OUTDOOR WORK: Fieldwork is often seasonal. For example, ecologists can conduct vegetative monitoring in the field only in the spring, summer, and fall months. At a whole other level, an ecologist career may respond to emergencies at an oil spill site or catch animals for rehabilitation.

Where does an ecologist work?

Ecologists often have to study and explain how human actions affect other living things and their environment. Ecologists can be teachers or research scientists. They can work for environmental organizations like The Nature Conservancy or for the government. They may work at museums, zoos and aquariums.

How many hours do ecologists work?

In the case of ecologists who lobby, they may have to move from office to office while meeting with various high profile people. Ecologists usually only work a standard 40-hour week. Most do not need to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or any overtime. Some jobs do include travel.