How do they match: Industrial Ecologists

  • Research Scientist
  • Researcher
  • Wildlife Biostation Research Ecologist

  • Apply principles and processes of natural ecosystems to develop models for efficient industrial systems. Use knowledge from the physical and social sciences to maximize effective use of natural resources in the production and use of goods and services. Examine societal issues and their relationship with both technical systems and the environment.

  • Research environmental effects of land and water use to determine methods of improving environmental conditions or increasing outputs, such as crop yields.
  • Research sources of pollution to determine environmental impact or to develop methods of pollution abatement or control.
  • Apply new or existing research about natural ecosystems to understand economic and industrial systems in the context of the environment.
  • Conduct scientific protection, mitigation, or restoration projects to prevent resource damage, maintain the integrity of critical habitats, and minimize the impact of human activities.
  • Conduct applied research on the effects of industrial processes on the protection, restoration, inventory, monitoring, or reintroduction of species to the natural environment.
  • Plan or conduct field research on topics such as industrial production, industrial ecology, population ecology, and environmental production or sustainability.
  • Prepare technical and research reports, such as environmental impact reports, and communicate the results to individuals in industry, government, or the general public.
  • Review research literature to maintain knowledge on topics related to industrial ecology, such as physical science, technology, economy, and public policy.

  • Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities.
  • Research impacts of environmental conservation initiatives.
  • Apply knowledge or research findings to address environmental problems.
  • Communicate results of environmental research.
  • Conduct research of processes in natural or industrial ecosystems.
  • Conduct research on social issues.
  • Develop technical or scientific databases.
  • Plan environmental research.
  • Prepare research or technical reports on environmental issues.