Career Overview Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories. Also Known As Health Physicist Physicist Research Scientist Scientist Alternate Job Titles Aerodynamicist Aerophysicist Astrophysicist Atmospheric Physicist Atomic Spectroscopist Biophysics Scientist Cloud Physicist Computational Physicist Condensed Matter Physicist Diagnostic Medical …
Career Overview Observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems. Also Known As Astronomer Astronomy Outreach Coordinator Astrophysicist Research Astrophysicist Alternate Job Titles Astronomer Astronomy Outreach Coordinator Astrophysicist Cosmologist Extragalactic Astronomer Galactic Astronomer High-Energy Astrophysicist Institute Scientist Optical Astronomer Planetary Astronomer Postdoc Scientist (Postdoctoral Scientist) Postdoctoral …
Career Overview All life scientists not listed separately. Alternate Job Titles Collector of Aquarium Specimens Embryologist Forensic Scientist Life Science Taxonomist Morphologist Olericulturist Osteologist Paleobotanist Physiologist Phytopathologist Plant Taxonomist Public Health Microbiologist Salary & Job Market Salary Percentile Annual Wage Entry-Level (10th percentile) $52,360 Median $87,800 Top Earners (90th percentile) $168,860 Workers Employed Nationally: 7,320 …
Career Overview Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities. Also Known As Clinical Research Scientist Research Scientist Scientist Study Director Alternate Job Titles Anatomist Cancer Researcher Chemotherapist Clinical Analyst Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Clinical Lab Scientist) Clinical …
Career Overview Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, or health outcomes. May develop the means for prevention and control. Also Known As Epidemiologist Infection Control Practitioner (ICP) Nurse Epidemiologist Research Epidemiologist Alternate Job Titles Chronic Disease Epidemiologist Clinical Epidemiologist Clinical Lab Scientist (Clinical Laboratory Scientist) Clinical Researcher Communicable Diseases Specialist Environmental …
Career Overview Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to …
Career Overview Plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform public of historical, natural, and scientific features of national, state, or local park. Also Known As Naturalist Park Guide Park Naturalist Park Ranger Alternate Job Titles Camp Ranger Environmental Education Specialist Environmental Educator Interpretation Park Ranger Interpretive Naturalist National Park Ranger Natural Resource Educator Naturalist Park …
Career Overview Research or study range land management practices to provide sustained production of forage, livestock, and wildlife. Also Known As Natural Resource Specialist Range Technician Rangeland Management Specialist Resource Manager Alternate Job Titles Conservationist Forestry and Wildlife Manager Land Management Supervisor Natural Resource Management Specialist Natural Resource Manager Natural Resource Officer Natural Resource Specialist …
Career Overview Manage, improve, and protect natural resources to maximize their use without damaging the environment. May conduct soil surveys and develop plans to eliminate soil erosion or to protect rangelands. May instruct farmers, agricultural production managers, or ranchers in best ways to use crop rotation, contour plowing, or terracing to conserve soil and water; …
Career Overview Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions. Also Known As Biologist Botanist Fisheries and Wildlife Biologist Scientist Alternate Job Titles Aquatic Biologist Aquatic Scientist Bioanalytical Scientist Biological Operations Scientist (Biological Ops Scientist) Biological Scientist Biologist Biology Scientist Botanist Cell Biologist Cell Culture …