Ecologist
18AI EXPOSURE TODAY18
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST63%
NOT A FORECAST63%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£22,000 - £27,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Ecologist
Ecologists study how plants, animals and the environment all fit together. They work to protect endangered species and habitats, and to help people understand why nature needs looking after.
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.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
Natural EnglandAs the government’s advisor on the natural environment, Natural England offers ecologists the chance to work on significant conservation projects across the UK.The Environment AgencyThis agency is dedicated to protecting and improving the environment in England, providing ecologists with opportunities to influence environmental policy and practice.RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds)RSPB is one of the largest wildlife conservation organisations in Europe, offering ecologists a platform to work on impactful conservation initiatives.
Wildlife TrustsWith a focus on local wildlife conservation, Wildlife Trusts provide ecologists with the chance to engage with communities and lead conservation efforts.
Scottish Natural HeritageThis public body is responsible for Scotland's natural heritage, offering ecologists unique opportunities to work in diverse ecosystems.