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Welcome to the Sedgwick Club and Department of Earth

Sciences Careers Event!

The Careers Event is an opportunity for Earth Scientists to be exposed

to the wide variety of career paths available upon graduation, whatever

their current stage of undergraduate or post-graduate degrees. The

event provides an opportunity for the exploration of career paths you

may never have considered, and to learn more about them by asking

real people about the jobs that they do.

Earth Science graduate representatives from a variety of career sectors

have been invited to the event, many of whom are alumni of this

department. Each representative has submitted a personal and

company profile, which have been compiled into this booklet. The

booklet can be used to read up on the sectors you may be interested in,

and to help you structure your evening.

We look forward to seeing you and hope that you enjoy the event.

The Sedgwick Club Committee and Department of Earth Sciences

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CONTENTS

REPRESENTATIVE COMPANY SECTOR PAGE

George Newman

Mott Macdonald

Hydrogeology

6

Mike Streetly

ESI Hydrogeology 7

Vix Edmonds & Emily Room

Atkins Geotechnics 8

Sarah Nixon

Quarry Battery Energy Storage (Geotechnical engineering)

10

Jo Smith

Galson Sciences Ltd

Radioactive waste management consultancy

12

Richard Evans

Anglo American Mining 13

Christine Yallup & Rebecca Head

Neftex Oil, Gas & Mineral Exploration

14

Connor Meenan

RMS Catastrophe Risk Modelling

16

Jeff Winterbourne

BP Energy 17

Brian E Pedder

Robertson CGG Exploration & Production

18

Daniel Wellings

Standard Chartered Mining & Metals Corporate Finance

20

Teal Riley

British Antarctic Survey

Survey Geology 21

Simon Kelly CASP

Geosciences 22

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CONTENTS

REPRESENTATIVE COMPANY SECTOR PAGE

Lydia Elliott

Carnstone Partners LLC

Sustainability Consultancy

23

Rosalie Tostevin

Geology for Global Development

International Development

24

Briony Bowe Department of Energy & Climate Change

Government 25

Douglas Palmer Freelance Science Writer

Science writing & communication

26

Beth Jones & Gary Beardmore

PLOS

Publishing 28

Emma Kiddle Cambridge University Press

Publishing 29

Liz Hide University of Cambridge Museums

Museums 30

Andrew Gibert, Nikolas Wiggan, Camilla Penney, Mark Hoggard & Tim Greenfield

PhD students from the department

University Research & Teaching

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HYDROGEOLOGY

George Newman Graduate Hydrogeologist, Mott MacDonald Personal Profile

I graduated from the University of Birmingham with an MSc in Hydrogeology. My masters project focused on assessing the eutrophic status of Chew Valley lake in Somerset. I started working for Mott MacDonald in October 2013, having already completed a summer internship with them in 2012. I sit within the contaminated land team but also do work for the geotechnical and water resources portfolios. I am currently working on a large ground investigation in Dagenham. Company Profile

Mott MacDonald is a global management, engineering and development consultancy adding value for public and private clients on agenda-setting, next-generation projects worldwide. We use our ingenuity to save our customers money and time, reduce risks, increase efficiency, maximise sustainable outcomes and advance best practice. Being one of the world’s largest employee-owned companies, we are not bound by the short-term interests of external shareholders. Our freedom to set long-term strategies and our focus on innovation and excellence generate best outcomes for our clients and attract the very best people to join us. To find out about graduate and summer internship positions please visit https://www.mottmac.com/careers/graduate

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HYDROGEOLOGY

Mike Streetly Director Water Resources ESI Ltd ESI is a specialist consultancy dealing with all aspects of groundwater science and groundwater resource management and has one of the largest and most technically capable groundwater teams in the UK. With a detailed understanding and experience of the key issues involved in field investigation, monitoring, conceptualisation, and groundwater flow and transport modelling ESI is recognised as the leading independent provider of water resource services. ESI’s hydrogeologists use their specialist knowledge and commercial understanding to support water, waste and mineral extraction companies and their regulators. Services include groundwater monitoring, groundwater resource assessment, conceptualisation, groundwater flow, transport modelling and field investigation. http://esinternational.com/water/

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GEOTECHNICS

Vix Edmonds Senior Engineering Geologist, Atkins Emily Room Graduate Geotechnical Engineer, Atkins. Personal Profile: Vix Edmonds

After graduating with a degree in geology from University of Bristol I worked for a site investigation company for 4 years. After which I moved to Western Australia for a couple of years to work for a small geotechnical consultancy who specialised in the geotechnical aspects of heavy haulage railways. I moved back to the UK in 2011 to do a full time masters in engineering geology. I started work at Atkins, in their Ground Engineering department, in September 2012, as an engineering geologist. At Atkins I work within the Energy Geotechnics sector and have been involved with infrastructure projects in the UK and overseas. I am currently working on a geotechnical interpretative report for a new nuclear power station. Personal Profile: Emily Room

