Ajesh John is a Lead Operations Geologist for Cairn India, and is a pore pressure specialist. He explains how his role fits into the E&P cycle, and suggests what makes a good pore pressure expert.

Dr. Phil Copestake explains how stratigraphy fits into the cycle of petroleum exploration and why he enjoys his work.

Csilla Tunde Fabian and Niamh Mary Monaghan are committee members of the Aberdeen Formation Evaluation Society

Mfon Udofia, Shell’s Exploration Manager for Algeria, gives us a few insights into the role and the skills and experience it requires.

Phil Fontana is the Chief Geophysicist for seismic company Polarcus. He tells us about the career path which led to this role and what it entails – and why geophysics still excites him.

Geologist Dr. Jeroen Peters describes his role as Shell’s Chief Explorer and reflects on his career.

Geophysicist Alice Little uses her geological knowledge and training as a seismic interpreter with Aker Solutions.

This new column takes a look at the different geoscience careers available in the oil industry and shows exactly what each one entails. In this inaugural article Jackie Mullinor describes her work as a petrophysicist with AGR in Aberdeen, and explains how the science of petrophysics fits into the exploration cycle.