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Animal and Wildlife Sciences Researcher

Natural Resources

  • Average Salary

    RM2732 - RM 5345

  • Career Trends

  • Compability

What is Animal and Wildlife Sciences Researcher?

Study the origin, behavior, disease, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. He can specialize in wildlife research and management. A zoologist can also collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental impacts of land and habitat use, now and in the future.

Minimum education level

 

PT3

SPM

STPM

Diploma

Degree

Average Salary

RM2732 - RM 5345

Example of a Job Position

Research Assistant
Biological Resources Management
Environmental Specialist
Biology Expert in Fisheries and Wildlife
Wildlife Biologist
Wildlife Manager
Zoologist

Task

? Study animals in their natural habitat, assess the effects of the environment and industry on animals, interpret findings, and recommend alternative operating conditions for the industry ? Inventory or estimate population of plants and wildlife ? Organize and conduct experimental studies with animals that live in controlled or natural environments ? Make recommendations on management systems and planning for wildlife populations and habitats, consult with stakeholders and the wider community to explore options ? Disseminate information by writing reports and papers or scientific journals, and by making presentations, and giving seminars to schools / clubs

Knowledge

Administration and Management

Knowledge of business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination between people and resources.

English

Knowledge of the structure and content of English, including the meaning and spelling of each word, composition rules, and grammar.

Biology

Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, function, interdependence, and their interactions with the environment and each other.

Skills

Active Listening

Give full attention to the words of others, set aside time to understand the points presented, ask questions appropriately, and not interrupt at the wrong time

Monitor

Monitor / assess the performance of themselves, other individuals, and organizations to develop or take corrective actions.

Writing

Communicate effectively through writing that suits the needs of the audience

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problems handled

Reading Understanding

Understand sentences and paragraphs written in work documents.

Science

Use scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Capability

  • 1

    Information Arrangement - The ability to arrange various things and actions in a certain sequence or pattern according to the rules specified (for example: number patterns, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

  • 2

    Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas when speaking, so that others can understand what is being conveyed

  • 3

    Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so that others can understand

  • 4

    Oral Understanding - The ability to listen and understand information and ideas conveyed through words and oral sentences

  • 5

    Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or maybe wrong. This does not involve solving the problem, only knowing if there is a problem.

  • 6

    Written Understanding - Ability to read and understand information and ideas conveyed through writing

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