ecologist

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.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

Practical Skills

mentor individuals manage personal professional development develop professional network with researchers and scientists manage research data evaluate research activities integrate gender dimension in research promote the transfer of knowledge manage open publications speak different languages synthesise information analyse ecological data identify plants characteristics apply for research funding conduct ecological research think abstractly operate open source software perform project management promote open innovation in research draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data employ habitat survey techniques write work-related reports interact professionally in research and professional environments communicate with a non-scientific audience write scientific publications perform scientific research conduct research across disciplines conduct ecological surveys manage intellectual property rights increase the impact of science on policy and society demonstrate disciplinary expertise measure trees disseminate results to the scientific community manage habitats publish academic research deliver online training conduct fish mortality studies assess environmental impact in aquaculture operations carry out training in environmental matters develop management plans to reduce risks in aquaculture develop outreach training plans ensure the safety of endangered species and protected areas educate people about nature monitor the farm environmental management plan conserve natural resources create training materials teach in academic or vocational contexts manage environmental impact of operations develop environmental policy manage environmental management system identify training needs develop strategy to solve problems ensure compliance with environmental legislation assess environmental impact provide on-site training in aquaculture facilities monitor water quality manage budgets apply conflict management conduct environmental surveys apply blended learning promote environmental awareness control aquatic production environment manage land resources permits manage aquatic habitat use different communication channels develop aquaculture strategies advise on environmental risk management systems assess contamination analyse environmental data