A Zoologist, or Research Zoologist, is responsible for studying a wide variety of animal species and how they interact with themselves and their environments. Their duties include planning animal care needs like feeding schedules or habitat conditions, overseeing a team of professionals in administering daily care to animals and conducting research projects to learn more about a particular species.
Un Zoologist debe ser capaz de cumplir con varias funciones y responsabilidades. Las siguientes son algunas funciones y responsabilidades que un Zoologist debe ser capaz de ejecutar:
- Studying animal behaviors, habits and characteristics
- Designing and completing research projects to study animals
- Publishing research reports that disclose and explain findings
- Promoting the conservation of wildlife
- Developing captive breeding programs
- Examining the relationship and interactions between animals and their environment
Un Zoologist competitivo tendrá ciertas habilidades y calificaciones, incluyendo:
- Proficiency with statistics and mathematics for advanced data analysis
- A portfolio of published research papers with excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail with advanced observation skills
- Excellent social skills
- An aptitude for continued learning