The research or study of the basic principles of plant and
animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions. Training Doctoral Degree: Occupations at this level generally require a Ph.D. or other doctoral degree. Completion of the degree program usually requires at least 3 years of full-time equivalent academic work beyond the bachelor's degree. Abilities Extremely important- Ability to perform complex and technical activities. Very important- ability to communicate and interact with others, ability to look for and receive job related info, ability to identify and evaluate job related info, ability to process data and important info, and the ability to make important decisions.
Skills Extremely important- background on subjects needed for this job. Very important- Skill to gain knowledge quickly, skill to solve complex problems, and skills with using the technology you will be using in this job. Knowledge Extremely important- Knowledge in mathematics and science. Very important- Knowledge of facts and principles related to the learning concerned with human thought, language, and the arts. Wages Biologists make between $62,500 and $117,690 a year. It can be more or less depending on what type of biologist they are. What They Do - Develop and maintain liaisons and effective working relations with groups and individuals, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative management strategies or to develop information and interpret findings. - Collect and analyze biological data about relationships among and between organisms and their environment. - Prepare technical and research reports such as environmental impact reports, and communicate the results to individuals in industry, government, or the general public. - Study aquatic plants and animals and environmental conditions affecting them such as radioactivity or pollution. - Identify, classify, and study structure, behavior, ecology, physiology, nutrition, culture, and distribution of plant and animal species. - Plan and give biological research programs for government, research firms, medical industries, or manufacturing offices. - Research environmental effects of present and potential uses of land and water areas, determining methods of improving environmental conditions. - Teach, supervise students and do research at universities and colleges. - Study basic principles of plant and animal life such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and function. - Study and manage wild animal populations. Work Values The most important work value is the achievement work value which is associated with jobs that let workers use their best abilities, see the results of their efforts and get the feeling of accomplishment. The least important work value is the support work value which is associated with jobs where the company stands behind its workers and the workers are comfortable with it. THE END