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| Position wanted: |
Graduate Geologist Positions |
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ConstructionCreative Arts/MediaEnvironmentGeoscienceMiningOil IndustryResearch/DevelopmentSkilled Labor |
| Objective and Resume Summary: |
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Geologist
Educational Background
2009 - Ongoing level 5 (Masters 2) in Magmatism and Natural Hazards in the University of Yaounde 1.
2008 - Completed level 4 (Masters 1) in Environmental Geology from the University of Dschang
2004 - BSc in Geology from the University of Dschang
2000 - GCE Advanced Level from GBHS Mbengwi
Domain Of Competence
- Computer literate ( Adobe illustrator, GCDkit 2.3, Microsoft word, MS Powerpoint, MS Internet Explorer, MS Excel)
- A sound knowledge of petrology, pedology, cartography, mineralogy, metallurgeny, volcanology, applied geology)
- A good field experience ( recognition, description, measurements, sampling and interpretations)
- A good laboratory experience ( observation and description of rock thin sections, determination of physical properties of soil samples)
- A sound knowledge of environmental issues
- Ability to evaluate the stability of slopes and identify slopes susceptible to mass movements (landslides).
- A good research experience.
- Mass Media and communication skills
- Ability to lead or work as a group
Internship
2008 –til recent - Environmental Education Officer with the Youth Outreach Program (YOP) Cameroon
Tasks
-Environmental Interviews and surveys
-Environmental sensitisation through the media
Scientific Conferences Attended
- 11th-12th December 2006 at the British Council Hall, Bamenda: Attended the Inaugural Workshop launching the CES(Cameroon Ecological Society). During the workshop, papers were presented on the ecological problems in Cameroon.
- 13th-17th September 2004 at University of Yaounde I: Participated in the Inter-University Brain Trust Competition.
- 26th to 31st July 2004: at UCAC Nkolbisson (Yaounde) : Training Seminar on writing and defending a project in preparation for the Inter-University Brain Trust competition.
Field Studies
-june 2004-Field studies on the general geology of a portion of the Cameroon volcanic line.
November 2003-May2004-Field studies on the general geology of Dschang and its surroundings.
-February 2000- Field studies on the geology of the Bamenda Highland Region (North West Region-Cameroon), and Bangwa- Maham(West Region-Cameroon).
Academic Distinctions
-(2004) - Best finalist team under the theme “materials” and the 4th position prize for the best team projects at the Inter-University Brains Trust Competition.
-(2000) - Best Geology ,Second best Biology and Overall Second Best Performing Science student in GBHS Mbengwi
-(1996) - Best Economics, Physics and Human Biology student in JMBC Ndu.
Scientific Research And Projects
-2008– Completed “A systematic study of landslides in the region of Magha, North slope of the caldera of Mt. Bambouto caldera, Cameroon, Central Africa . Thesis to be presented and defended as partial fulfilment for an award of an MSc in environmental geology.
-September 2004 - Presented and defended a personal project entitled “Different rock types for concrete aggregate and road surfacing in Cameroon” The presentation was against the individual competition of the finalist team candidates at the Brains trust competition.
-April to july 2004 - Participated in writing a project entitled “Exploitation des produits d’altération des roches: Extraction couplée sables/argiles sur manteau d’altération”. Project was presented and defended at the 2004 inter-university Brains Trust Competition in Yaounde in September 2004
Interests -research, Scientific Workshops/conferences, field Work
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| Skills: |
Computer literate ( Adobe illustrator, GCDkit 2.3, Microsoft word, MS Powerpoint, MS Internet Explorer, MS Excel)
- A sound knowledge of petrology, pedology, cartography, mineralogy, metallurgeny, volcanology, applied geology)
- A good field experience ( recognition, description, measurements, sampling and interpretations)
- A good laboratory experience ( observation and description of rock thin sections, determination of physical properties of soil samples)
- A sound knowledge of environmental issues
- Ability to evaluate the stability of slopes and identify slopes susceptible to mass movements (landslides).
- A good research experience. |
| Known languages (and levels): |
English-Very GoodFrench-GoodOther: Pidgin English
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| Type of Employment wanted: |
Full Time
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| Minimum Yearly Salary in Numbers: |
Unspecified
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| Current Location: |
( Confidential ) |
| Education History, Qualifications & other additional information: |
| Level of Education: |
Masters
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Educational Background
2009 - Ongoing level 5 (Masters 2) in Magmatism and Natural Hazards in the University of Yaounde 1.
2008 - Completed level 4 (Masters 1) in Environmental Geology from the University of Dschang
2004 - BSc in Geology from the University of Dschang
2000 - GCE Advanced Level from GBHS Mbengwi
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| Work History & Experience: |
| Years of Work Experience: |
1 to 2 Years |
2008 – recent . Environmental Education Officer with the Youth Outreach Program (YOP) Cameroon
Tasks
-Environmental Interviews and surveys
-Environmental sensitisation through the media |
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