Ecologist
Study the relationship between organisms and their habitats and how it affects the environment.
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What's it like to be an Ecologist?
Ecologists are scientists who study the relationship between living organisms and their environment. Their role is to investigate how factors such as population size, pollutants, rainfall and temperature affect ecosystems, and in turn how these ecosystems affect the environment. They often conduct field surveys to collect and analyse data, allowing them to forecast future ecological trends. Ecologists typically work in a variety of settings, including government agencies, non-profit organisations, environmental consultancies, conservation groups and research institutions. Their findings can help inform environmental policies and conservation efforts.
Tasks and duties
- Conducting field surveys to collect information about the levels of pollution in a given area.
- Analysing environmental data gathered from various sources like soil, water, air, plant and animal samples.
- Producing predictive models to forecast the impact of environmental changes on ecosystems.
- Designing, testing and implementing conservation strategies to protect, recover or manage threatened ecosystems.
- Working collaboratively with other professionals such as conservationists, climatologists and environmental engineers on management plans.
- Writing scientific reports and papers to communicate findings to stakeholders, government bodies and scientific community.
- Conducting research or teaching in universities if working in academic settings.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Ecologist employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Ecology
Fieldworks
Report Writing
Ecological Management
Restoration
Botany
Impact Assessment
Professional Writing
Resource Management
Biodiversity
Ecological Assessment
Data Collection
Client Liaison
NZ Drivers Licence
Project Management
Biodiversity Conservation
Technical Reporting
Zoology
Written Communication
Environmental Management
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Latest Ecologist reviews
Sep 2024
Making a difference
Reviewer's QualificationMaster of Science
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationScience & Technology
The good thingsI enjoy the opportunity to help develop staff, to mentor people and watch them grow. I enjoy helping clients and solving problems.
The challengesAdministration procedures can be less than fun.
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Feb 2024
Fulfilling
Reviewer's QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationFarming, Animals & Conservation
The good thingsThe variety of work, the life-work balance, flexibility with start/end time
The challengesLow salary, few opportunities to grow if the company is small
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