How do they match: Industrial Ecologists

  • Research Scientist
  • Researcher
  • Eco-Industrial Development Consultant
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Sustainability Consultant
  • 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 applied research on the effects of industrial processes on the protection, restoration, inventory, monitoring, or reintroduction of species to the natural environment.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of industrial ecology programs, using statistical analysis and applications.
  • Identify or compare the component parts or relationships between the parts of industrial, social, and natural systems.
  • 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.
  • Appraise environmental impact of regulations or policies.
  • Communicate results of environmental research.
  • Conduct research of processes in natural or industrial ecosystems.
  • Conduct research on social issues.
  • Plan environmental research.
  • Plan natural resources conservation or restoration programs.
  • Prepare research or technical reports on environmental issues.