Biologist
Also known as: Life Scientist
Biologists examine the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of living things and how they interact with each other and the environment. A biologist in the minerals and energy industry may perform the following tasks:
Duties
- predict the effect mining will have on ecosystems
- develop methods to ensure creatures return to rehabilitated areas after mining
- determine the influence of internal and external environments on processes in animals (including humans), plants and other organisms
- study organisms in controlled environments to gain an understanding of their survival and growth in real environments
- examine the way mixed communities and ecosystems function in relation to their environment and the different organisms found in them
- predict the way humans and other influences will affect the structure and interactions in natural ecosystems
Skills Required
- enjoy and have aptitude for science and research
- able to think logically and analytically
- able to carry out detailed and accurate work
- good communication skills
- flexible
- able to work as part of a team.
Salary
$50 000 - $100 000
