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Environmental Scientist
Study the planet to help protect it
€32k–€62k Demand: High
What the work is really like
Environmental scientists study air, water, soil and ecosystems to understand and reduce human impact — fieldwork, data and policy influence rolled into one career.
1Collecting water samples from a river site
2Analysing pollution data for a report
3Advising a company on compliance requirements
4Presenting findings that could change local policy
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Skills to develop
Environmental science
Data analysis
Fieldwork methods
Report writing
GIS mapping
Regulatory knowledge
Estimated to job-ready: ~6 months of focused effort.
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