I graduated from Cambridge University in June 2014 with a masters in civil engineering, specialising in geotechnical engineering. My masters project looked at the behaviour of tunnels during earthquake-induced liquefaction. I started work at Atkins in September, working in the Infrastructure Geotechnics sector. I am currently working on a ground investigation and design report for a railway line expansion. Company profile

Atkins is a large international engineering and design consultancy, with their head office in Epsom, UK. They have 300 offices worldwide. They employ nearly 280 people within the Ground Engineering sector, who are split into three technical streams:

- Tunnelling & underground space: We focus on mass transit and major infrastructure projects (such as Gautrain Rapid Rail Link, South Africa); engineering services for bored tunnels, including ground risk; tunnel ventilation & fire life safety; and heavy substructure engineering.

- Energy geotechnics & specialist services: We provide a leading-edge geotechnical service for our clients in areas including offshore and onshore oil & gas, renewable energy (wind, current and hydro-power), low carbon engineering and nuclear power. We

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GEOTECHNICS also provide geotechnical expert services to global clients.

- Infrastructure geotechnics: We offer our traditional range of geotechnical services to the infrastructure market including the highways, rail and water sectors.

Career sector

With such a large number of geotechnical professionals within the company Atkins is able to bid for and win a large variety of work, as can been seen by the information given in the company profile. We bid for projects in many different industries, at a variety of scales and all over the world.

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ENERGY STORAGE (GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING)

Sarah Nixon Project Developer, Quarry Battery

Degree and any specialisms BSc Geology, PhD Earth Sciences – Intra-plate volcanism of the Al Haruj Volcanic Field Personal profile I began my career at QBC as an Energy Storage Analyst performing GIS mapping of potential sites for pumped storage development. QBC is a young, small and enthusiastic. The range of activities I performed on a daily basis quickly grew as the business expanded. I now have experience in geotechnical site investigations, hydrogeology, environmental impact assessments, planning applications, UK and European energy policy and a range of energy storage technologies. I now manage the development of new pumped storage sites but still perform technical work. Working for a small company is great as the range of work is large and varied. Although technically a 9-5, my working hours are flexible and I work from home 1-3 days a week. We have site visits to Wales/Scotland approximately every 2 months. Company profile Quarry Battery Company (QBC) is based in Witham, Essex. Staff commute from within Essex and out of London. QBC seeks to develop disused quarry systems into pumped storage facilities. Pumped storage facilities act as big batteries for the electricity grid by collecting energy during the night, storing it, and releasing it when demand for electricity is highest. QBC aims to set a new standard in quiet, efficient and sustainable energy management helping the UK make the most of renewable energy resources. The business has developed by mapping out potential sites for pumped storage in the UK and assessing the capital cost and risk of bring the sites into planning. Roles at the company include Data Analysts (GIS mapping and field investigations), Research Analysts (Energy storage policy in UK) and Project Development (Engineering, Planning and Environmental Impact Assessments) and Business Development (the business case for pumped storage in the UK). Career sector

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ENERGY STORAGE (GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING) QBC is a small, friendly company competing with the likes of EDF, SSE and E.on. QBC is unique in its ambition to turn brownfield quarry sites into energy storage facilities. Our focus is on developing small to medium scale facilities (50-200 MW) compared the large scale facilities considered by the ―big 6‖ (300-600 MW). Before I began working for QBC I did not appreciate the importance of energy storage in keeping the National Grid working. As intermittent renewable energy generation expands and baseload fossil fuels diminish energy storage, at all scales, will become increasingly important. Developing pumped storage allows the use of geological and environmental knowledge whilst working to promote sustainable energy management in the UK.

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RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY

Jo Smith Consultant, Galson Sciences Ltd

Personal Profile

I joined Galson Sciences in 2013 after completing a PhD in Earth Sciences at the University of Cambridge. My research involved using geochemical techniques to investigate organic carbon erosion, and although this has not been of direct use in my current role, it provided me with a broad base of knowledge and skills with which to tackle the challenges of working in a small environmental consultancy. Since joining the company, I have been involved in a wide variety of interdisciplinary projects covering topics from detailed radiochemistry and hydrogeology to national policy and international regulation. Although there is no formal training programme, I have had the chance to work closely with senior staff (which has allowed me to rapidly develop knowledge of radioactive waste management and the UK nuclear industry), to manage projects, and to attend external training courses and conferences. A travel highlight so far has been a trip to Dounreay on the north coast of Scotland as part of work to develop an environmental safety case for a near-surface waste disposal facility. Galson Sciences has a range of UK and international clients and also participates in large European collaborations, which I hope to get involved in next year. Company profile

Galson Sciences Ltd is an international research and consultancy company in the fields of radioactive waste management and nuclear decommissioning. Based in Oakham, Rutland, there are currently 16 technical staff, most with PhDs. Senior staff mostly have experience from other sectors, but we have employed several people with no previous experience and are always prepared to consider applicants who feel they could contribute in an environment where the workload can be varied and challenging. The ability to quickly learn about new topics and to develop new skills is important. Career sector

