Also called: Marine Station Director
Runs a coastal marine research station for a university or institute, managing boats, labs, staff and funding and hosting visiting scientists.
Manages research boats, labs, and staff, raises funding, hosts visiting scientists and students, and represents the lab to the community.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 12 years after high school. PhD in marine science plus research and leadership experience.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Marine Biology, Oceanography.
Growing about average. Tracks BLS biological scientists.
Low risk for 10 years. Running boats, labs, staff and community ties, and raising money, stays a human leadership job.
Classes: AP Biology, Business, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9121.
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