Environmental Scientist - Related jobs

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Related jobs

  • Agricultural/Horticultural ScientistAgricultural/horticultural scientists study farm animals, soils, pastures and crops to improve their yield, health and quality, and to prevent pests and disease.
  • Atmospheric ScientistAtmospheric scientists study the Earth's atmosphere and the way it affects the environment.
  • EcologistEcologists study how plants, animals and other organisms interact with each other and their environment. They also study the effects external influences such as population size and pollutants have on these interactions.
  • Environmental EngineerEnvironmental engineers plan, design and supervise construction of public infrastructure such as wastewater treatment plants, landfills, and stormwater and river-control works.
  • Forestry ScientistForestry scientists research forest growth, wood processing, conservation, different types of trees and how these can be used.
  • Marine BiologistMarine biologists study plants and animals that live in sea water, and their relationships with each other and their environment.
  • OceanographerOceanographers study the oceans and the marine environment.
  • RangerRangers supervise, maintain, enhance and protect conservation areas such as forests, coasts, wetlands, national parks, maritime parks, regional parks, reserves, and sites of historical or cultural importance.
  • Soil ScientistSoil scientists study soils, including soil types and processes, and the implications of soil use.
  • ZoologistZoologists study animals and all aspects of their lives, including their habitats, habits and anatomy.

Related industries

  • AgricultureWork in the agriculture industry may involve:
    • cultivating land, and planting, caring for and harvesting crops
    • the care and management of farm animals to efficiently produce milk, meat and/or fibre
    • science and research
    • business management
    • contracting services to farmers.
  • Environmental and Life Sciences
  • Forestry

    Work in the forestry industry may include:

    • working with indigenous (native) or commercial forests
    • planting, growing and maintaining trees (silviculture)
    • harvesting commercial forests
    • planning and managing forests
    • conservation work.
  • HorticultureHorticulture roles involve:
    • growing, harvesting, packing, grading and selling fruit, vegetables, flowers and seedlings
    • designing, building and maintaining gardens, parks or sports grounds
    • doing research to develop new crop varieties
    • providing information and advice about maintaining and improving the quality of crops.
Updated September 2009