Radioactive waste management is just one area where staff in consultancies provide support to government organisations and other companies, and the points to consider when thinking about this career

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RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY sector are similar. Consultancies vary from individuals to departments within large companies and in the latter, where the projects are larger, there may be little to distinguish work in the consultancy from working directly for a company or organisation with responsibility for a particular site or programme. In smaller consultancies, however, there are typically opportunities to work on a wide range of projects for a variety of clients. This can be at the expense of not getting closely involved with the programme as a whole and perhaps feeling somewhat remote from the decision-making that determines the direction of a programme.

MINING

Richard Evans Formerly Geologist at Anglo American

Platinum

Personal Profile

Gained my BSc (Hons) in Geology at the University of Pretoria in South Africa. Recruited by Anglo American Platinum into the graduate development programme in 2007. Assigned to operations full time in 2010. Currently: reading for an MBA at Judge Business School. Operational Activity

Responsible for the geotechnical activities at the operation. This included the day to day tasks: mapping, sampling, exploration drilling management etc. Additionally, geoloss calculation and structural model building were annual precursors to the reserve and resource presentation. Overview

Developed a holistic understanding of the mining environment from exposure to open cast, shallow-, intermediate-, and deep level underground mining, mineral processing, and platinum group metal mineralogy within Anglo Platinum.

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OIL, GAS & MINERAL EXPLORATION

Christine Yallup Geotechnical Assistant, Petroleum Systems Module, Neftex Rebecca Head Geotechnical Assistant, Reservoir & Seal Module, Neftex Personal Profile: Christine Yallup

I graduated from Cambridge in 2012, with a 2.1 in geology and joined Neftex in October 2012. Having completed a geochemically focused project whilst at Cambridge I joined the Petroleum Systems team which works with organic geochemistry data. In my role on the Petroleum Systems team I help to build and maintain a global, spatially and temporally enabled database of organic geochemistry data. This involves searching through publically available literature for data, checking it for reliability and assigning it a place in the Neftex sequence stratigraphic model. Alongside this I have produced geochemical interpretation maps for release to clients and am involved in providing geochemical advice and assistance to other company members. Working for Neftex has given me the opportunity to work on a variety of regions globally and develop my understanding of integrated multidisciplinary geoscience. I have been given extensive training both in the area I work on and in other subjects that I am interested in. I have also had the opportunity to attend some fantastic fieldtrips and conferences to help broaden my geoscience knowledge. Personal Profile: Rebecca Head

After I graduated from Cambridge in 2012, with a 2.1 in geology, I worked within the Cambridge Earth Sciences Department for a few months, revising the IA Reference Collection. I joined Neftex in May 2013. Since then I have worked as a Geotechnical Assistant on the Reservoir and Seal Module. I help to build and maintain a global, spatially and temporally enabled database of reservoir and seal data. This involves searching through publically available literature for data relating to reservoirs and seals, and putting this data into our database. Alongside working on the database, I have undertaken geoscience projects including a study of the reservoirs of the West Siberian Basin. Recently, I finished a project using quartz arenites to look at the effect of depositional environment on reservoir

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OIL, GAS & MINERAL EXPLORATION quality. While working for Neftex, I have had the opportunity to work on a number of regions including Europe, South East Asia and the Indian Sub-Continent. I have been encouraged to develop a broad range of skills, through fieldtrips and training, and have attended a number of conferences. Company Profile

Founded in 2001 Neftex has rapidly grown to become one of the largest geoscience consultancies in the world. We specialise in the collation, integration and interpretation of large geoscience datasets and the delivery of these as digital subsurface models. We are recognised as the industry leaders in the provision of web-based sequence stratigraphic products and their global application. Our products and services provide a comprehensive picture of subsurface geology, helping to reduce play risk and increase value across multiple sectors. Neftex was acquired by Halliburton in June 2014. Career Sector

Neftex is a geoscience consultancy, operating primarily in the hydrocarbon exploration sector. Our clients include many of the largest super-major oil companies, independents, and state oil companies. Our integrated global geological database – the Neftex Earth Model – delivers data, knowledge and insight, to help our clients reduce geological risk in their exploration and investment activities. We are now expanding our consultancy services into the mineral exploration sector. Careers at Neftex

We have an enthusiastic and dynamic workforce in a growing company which offers great scope for career development. We offer a dedicated training programme for all new staff as well as offering specific training and development dependent on roles and career aspirations. Please visit our website for more information www.neftex.com

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CATASTROPHE RISK MODELLING

Connor Meenan Risk Analyst – Capital Markets, RMS

Background

MSc in Earth Sciences from Cambridge, Masters project was Geophysics based. Company Background

