§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

conservation scientist

Conservation scientists manage the quality of specific forests, parks and other natural resources.

Description

Conservation scientists manage the quality of specific forests, parks and other natural resources. They protect the wildlife habitat, biodiversity, scenic value, and other unique attributes of preserves and conservation lands. Conservation scientists perform field work.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

animal species ecosystem management reforestation biology ecology business management principles environmental legislation habitat restoration geographic information systems sustainable forest management scientific literature

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

climate smart agriculture conservation agriculture forest ecology geography chemistry agroforestry forestry regulations

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

integrate gender dimension in research develop professional network with researchers and scientists synthesise information apply for research funding manage open publications manage personal professional development conduct educational activities manage contracts 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 advise on nature conservation educate the public about wildlife write scientific publications promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities increase the impact of science on policy and society respond to enquiries write work-related reports operate open source software manage intellectual property rights measure trees speak different languages interact professionally in research and professional environments evaluate research activities educate people about nature develop environmental policy identify plants characteristics publish academic research communicate with a non-scientific audience manage research data coordinate educational programmes conduct research across disciplines mentor individuals use ICT resources to solve work related tasks perform scientific research disseminate results to the scientific community estimate duration of work

OPTIONALOptional competences

negotiate land access conduct erosion control apply blended learning supervise forestry workers conduct sediment control liaise with cultural partners advise on tree issues teach in academic or vocational contexts manage forests direct an artistic team inspect trees present exhibition support volunteers manage forest fires perform project management

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