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Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

Career Overview Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, …

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Atmospheric and Space Scientists

Career Overview Investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data, gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Includes weather analysts and forecasters whose functions require the detailed knowledge of meteorology. Also Known As Forecaster General Forecaster Meteorologist Research Meteorologist Alternate Job Titles Aerologist Air …

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Chemists

Career Overview Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge. Also Known As Analytical Chemist Chemist Research Chemist Scientist Alternate Job Titles Agricultural Chemist Air Quality Chemist Analytical Chemist Analytical Scientist Assay Development Scientist Astrochemist Bench Chemist Bench Scientist Ceramic Chemist …

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Physicists

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 …

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Astronomers

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 …

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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

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 …

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Park Naturalists

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 …

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Foresters

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 …

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Conservation Scientists

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; …

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Range Managers

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 …

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