As the market leader in catestrophic risk modelling, RMS helps organisations understand and manage their risk exposure. We build highly sophisticated natural catastrophe risk models as well as models of terrorist acts, pandemic outbreaks, and human longevity. From applying mathematical game theory to terrorist behavoir to European wind models, China flood models, and human longevity projections, we drive the science that influences trillians of investment dollars around the globe. Role

Use RMS catastrophe models to generate risk metrics for capital markets transactions (Catastrophe Bonds). We work in small teams during projects – roles vary from using catastrophe models (for which and intricate knowledge of their workings is required) to generating maps and report metrics. In addition to this, I have helped develop online tools to allow users to analyze their risk in different ways, programming skills to develop these tools have been learnt on the job. There is a mixture of client facing and development type roles, with the freedom to choose which suits best as you progress in the company.

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ENERGY

Jeff Winterbourne Geoscientist, BP Exploration

Personal Profile

I work for BP as an "integrated geoscientist", a role which covers aspects of both geology and geophysics. I recently graduated from the 3 year "Challenge" graduate programme, which has already allowed me to work across the business, including assessing new areas for prospectivity, exploring for new fields, assessing the size and developability of discoveries, managing a producing field and planning new wells. I joined BP after completing a summer internship in 2010, during which I worked on the ACG field in Azerbaijan, one of the world's largest oil fields, as a geophysicist. Company profile

BP is one of the world's leading international oil and gas companies. Through our work we provide customers with fuel for transportation, energy for heat and light, lubricants to keep engines moving, and the petrochemicals products used to make everyday items as diverse as paints, clothes and packaging. We operate in over 80 countries and employ over 85,000 people. Our Upstream segment is responsible for our activities in oil and natural gas exploration, field development and production. We have interests in countries all over the globe, and we’re continually developing new technologies to locate and access new resources. Using industry-leading seismic imaging we recover heavy oil and gas from unconventional rocks and maximise resources from existing and deepwater oil fields. Our business is underpinned by geoscientists, who locate, assess and manage production from new and old oil and gas fields. BP is one of the largest employers in this sector. Most of our recruitment comes through our summer internship programme for penultimate year students, applications for which are open now. As with most of the other large companies in our sector, we require a 2:1 class degree to a masters level in a relevant subject as a minimum requirement for our technical roles. To find out for which roles you are eligible to apply, please visit www.bp.com/ukgraduates and use our degree matcher.

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EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION

Brian E Pedder Stratigrapher, Robertson CGG

Personal profile

I joined Robertson in 2013 where my main role has been that of a stratigrapher but focussing on Tertiary palynology. I spend much of time analysing organic-walled microfossils (planktonic algae, spores and pollen) in suites of rock samples, in order to determine their ages and pinpoint key geological features/events such unconformities. Often projects are multidiscplined in approach, and so another key aspect of my work involves the integration of biostratigraphic data with data from other disciplines, such as sedimentology, structural and seismic, in order to produce robust stratigraphic models for clients. Company profile

Robertson UK Ltd. was established in 1961 and has over 50 years of experience and data in all oil and gas provinces worldwide. Acquired by CGG in 2013, Robertson UK Ltd. Has a staff of over 200 geologists, geophysicists, reservoir engineers, economists and GIS specialists, providing innovative and integrated products, data and services for new ventures, exploration, appraisal, development and production. Career sector

The UK oil and gas industry provides energy and essential chemicals for our transport, industry and domestic needs and provides employment for around 380,000 people. Geoscience is at the heart of the industry and explores and evaluates the earth’s subsurface, enabling service providers, such as CGG, to create solutions to challenges in the oil and gas industry. Exploration & Production (E&P) companies are in fierce competition to identify the best prospects and develop them as safely and effectively as possible; the search for hydrocarbons and other natural resources will continue to move business ventures towards increasingly complex geological environments. With these testing environments come huge technical challenges, resulting in both the need for increasingly large sums of investment and the requirement to reduce essential risks. As a result, it has become essential to bring as many areas of geosciences together in order to

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EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION ensure the best possible understanding of the earth’s subsurface whilst reducing the inherent risks and maximizing business opportunities. Fully integrated Geoscience solutions are required to understand and exploit the complex subsurface structures and opportunities that exist. These combine a leading seismic processing and geological knowledge base, top-end reservoir modeling methods and expertise in non-seismic methods to turn geophysical data into prospects and quantitative reservoir models. By investing in the best minds and technologies in the field, E&P companies can then directly use this intelligence for exploration, development and production purposes with a greater depth of understanding to make informed and accurate decisions. Required qualifications

Required qualification are dependent on the particular job specification , however a relevant BSc degree (e.g. Geological Sciences, Natural Sciences) and MSc degree (e.g. Micropalaeontology, Structural geology) are essential and a relevant PhD is desirable. Previous experience is always and advantage but not necessary.

