An Ecologist, or Ecology Scientist, studies organisms living within particular ecosystems. Duties in an Ecologist job description may include conducting field research and environmental surveys to identify the organisms in ecosystems, analyzing data to draw conclusions and sharing findings in written reports and verbal presentations.
A Ecologist 應該能夠履行各種職責和責任。以下是 Ecologist 應該能夠執行的一些職責和責任：
- Designing studies to investigate specific ecosystems
- Conducting fieldwork by collecting soil and water samples, making observations and performing other tasks
- Analyzing data using statistical models and scientific equipment
- Writing papers that summarize research findings
- Producing environmental surveys and impact reports
- Presenting papers at conferences and to internal collaborators
有競爭力的Ecologist將擁有一定的技能和資格，包括：
- Thorough understanding of research methods, including the use of statistical models
- In-depth knowledge of biology, chemistry, physics, climatology, geography and geology
- Analytical skills to assess data and arrive at conclusions
- Observational skills to conduct fieldwork
- Written skills to prepare organized, clear papers
- Verbal communication skills to share recommendations and give presentations on findings
