Also called: Ecological Modeler
Builds statistical and computer models to predict how animal and plant populations will change.
Writes code that forecasts how many salmon will return next year based on ocean temperature and fishing, then presents the forecast to fishery managers.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 10 years after high school. PhD in ecology, statistics, or quantitative biology.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Ecology, Statistics, Applied Math.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Estimate.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI writes much of the model code; framing questions for fishery and wildlife managers and judging forecasts stay human.
Classes: AP Statistics, AP Calculus, AP Biology, AP Computer Science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-1029.
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