As a Geophysicist, you'll study the physical aspects of the earth using a range of methods, including gravity, magnetic, electrical and seismic. You'll play a vital role in the oil and gas industries by creating a picture of what lies below the earth's surface.

As Oil and Gas exploration and reservoir development in Saudi Arabia has moved to higher levels of complexity and more challenging frontiers, companies are committed as ever to acquire and develop state of the art technologies and recruit the best-in-class geologists and geoscientists to meet the growing energy demand as strategized by the 2030 vision of Saudi Arabia.

The disadvantages of being a Geophysicist are:

• Work conditions are hot, cold, muddy, or dusty
• Areas are often remote and can be dangerous
• You need to be fit to hike and strong to carry equipment
• Demand for these jobs fluctuates with the economy

The advantages of being a Geophysicist are:

• This career is good for students who enjoy working independently
• This career is good for studens who are results-oriented 
• There's great potential for leadership

• In order to become a Geophysicist, at the Bachelor's level, you may study Geology, Mathematics or Physics
• Then, you may continue with an advanced degree in Geophysics with advanced coursework or fieldwork in their specialty of your choice
• From geophysics, it may be possible to move into seismology (as a seismic interpreter), engineering geology or hazard prediction.