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Typical tasks undertaken in this profession: 20
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Conduct applied research on the effects of industrial processes on the protection, restoration, inventory, monitoring, or reintroduction of species to the natural environment. |
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Forecast future status or condition of ecosystems, based on changing industrial practices or environmental conditions. |
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Build and maintain databases of information about energy alternatives, pollutants, natural environments, industrial processes, and other information related to ecological change. |
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Carry out environmental assessments in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, or laws. |
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Conduct scientific protection, mitigation, or restoration projects to prevent resource damage, maintain the integrity of critical habitats, and minimize the impact of human activities. |
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Create complex and dynamic mathematical models of population, community, or ecological systems. |
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Develop or test protocols to monitor ecosystem components and ecological processes. |
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Identify or develop strategies or methods to minimize the environmental impact of industrial production processes. |
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Investigate the impact of changed land management or land use practices on ecosystems. |
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Model alternative energy investment scenarios to compare economic and environmental costs and benefits. |
A detailed description of this occupation can be found on a number of online databases. Follow the link(s) below to access this information:
Note: you will be leaving the CareersPortal Site |
 Ecologist - from: Career Directions |
| Ecologist - from: N.C.S. [UK] |
| Ecologist - from: icould [UK] Video |
| Ecologist - from: GradIreland |
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Note: All salaries are in thousands of euros and refer to annual salaries.
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Ecologist
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22 - 40
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Entrant: 22 - 32
Experienced Ecologist: 32 - 40
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FAS
Last Updated: March, 2011 |
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