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ecologist

Ecologists carry out assessments of the health and distribution of organisms, namely people, plants, and animals, and the relationship between organisms and their environment.

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Description

Ecologists carry out assessments of the health and distribution of organisms, namely people, plants, and animals, and the relationship between organisms and their environment. Ecologists usually have a specialisation area, e.g. freshwater, marine, terrestrial, fauna, and flora about which they conduct research and perform related tasks.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

ecosystem management agroecology biology ecology environmental legislation habitat restoration organism taxonomy scientific literature

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

botany hydrology forest ecology animal biology environmental policy watershed development business management principles aquatic ecology biosecurity fish biology fish anatomy chemistry molecular biology

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

integrate gender dimension in research conduct ecological surveys develop professional network with researchers and scientists analyse ecological data synthesise information apply for research funding manage open publications manage personal professional development manage habitats promote open innovation in research think abstractly draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation demonstrate disciplinary expertise manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data promote the transfer of knowledge apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities write scientific publications promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities increase the impact of science on policy and society write work-related reports conduct ecological research operate open source software manage intellectual property rights measure trees employ habitat survey techniques speak different languages interact professionally in research and professional environments evaluate research activities identify plants characteristics publish academic research communicate with a non-scientific audience manage research data conduct research across disciplines perform project management mentor individuals perform scientific research disseminate results to the scientific community

OPTIONALOptional competences

monitor water quality develop management plans to reduce risks in aquaculture apply blended learning use different communication channels monitor the farm environmental management plan assess environmental impact manage environmental impact of operations teach in academic or vocational contexts conduct fish mortality studies apply conflict management carry out training in environmental matters conduct environmental surveys manage environmental management system assess contamination control aquatic production environment deliver online training conserve natural resources educate people about nature develop environmental policy advise on environmental risk management systems create training materials provide on-site training in aquaculture facilities manage land resources permits develop aquaculture strategies ensure the safety of endangered species and protected areas develop outreach training plans manage aquatic habitat ensure compliance with environmental legislation manage budgets analyse environmental data promote environmental awareness develop strategy to solve problems assess environmental impact in aquaculture operations identify training needs

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)