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MINING & METALS CORPORATE FINANCE

Daniel Wellings Associate Director, Standard Chartered

Careers for Geologists at Standard Chartered E.g. Project Finance in Mining and Oil &Gas

- Financing Natural Resources projects - Understanding of geology and mineral economics/petroleum

economics important in assessing some of the underlying risks of a project

- As a banker in Project finance you will need to review and understand the underlying geological/economic/engineering parameters of a project. Often you will undertake detailed reviews of projects with independently appointed engineering/geology firms

Standard Chartered profile Leading international bank in markets we operate in, with a 150-year track record

- Headquartered in London and FSA regulated - Top 25 FTSE 100 Company – Listed in London and Hong Kong - Over USD64 billion market cap, USD481 billion total assets - Long term credit rating A+ (S&P), A1 (Moody’s) and AA- (Fitch)

Our Global Presence - 85,000 employees in more than 1,700 locations across over 70

markets - Strong franchise in high growth markets including China, Korea

and India - Largest international bank in the Middle East and South Asia - Within top 3 foreign banks in each of our major markets

Standard Chartered PLC (StanChart) was created in 1969 by the merger of the Standard Bank of British South Africa and the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. Both banks trace their roots to the 1800s, when British trade activities created a need for banking and financial institutions throughout the far reaches of the British Empire. A period of peaceful growth lasted into modern times—until 1986—when Britain's Lloyds Bank attempted a hostile takeover. Standard Chartered is listed on the London and Hong Kong stock exchanges, and ranks among the top-25 companies in the FTSE-100 by market capitalisation.

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MINING & METALS CORPORATE FINANCE The London-headquartered group derives more than 90 per cent of its operating profits from Asia, Africa and the Middle East, and its income and profits have more than doubled over the last five years—primarily as a result of organic growth. The bank’s European operations serve as a bridge to emerging markets. StanChart has more than 1,600 offices in over 70 countries and employs more than 86,000 people.

SURVEY GEOLOGY

Teal Riley Geologist, BAS

Degree and specialisms

B.Sc Geology, PhD Geology, Geochronology, Geochemistry Personal profile

I’m the head of the geological mapping section at the British Antarctic Survey. I oversee the production of geological maps involving field geology, airborne geophysics, marine geology, spectral geology from airborne and satellite platforms. I’m an experienced field geologist with 12 Antarctic field seasons, plus experience working with Surveys in Greenland and Canada. Company profile

The British Antarctic Survey is based in Cambridge on the West Cambridge site and it employs a wide range of scientists: geologists, glaciologists, biologists, climate modellers, oceanographers etc. Many of the scientists spend significant periods of time working in Antarctica, often in tents in remote environments. Career sector

Opportunities to work as a geologist for the British Antarctic Survey are very limited, but careers as survey geologists are possible in many countries. e.g. Canada, Australia, Greenland, or working for geological investigation organisations that provide field surveys for petroleum companies.

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GEOSCIENCES

Simon Kelly Biostratigrapher/Curator, CASP Personal Profile

BA (Oxon, 1971); PhD (London 1977); Polar Medal (2000). Consultant palaeontologist and veteran of 25 polar expeditions, mainly as macropalaeontologist and biostratigrapher, to Greenland, Svalbard, Arctic Canada and Antarctic projects. Currently consultant to CASP (see below), participating in and leading expeditions to remote areas and collecting biostratigraphic data for technical reports relating to the hydrocarbon industry which supports CASP work (1985 to date); also curator of the CASP geological collections. Initially on teaching staff of Goldsmiths' College, London University (Demonstrator in Geology 1977-1979); Assistant in Research to Woodwardian Professor, University of Cambridge (1979-1985); Palaeontologist and Senior Scientific Officer to the Antarctic Forearc Basin Project, British Antarctic Survey (1988-1994). Author of over 50 peer-reviewed publications on aspects of Mesozoic palaeontology and biostratigraphy including bivalves, ammonites and belemnites; methane seep molluscs; hardground trace fossils; Late Palaeozoic of the Antarctic; contributor to Treatise of Invertebrate Paleontology volumes on Trilobita and Bivalvia. Company Profile

CASP (formerly the Cambridge Arctic Shelf Program) is a non-profit-making research organisation that is funded by subscriptions from the oil and gas industry. It specialises in carrying out fieldwork in remote areas of the world and was founded in 1985 by the late Brian Harland of Geological Time Scales and the Geology of Svalbard fame. Andrew Whitham is currently the Managing Director. CASP employs ~20 geologists who carry out field-based research and integrate their field observations with sample analyses, data from adjacent basins and regional reviews to provide insights into key elements of the petroleum system. Subscribers to CASP projects receive confidential reports and, after a suitable delay, CASP's geologists publish the results of their research in internationally renowned peer-reviewed scientific journals.

