Climatologist
22AI EXPOSURE TODAY22
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST67%
NOT A FORECAST67%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Climatologist
Are you passionate about saving our planet? As a climatologist, you’ll dive into the science of climate and weather, helping to understand and combat climate change. Your work could inspire future generations and make a real difference in the world!
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI exposure for this job is below 50 on our index, and the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior ClimatologistIn this role, you will assist in collecting and analyzing climate data, helping to create reports and contribute to research projects.£25,000 - £30,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEClimatologistAs a climatologist, you will conduct independent research, interpret climate data, and present your findings to stakeholders, influencing policy and public awareness.£35,000 - £45,000
3PEAK CAREERLead ClimatologistAt the peak of your career, you will lead major climate research projects, advise governments and organizations, and be a key voice in the fight against climate change.£60,000+
The degree route
Courses in this career's subject area, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Acoustical Engineering with Industrial Placement YearUniversity of Southampton · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£32,000 median
🎓Chemistry with Cosmetic ScienceThe University of Reading · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,000 median
🎓Earth Sciences (International Programme)University College London · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,000 median
🎓Geography and Economics (Regional Science) with Professional ExperienceThe University of Reading · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,000 median
🎓Geography and Middle East StudiesUniversity of St Andrews · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£28,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Degree subjects that lead this way
Courses in this career's subject area, from the same register that priced the degree above. Subject-matched, not a guaranteed qualifying route: check each course's own entry requirements and any professional accreditation before you rely on it.
Acoustical Engineering with Industrial Placement YearUniversity of Southampton · DegreePhysicsQueen's University of Belfast · DegreeChemistry with Cosmetic ScienceThe University of Reading · DegreeEarth Sciences (International Programme)University College London · DegreeGeography and Economics (Regional Science) with Professional ExperienceThe University of Reading · DegreeGeography and Middle East StudiesUniversity of St Andrews · Degree