biologist

Description

Biologists study living organisms and life in its broader extent in combination with its environment. Through research, they strive to explain the functional mechanisms, interactions, and evolution of organisms.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

botany ecosystem management laboratory techniques biology life sciences virology microbiology-bacteriology molecular biology scientific research methodology scientific literature

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

conduct research on flora develop professional network with researchers and scientists gather experimental data synthesise information apply for research funding manage open publications manage personal professional development collect biological data promote open innovation in research draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation demonstrate disciplinary expertise promote the transfer of knowledge apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities write scientific publications send samples to laboratory promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities increase the impact of science on policy and society interact professionally in research and professional environments apply scientific methods evaluate research activities publish academic research communicate with a non-scientific audience manage research data conduct research across disciplines perform project management perform scientific research disseminate results to the scientific community conduct research on fauna