Ecologist
18AI EXPOSURE TODAY18
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST58%
NOT A FORECAST58%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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Ecologist
Ecologists play a pivotal role in understanding and protecting our natural world, focusing on the intricate relationships between organisms and their environments. In the UK, their expertise is crucial for biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, and sustainable land use, making their work vital for both local ecosystems and global ecological health.
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.
This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is low on our index (18), and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
Marine Biological AssociationA leading organisation dedicated to marine research and conservation, offering numerous opportunities for marine biologists.Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas)Cefas provides scientific advice and research on marine and freshwater environments, making it a great employer for marine biologists.
Zoological Society of London (ZSL)ZSL is committed to the conservation of animals and their habitats, offering roles that combine research with conservation efforts.
Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS)SAMS is a leading marine research institution in the UK, providing excellent career opportunities for marine biologists.