Environmental Scientists / Technologists

Job Description:

Environment Science concerns itself with the study of flora and fauna as well as the pollution of different kinds viz air, water and soil. In the work sphere there are environmental scientists and educationists, environmental related technologists working in the laboratories, environmentalists also work in close collaboration with oceanographers, botanists, zoologists etc. An Environmental Technologist for example would be designing, constructing and maintaining systems for waste control in cities. An important area of work for an Environmental Scientist would be solid waste management, which involves devising methods for disposing solid waste as well as reducing harmful contents in them

Educational Qualification:

Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Environmental Science; degree in Environmental Engineering

APYL Career Counselor has details on:

82 Institutes offering graduate/postgraduate courses in Environmental Science/Environmental Engineering under Career Fields (a) Science (b) E&T and Course Type  (a) Graduate (b) Post Graduate

Opening:

An Environmental Scientist is required in diverse fields like the Government organizations, civic bodies, private and public sector industries and NGOs. They are also required in nuclear power stations, waste disposal organizations, consultancy organizations, universities and research institutes.

Remuneration:

Starting salary is Rs. 7,500 per month (excluding other allowances)