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GEOSCIENCES The purpose of CASP as a charity is "the advancement of public education by conducting research into the geology of regions throughout the world and the publication of the useful results of such research". Career Sector

CASP recruits field geologists with sedimentological, structural or palaeontological backgrounds who have completed a PhD and preferably a period of post-doctoral research. The geologists must be ready to carry out fieldwork in remote areas as diverse as the Arctic, Barents Shelf, Canada, Greenland, Russia, eastern and western Europe, and northeast Africa.

SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANCY

Lydia Elliott Partner at Carnstone Partners LLP Personal Profile

During my geology undergrad I found climate lectures and the potential future they predicted quite terrifying. So I decided that I wanted a career that involved working to mitigate our impact on the climate. After reading around what types of career that could involve I realized I needed learn more about the environmental sector and I ended up doing a masters in Environmental Technology with a focus on Business and the Environment at Imperial. As part of the course I did an internship with Carnstone and they offered me a job as a Junior Partner. Company Profile

We’re an independent management consultancy that specialises in sustainability projects. So in real terms we advise clients on environmental, social and ethical projects, everything from environmental modeling to supplier management. We help set strategy, do research, run projects and frequently we're just there at the end of the phone for some quick advice. Our clients are mainly large companies, but we also work for NGOs and charities and we have known lots of our clients for years.

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INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Rosalie Tostevin Himalayas Programme Officer, Geology for Global Development Personal Profile

Rosalie graduated from the University of Cambridge in 2011 with a geology MSc, and is now studying for a PhD in geochemistry at University College London. Rosalie founded the UCL GfGD University Group in 2012, and then joined the GfGD national committee as Blog Manager in 2013. She now works as GfGD’s Himalayas Programme Officer, overseeing our work on hazards education in Ladakh, India.ext Geology for Global Development

GfGD aims to train students in the skills they need to make an effective contribution to international development throughout their careers, whether they work in academia, industry or within government or an NGO. Engagement and training

GfGD provides internal and external placement opportunities for students and recent graduates from the geoscience community to gain experience and directly contribute to the fight against global poverty. This year, we hosted our first international expedition, to Ladakh, India, to run a hazards education project alongside two undergraduate students. We also aim to provide wider training, through our university group network and national activities, e.g. providing students with opportunities to practice communication skills through writing for our blog, or discuss the wider social issues surrounding geoscience through seminars and discussion groups.

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GOVERNMENT

Briony Bowe Climate Science Advisor, DECC Degree and specialisms Natural Sciences (Geology) Personal Profile

I am currently starting my third year as a Science and Engineering Fast Streamer at the Department of Energy and Climate Change. I spent my first year working in the climate science tram at DECC, helping draft the Government’s National Adaptation Programme. I also helped with the IPCC review process, worked on a select committee Inquiry into the public understanding of climate change, dealt with press stories about climate change and advised policy teams across the department on climate science issues. I’ve moved to my second role, where I’m in a policy team working on reforming the electricity market to incentivise investment in low carbon technologies. Before joining the Fast Stream, I worked as a research technician in the Godwin Paleoclimatology labs, volunteered at the Centre for Science and Policy, and completed a six month internship with the Natural Environment Research Council.

Company Profile

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) in a government department which works to make sure the UK has secure, clean affordable energy supplies and promote international action to mitigate climate change. DECC employs approximately 1600 staff based in London and Aberdeen.

Career Sector

Government employs a huge number of graduates, both through its graduate programme, the Fast Stream, and through direct entry. To apply for the Civil Service Fast Stream, the only requirement is a 2.2 degree in any subject. Previous work experience is not required, but may help you pass through the admissions process. To apply directly, any work in your field of interest will help, but jobs are awarded based on a Competency Framework. Unfortunately, Briony Bowe will be unable to attend the Careers Event this year. A DECC poster will still be displayed.

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SCIENCE WRITING & COMMUNICATION

Douglas Palmer Freelance science writer Degree and specialisms

BSc and PhD in geology Personal profile

Following some years of lecturing and researching in Trinity College Dublin, I worked in the National Museum of Wales and then became a freelance science writer and lecturer, based in Cambridge. Starting as a freelancer, it was necessary to establish as many contacts and writing opportunities as possible. Most of the jobs were inevitably very short term and included a wide variety of journalistic work from Country Life to the New Scientist, Financial Times and Science, basically anywhere that would pay for an article. But the spasmodic nature of this work meant that it had to be supplemented with teaching (University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education, Open University, WEA etc) and other publishing work such as copy-editing for publishers (a very useful learning experience). After a few years it was possible to get longer-term book contracts but in recent years these have become increasingly difficult to obtain as the non-fiction book market has retrenched. However various electronic manifestations of publishing are providing new opportunities and I have recently been involved in the production of an iPad app for the Natural History Museum (called NHM Evolution).

Company profile

I work for myself at home in Cambridge and could work anywhere were it not for the need to have access to a good specialist library, such as the Department library. Although much of the literature can now be accessed remotely it is not always free. Science writing has various full-time specialisations these days, ranging from the technical writing required by major companies to science journalism, as well as a diversity of freelance opportunities. Most of this work is best approached through postgraduate courses in science communication and journalism, such as the MSc in Science Communication at Imperial College London, or Cardiff’s MSc in Science, Media and Communication.

