United States
Sector
Keyword
Environmental Biologist
Plant Ecologist
Animal Ecologist
Minimum M. Sc. in Forestry/Botany / Zoology
Not required
The tasks an Ecologist is expected to perform include:
Studying effects of environmental influence on growth, development, distribution, etc. of plant and animal life
Undertaking field trips to study plants or animals in their natural habitat
Observing environmental influence such as temperature, rainfall, altitude, etc. and their effect on plant or animal growth and development
Classifying drought resistant areas, and type of fodder and pastures suitable for those areas
Propagating or introducing special varieties of plant, grass, weed, etc. to suit local climatic conditions
Running experimental farms or laboratories under natural and artificial conditions
Watching effect of climatic condition on crops, plants and animals
Studying geographical distribution of different species and genera of Indian flora
Studying role of plants as indication of special kind of soils and chemicals
Conducting research on suitable plants from different parts of India or from similar climates outside India for regeneration of swamps and deserts
Knowledge of environmental policies and legislation
In-depth knowledge of environmental biology
Skilled in clinical and laboratory techniques
Knowledge of flora and fauna of India
Knowledge of current developments and technologies
Knowledge of different vegetation and habitats
Knowledge of scientific methods for conducting wildlife and vegetation/habitat surveys
Familiar with taxonomic methods
Knowledge of techniques and instruments used in botany
Basic knowledge of remote sensing
In-depth knowledge of plant biochemistry, plant physiology, plant molecular biology and plant genetic engineering
Not applicable
Organized
Innovative
Focused
Ability to work independently
Patient
Good communication skills
Good analytical skills
It is not a desk job
Need to handle a team of junior ecologists
Local travelling maybe a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 9/10 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company
Shift system maybe available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?No
The job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)
Occupational hazards include stress on eyes, mental and physical strain, joint pains, etc., if not taken care of
For freshers -INR8,000 toINR12,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Market Trends of Life Sciences Sector in India
Life Sciences industry in India is among the fastest growing ones all around the world. Science in India is on the move in a big way. The government has initiated multibillion dollar investments to kick start research, education, and innovation. In early 2013, India's government announced an ambitious science, technology, and innovation funding protocol. In the next five years, the aim is to double its investment in science and technology and, by 2020, drive India's output of scientific publications to be among the top five nations globally. With the increase in funding and rapidly expanding of institutions, opportunities are becoming more readily available for scientists who want to work in India.
Various schemes by the government of India has enabled the youth to opt for such professions. Also, increasing awareness and need for conservation of wildlife makes Ecologist a great career option. The future for these professionals seems very bright in India as well as abroad. They are required in a number of sectors today and job opportunities for an Ecologist are only going to rise in coming years.
Research organizations
Forest departments
Agricultural research departments
Department of Environmental Affairs
Cities and towns across India
Will be updated
Government universities/colleges
Private universities/colleges
Will be updated
