Click here for more information CLick here for more information
CareersPortal HomeMy Career File header image
header imageCareer Guidance at your FingertipsCareer Guidance at your Fingertips Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Facebook
header image
header imageCareersPortalCareersPortalspacerCareer Guidance for school studentsCareers information for college students and graduatesCareers information for people who want to work header image
blankCareer PlanningWork and EmploymentEducation and Trainingblank

Occupation information - In brief...



Career Interests 

Interest categories related to this occupation:

This occupation is associated with the following interest categories. These categories can be explored by clicking on the titles.

Naturalist
Investigative

IrishJobs.ie
Monster
Findajob
RecruitIreland.com
Jobs.ie
Note: search results are updated daily and may also include related jobs.

Course Suggestions - CAO

Courses related to this or similar occupations:

If you are interested in this occupation, then these CAO courses may also be of interest. Note that these course suggestions are not intended to indicate that they lead directly to this occupation, only that they are related in some way and may be worth exploring.
Central Applications Office 36 courses found.
Agricultural and Environmental Management (Mountbellew)
Galway-Mayo IT
Agricultural Science
Tralee IT
Environmental Science
IT Carlow
Forensic and Environmental Chemistry
DIT
Science (Bioscience/Chemistry)
Athlone IT
Science - Applied Biosciences
Dundalk IT
Science - Biological and Environmental Studies
Tralee IT
Biological and Chemical Sciences
UCC (NUI)
Computing - Smart Energy Systems (Thurles)
Limerick IT
Computing - Smart Energy Systems (Thurles)
Limerick IT
Renewable and Electrical Energy Systems
Limerick IT
Field Biology and Wildlife Tourism
Tralee IT
Mechanical Engineering and Renewable Energy
Athlone IT
Industrial and Environmental Physics
DIT
Nautical Science (National Maritime College of Ireland)
Cork Institute of Technology
Applied Freshwater and Marine Biology
Galway-Mayo IT
Applied Freshwater and Marine Biology
Galway-Mayo IT
Marine Electrotechnology (National Maritime College of Ireland)
Cork Institute of Technology
Marine Science
NUI Galway
Archaeology and Geology
UCD (NUI)
Arts (subject option: Geography)
NUI Maynooth
Arts (subject option: Geography)
UCC (NUI)
Arts (subject option: Geography)
NUI Galway
Arts (subject option: Geography)
TCD
Arts (subject option: Geography)
UCD (NUI)
Wildlife Biology
Tralee IT
Environmental Protection
IT Sligo
Environmental Science and Sustainable Technology
Cork Institute of Technology
Geography and Archaeology
UCC (NUI)
Agricultural Science - (Agri-Environmental Sciences)
UCD (NUI)
Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences
UCC (NUI)
Environmental and Natural Resource Management (Thurles)
Limerick IT
Environmental Science
IT Sligo
Environmental Science
NUI Galway
Environmental Science
University of Limerick
Environmental Science and Health
DCU

Return to List

 
Return to List 
Saves this course to your Career File if you are registered.
In Brief... Ecologist

 Brief Description:

Studies the relationship between living creatures and their environment; from bacterial to global scales.
They may give advice to organisations to help them reduce damage to the environment.

Typical tasks undertaken in this profession: 20

»  

Conduct applied research on the effects of industrial processes on the protection, restoration, inventory, monitoring, or reintroduction of species to the natural environment. 

»  

Forecast future status or condition of ecosystems, based on changing industrial practices or environmental conditions. 

»  

Build and maintain databases of information about energy alternatives, pollutants, natural environments, industrial processes, and other information related to ecological change. 

»  

Carry out environmental assessments in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, or laws. 

»  

Conduct scientific protection, mitigation, or restoration projects to prevent resource damage, maintain the integrity of critical habitats, and minimize the impact of human activities. 

»  

Create complex and dynamic mathematical models of population, community, or ecological systems. 

»  

Develop or test protocols to monitor ecosystem components and ecological processes. 

»  

Identify or develop strategies or methods to minimize the environmental impact of industrial production processes. 

»  

Investigate the impact of changed land management or land use practices on ecosystems. 

»  

Model alternative energy investment scenarios to compare economic and environmental costs and benefits. 

4 In Detail...
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
Go.. Ecologist - from:  Career Directions
Go.. Ecologist - from:  N.C.S. [UK]
Go.. Ecologist - from:  icould [UK] Video
Go.. Ecologist - from:  GradIreland

JobZone

ddd

Education
Most of these occupations require post-graduate qualifications. For example, they may require a masters degree, and some require a Ph.D., or M.D.

Related Experience
Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialised medical training to be able to do their job.

Job Training
Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.

Job Zone Examples
These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organisational skills are required. Examples include librarians, lawyers, aerospace engineers, wildlife biologists, school psychologists, surgeons, treasurers, and most scientists.


Qualifications required?

Level 8 Honours Bachelors Degree in related subject

Typical entry routes:

BSc or related degree such as forestry. Many ecologists have experience of working in forestry, water management or park management.

Related courses

Click here to search the National Courses database for courses related to this occupation or occupational area.
Note: this may not be relevant for certain occupations.
Go..

Sectors related to this occupation:

This occupation is typically found in the sectors below. You can explore information relating to sectors by clicking on the titles below.

Earth Science & Environment
Maritime, Fishing & Aqua-culture

Future Skills Requirements & Concerns

Current Labour Market Research highlights concerns in some occupations. These comments are presented here where available: [source: Forfas]


 
This occupation has been viewed 10556 times
 
1 Salary Information
Note: All salaries are in thousands of euros and refer to annual salaries.

Job Title
Ecologist
Salary Range*
22 - 40
Related Information:
Entrant: 22 - 32
Experienced Ecologist: 32 - 40
Data Source(s):
FAS

Last Updated: March, 2011
* The lower figures typically reflect starting salaries. Higher salaries are awarded to those with greater experience and responsibility. Positions in Dublin sometimes command higher salaries.

Return to List


0 LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION

 Return to List

 

 

 
 
 



  CareersPortal for ...   Explore CareersPortal ...   Work & Employment ...   Education & Training ...   About CareersPortal ...  
  @ School
@ College
@ Work
Parents
Guidance Professionals
 

Career Guidance Toolbox

Explore Yourself .... 
Self-Assessment

  Industry Sectors
Company Profiles
Occupations A-Z
Career Videos
Job Search Tools
Labour Market Information 
  Junior Cert. Subjects
Leaving Cert. Subjects
Post Leaving Cert. Courses
CAO Courses
School & College Education
Adult Education 
  Terms and Conditions
Privacy Statement
Contact Us

226828  Registered Users
Provider Login
 
 
  www.saoloibre.ie      
Bookmark and Share
 
© 2013 Durrow Communications Ltd