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SCIENCE WRITING & COMMUNICATION Career sector

As an initial career opportunity, these days I would advise anyone interested in this particular path to get a post graduate qualification. However, places on the best of these courses are hard to get and require solid evidence of experience in science writing. Consequently, it is essential to take every opportunity as an undergraduate to get articles published, especially in established student papers and magazines. Keep copies, especially edited files that can easily be accessed and log the work on your publishing cv.

Most recent publications

The Science Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained, 2014, Dorling Kindersley, 352p ISBN 9781465419651

DK Ultimate Factivity Collection Rocks and Minerals, 2014, Dorling

Kindersley, 95p ISBN 9781409348351

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PUBLISHING

Beth Jones Publications Manager, PLOS Biology Gary Beardmore Senior Publications Assistant, PLOS Genetics Personal Profile: Beth Jones I studied Natural Sciences (Biological) at the University of Cambridge, graduating in 2012. Having decided that an academic career was not for me, I looked for ―hands-off‖ science opportunities, particularly in the publishing sector, and was fortunate enough to find PLOS. I was struck by the not-for-profit ethos, the great company atmosphere and the concept of Open Access research. I have been working at the company for a little over 18 months, initially as a Publications Assistant and now as a Publications Manager.

Personal Profile: Gary Beardmore I studied Zoology followed by parasitology in Liverpool before returning to Cambridge. I was familiar with PLOS from my time studying, and as I heard more about it I was encouraged to apply for a position. I have worked at PLOS for 2 years now, initially as a Publications Assistant on PLOS Genetics and now as a Senior Publications Assistant. On a day-to-day basis I spend my time assigning new manuscripts to relevant Senior Editors, checking manuscripts for English and formatting errors, and assisting editors, authors and reviewers alike to use the system and submit their work, decisions etc. I enjoy the job as it allows me to see a different side of the academic world and it is always enthralling to speak to our volunteer editors about their areas of interest and particular scientific fields.

About PLOS

PLOS (Public Library of Science) is a nonprofit publisher and advocacy organization founded to accelerate progress in science and medicine by leading a transformation in research communication. Our core objectives are to:

- Provide ways to overcome unnecessary barriers to immediate availability, access and use of research

- Pursue a publishing strategy that optimizes the quality and integrity of the publication process

- Develop innovative approaches to the assessment, organization and reuse of ideas and data

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PUBLISHING

Emma Kiddle Commissioning Editor Earth and Environmental Science

Personal Profile

Emma graduated with a BSc in Environmental Earth Science from the University of East Anglia before pursuing a Ph.D. on the volcanology of Montserrat at Bristol University. She joined Cambridge University Press in 2011 as a trainee editor and now has responsibility for commissioning new book titles across the Earth and Environmental Sciences – everything from environmental geochmistry to planetary science. Emma also has a keen interest in developing open access books and other innovative online digital products.

Company Profile

Cambridge University Press is the publishing business of the University of Cambridge. Our purpose is to further the University’s objective of advancing learning, knowledge and research. We publish an ever-expanding list of books, journals, apps, websites and blended courses, all designed to help people learn in whatever format suits them best. We employ around 2,300 people internationally, about half of them based in Cambridge. A career with us could see you working in our Academic, English Language Teaching or Schools publishing groups. There are opportunities to specialise in one of a wide range of areas including editorial, production, digital, marketing, sales, legal, finance and IT. The Press publishes one of the world’s leading collections of Earth and Environmental Science books including undergraduate and graduate textbooks as well as research monographs, reference volumes, and handbooks for industry practitioners. You’ve probably never really considered who publishes the books you use as a student but if you have a look you will almost certainly find the Cambridge imprint on some of them. Come and talk to Emma to discover how a book goes from being just an idea to a published copy sitting on your desk.

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MUSEUMS

Liz Hide University of Cambridge Museums Officer

Degree and specialisms BA geology; PhD palaeontology

Personal profile: As University of Cambridge Museums Officer I am responsible for supporting and developing the eight University of Cambridge Museums (UCM), which include the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences. I manage Connecting Collections, a £4.5m Arts Council – funded programme to bring the UCM’s collections to wider and more diverse audiences. My role involves developing cross-museum collaborative projects in collections care and conservation, learning and outreach, digital access, marketing and audience development and exhibition and research development. Although it is rare that I use my geological training in my current role, my experience of managing a geological collection is very relevant, while I find my training as a scientist is both welcome and refreshing in a sector dominated by arts and humanities graduates. Previously I managed the redevelopment of the Sedgwick Museum’s exhibition galleries, and before that was Curator of Invertebrate Palaeontology at the National Museums of Scotland in Edinburgh, responsible for care and curation of the Museum’s invertebrate fossil collections, the acquisition of new specimens through fieldwork and donation, contributing to the development of new exhibitions, and developing and delivering public events and activities.

