The final career I've chosen to pursue is that of an ecologist, or a person that studies the relationship between environmental factors (precipitation, industrialization, pollution) and it's environment (landscape, animals, plants). I've chosen this career because throughout my life, I've always wanted to help the world become a better place for all the creatures on it so, what better job to hopefully obtain than an ecologist? Though there are possible harsh weather conditions, I think being happy that I'm doing beneficial for the world as well as for my personal wellbeing out-shines any storm.
The Ideal Personality:
Quality Communication (writing and speaking) skills, Quality Independent / Codependent working skills, Adoration for the outdoors / wildlife, and willingness to work in rough weather.
Required Education includes:
- Associates in either , Climatology, Mathematical modeling, Geology, Meteorology, Economics, Oceanography, Soil science, Zoology, Sociology, or Wildlife & Wetland Services
- Bachelors in either Biology, Physics, Organic / Inorganic Chemistry, Computer Science, Calculus, or Mathematics
- Masters in Ecology
Required Qualifications include:
200 hours of in-field work
General Tasks:
Study ecosystems of a certain area
Survey native animals and plants of habitats
Survey non-native animals and plants of habitats
Survey how condition change would affect ecosystem
Advise government and businesses on environmental managing
Prepare written recommendations and reports for problems
Report all possible solutions to ecological problems
Average Salary: $47,600
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