Volcanologist Resume Template

A volcanologist is a geologist who is employed by government, research institute, or university to study active and dormant volcanoes located around the world and give warnings in advance to help in safe evacuation of inhabitants staying near the area. They are responsible for collecting the ash, debris or volcanic rock from the locations where volcanoes have erupted or might erupt, and predict future eruptions. If you love science, are inclined to know about how lava erupts and want to travel to remote places to see it live, a career as a volcanologist would definitely suit your personality. Following resume gives a brief idea about the qualification needed and the work carried out by professionals in this role.

Volcanologist Resume Example

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Benjamin A. Lockwood
E-515, 34 Main Street
Fairbanks, Alaska 67134
Phone: 360-202-6715
Email: bjalockwood@anymail.com

Career Summary:
Experienced volcanologist, capable of handling dangerous environments and making sound decisions under stressful situations. Ability to lead a team and guide them to collect the right samples. Studied and presented predictions for more than 50 volcanoes in the last 5 years.

Summary of Skills:

• Passionate about adventure, traveling and living outdoor life
• Impressive level of fitness and physique
• Strong analytical skills and excellent in working with computer applications
• Able to coordinate and work well in team projects
• Have outstanding project management skills and ability to lead crew in difficult situations
• Able to pay attention to details and have logical thinking approach

Work Experience:

Volcanologist
U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, Fairbanks, Alaska
February 2015 - Present

• Responsible for monitoring volcanic hazards around the world
• Leading a team of 10 geophysicists and geologists to study the eruptions at Mauna Loa and Kilauea volcanoes on the island of Hawaii
• Serving as an adviser for government and private organizations
• Trained new recruiters and guided on safety procedures while visiting dormant volcanic areas

Geologist
U.S. Geological Survey, Fairbanks, Alaska
April 2012 – January 2015

• Studied and mapped rock formations around active volcanoes in Houston
• Collected fossils and rock samples for detail studies in lab
• Measured physical properties of earth around the active volcano sites in Florida
• Interpreted active geological process to make predictions about possible eruptions in Houston

Education:

• Ph.D. Geology
  ABC University, Fairbanks, Alaska
  Thesis: Dynamics of Volcanic Eruptions; Adviser: James C. White
  2011
  

• M.S. Geology (Specialization – Volcanology)
  ABC University, Fairbanks, Alaska
  Thesis: Field study of volcanoes in Guajira Peninsula, Columbia ; Adviser: Kathy Gardener
  2008
  

Professional Association

• Member, Geological Society of America (GSA)
  
• President at American Geophysical Union (2014 - 2015)
  
• Member of Engineering and Environmental Geophysical Society (2014 - 2015)
  

Publications

• Benjamin Lockwood, M Tyson and B J Goode, Results of Experimental Drill at the Summit of Mauna Loa Volcano: Journal of Geothermal Research and Volcanology, 2013
  
• Benjamin Lockwood, Overview of Equipment and Methods Applied in Active Volcanic Areas of United States: Conference for New methods in Volcanology, 2014
  

Awards

• Leadership Award for outstanding contribution to society for work on Hawaii volcanoes -2015
• Featured in 'Career as a volcanologist' pamphlet distributed by Society of Exploration and Geophysicists, 2013
  

Reference:

On request.