to another week of engaging and informative discussions. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, there’s always something new to learn in our community.

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Tried ‘early FWI’ on nodal 3D; near-surface improved, but low-frequency QC matters — log runs in Git.

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Spun up a remote hazard workflow this week: QGIS + InaSAFE with SRTM and OSM, about 4 hours and $0, great for juniors. Small caveat, @Ravi: InaSAFE’s default flood curves can overshoot without fresh exposure data, so I sanity-check against Sentinel-2 before sharing; quick start: https://qgis.org.

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