Company profile: The eight University of Cambridge Museums vary widely in subject matter, size and resources. As University Museums they are closely associated with research departments and hence have a much more substantial research profile than non-university museums. They also provide museum-specific job opportunities which include conservation, collections management, digital collections access, education and outreach, visitor services, fundraising and security.

Career sector: As with much of the museums’ sector, UCM funding is limited with many roles funded through short-term external funding. Employment in the museums sector is changing, with much less emphasis now on scholarly curators who have little contact with audiences; museums are exploring how collections can be used and accessed in new and interesting ways.

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UNIVERSITY RESEARCH & TEACHING

PhD students from the department

Andrew Gilbert Supervisors: Marian Holness and Jerome Neufeld Studying fluid dynamics of magma chambers.

I do tank experiments to determine what happens in a chamber filled with fluid and small plastic crystals and apply a temperature gradient, and see what the regimes you can get are (i.e. when is it conductive and when do you get convection). I also study microstructure and

igneous textures in basaltic rocks to determine whether you can see these effects within magma chambers - I got to go to South Africa to see whether some iron-rich ultramafic pegmatites in the Bushveld are examples of this. Finally, I am sponsored by Unilever, and so I get to perform rheological experiments on ice-cream, as an analogue for magma.

Nickolas Wiggan Supervisors: Nicholas Butterfield (Cambridge) James Riding (British Geological Survey). The Middle Jurassic Plankton Explosion.

During the Middle Jurassic ocean plankton underwent a rapid, global diversification which has been relatively understudied and remains poorly understood. My PhD is focused on reconstructing a detailed pattern of this radiation, and ultimately constraining the cause. I am undertaking this through microscopic analysis of microfossils from several successions from Europe which will then be integrated with geochemical data. I undertook fieldwork in southern Germany earlier this year and will be going to France in early 2015 to collect material from another site.

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UNIVERSITY RESEARCH & TEACHING

Camilla Penney Supervisors: Alex Copley and James Jackson Investigating the structure and rheology of continental lithosphere.

I have been doing body waveform modeling of earthquakes in the Makran region of Southern Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan to work out their depths and focal mechanisms. I'm hoping to combine this with remote sensing (satellite) data and GPS to study how the area accommodates stress and the origins of regional geomorphology. The area I'm looking at is probably a bit dangerous for fieldwork at the moment but I did get to go to Indian Jammu and Kashmir last summer to deploy seismometers and hopefully I'll be able to do some more geomorphological fieldwork in the course of my research.

Mark Hoggard

Supervisor: Nicky White

Global Patterns of Dynamic Topography

Dynamic Topography refers to vertical motions that are caused by convection in the Earth’s mantle. Above upwelling regions such as Iceland and Yellowstone, the crust is pushed up to form mountains. Downwellings instead pull down the crust, forming seas such as southeast Asia and the Gulf of Mexico. It’s a fun project for several reasons. Firstly we are talking about big picture questions. ―Why are there all these 2km high, 1000km across mountain ranges in Africa?‖ ―What’s causing the northwest shelf of Australia to subside so quickly to generate all that oil?‖ It’s easy to find the drive to want to answer these kinds of questions. I also get to go on lots of great fieldwork, including Madagascar, the Alps, the Colorado Plateau, Stromboli... and let’s not forget the Isle of Man! But the main thing I’d say is that doing a PhD allows you to keep learning so many fun new things. From picking up

bits of computer coding, attending talks and conferences (including San Francisco and Vienna!), through to putting out a seismometer, there are so many opportunities to try out new things. In this modern world where we’ll be working until 70, why wouldn’t you want to extend your time in education that little bit longer?

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UNIVERSITY RESEARCH & TEACHING

Tim Greenfield Supervisor: Bob White Project: Velocity structure and microseismicity around Askja Volcano, Iceland.

A large seismic network consisting of around 50 seismometers have been deployed around Askja Volcano in Central Iceland since 2006. As part of my PhD project I go out to Iceland at least twice a year to collect the data from the instruments which are located ~100km from the nearest tarmac road. Once I have the data collected and processed I use state of the art programs developed in Cambridge to automatically detect and locate the ~5000 earthquakes that this volcano creates every year, all of which are below magnitude 3. Once the earthquakes have been automatically located I take a subset of the events and refine their time picks by looking at the waveforms. These highly accurate earthquake locations are used to invert for the P and S wave velocity structure beneath the surface. This has revealed very low S wave velocities located beneath the volcano's caldera, showing where melt is

currently stored within the system. Using this in combination with the earthquake locations themselves can show where the melt is coming from and how it is moving from the mantle into the crust, and from the crust into an eruption.

For further info on funding etc. visit: http://www.prospects.ac.uk/postgraduate_study.htm

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