Scientific Research

Ecologist

NCS CODE: 2133.0100 | SC020

Ecologists study the relationship between plants, animals and their environment. The aim of their work could range from balancing the needs of the environment to coming up with ideas for land management. As an ecologist, you would normally specialise in a particular type of environment, for example marine or coastal areas, or a specific animal or plant species.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Stress Management
• Time Management
• Communication Skills
• Problem Solving
• Attention to detail
• Decision Making
• Critical Thinking

SUCCESS STORY

Kartik Shanker is an ecologist and a professor at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. He is the author of the book Soup to Superstar: The Story of Sea Turtle Conservation along the Indian Coast. He has done his Bachelor’s and Master’s in Zoology from Madras Christian College and University of Madras, respectively, and PhD from IISc on small mammals.

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