Environmental Research Scientists study and develop policies and plans for the control of factors which may produce pollution, imbalance in or degradation of the environment.
Environmental Research Scientists usually work with a range of other professional and technical staff. The amount of indoor and outdoor work they do depends on the individual job.
Job Duties:
Plan and conduct research into the physical and biological nature of the environment
Undertake laboratory work
Monitor the environmental impacts of development activities
Studyeffects of factors, such as terrain, altitude, climatic and environmental change, sources of nutrition, predators and impacts of humans, on animal and plant life.
Study and analyse pollution, atmospheric conditions, demographic characteristics, ecology, mineral, soil and water samples.
Develop conservation and management policies for biological resources, such as fish populations and forests, as well as establishing standards and approaches for control of pollution and rehabilitation of areas disturbed by activities such as mining, timber felling and overgrazing.
Develop conservation plans
Investigate and report on breaches of environmental guidelines
Run community education programs
Assist with environmental emergencies, such as chemical spills and accidents
Research matters of immediate and long-term importance to governments and communities, such as the impact of land clearing on native animals and the impact of waste products on waterways
Negotiate with, and provide advice to, industry, government and the public on environmental matters, such as the management, re-use or disposal of hazardous materials
Assist with the development of environmental policies, strategies and codes of practice
Conduct environmental audits.
Employment Prospect
Environmental Research Scientists may be employed by federal, state and territory government departments; statutory authorities; and local councils. They may also find employment with engineering and environmental consultants or in areas such as the minerals and energy industries or climate change research. In recent years, national landcare initiatives have led to the creation of new positions for environmental research scientists within state and territory agriculture departments. There are also opportunities for self-employment as consultants, as well as in secondary and tertiary teaching. Some employers have indicated a preference for environmental scientists who have at least four years of training.
The Employment Facts of Environmental Research Scientists in Australia:
Future Growth: Moderate
Full-Time Share: 75%
Average Hours: 43
Weekly Pay: AUD$1,779
Employment by state:
ACT: 2.6%
NSW: 31.0%
NT: 2.1%
QLD: 21.8%
SA: 7.3%
TAS: 2.7%
VIC: 16.0%
WA: 16.4%
Education Requirement
To become an environmental research scientist, you need a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, science or applied science with a major in environmental science, natural resource management, geography, marine science or a related field. It is also common to complete postgraduate studies.
Education Level:
Postgraduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate: 39.3%
Bachelor Degree: 54.6%
Diploma/Ad Diploma: 2.5%
Certificate III/IV: 1.5%
Year 12 and below: 2.1%
Related Course: Bachelor or Master Degree in environmental science etc.
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