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What’s it like to be a Botanist?
Botanists study the biology of all types of plants to increase scientific
knowledge and apply this knowledge in areas such as conservation and
management of natural resources, agriculture, forestry, horticulture, medicine
and biotechnology.
Botanists work in laboratories, offices and in the field, both alone and with
other life scientists. They may work irregular hours and live in remote areas
when carrying out research.
Botanists may carry out fieldwork to collect and document plant species and
numbers in particular areas. They may also be approached to advise on
environmental and management issues and possible courses of action.
How much can I expect to earn?
Full-time employed Botanist earn an average of $1315 per week. The [average
annual salary for this job is $68380 excluding super.]
Personal requirements
- interested in plants and research
- strong analytical skills
- aptitude for working with computers
- patient
- enjoy working outdoors
- able to work independently and as part of a team.
This job also involves:
Handling chemicals/greasy items
These jobs involve the daily handling of substances which may cause irritation
to skin, eyes, etc., and may aggravate dermatitis or other medical conditions.
Reading or writing
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may
be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as
letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or
writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and
symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing
skills.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree,
or extensive relevant experience. Some jobs also require post-graduate study,
such as a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master Degree.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
Biology
School subjects that include some aspect of BIOLOGY provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a biology-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Chemistry
School subjects that include some aspects of CHEMISTRY provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a chemistry-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Rural Studies
School subjects that include some aspect of RURAL STUDIES provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases an rural studies subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of a Botanist
Botanists may perform the following tasks:
- manage scientific collections of plant specimens
- document and analyse plant biodiversity and the evolutionary origins of plants
- investigate the effects of environmental factors such as rainfall, temperature, sunlight, soil, topography (surface features) and disease on plant growth
- grow plants under controlled conditions to assess the significance of environmental and genetic variables
- study the genetics of plants using biochemical and molecular techniques in a laboratory in order to determine the patterns of plant evolution
- study the nature of plant chromosomes, cells and tissues
- prepare scientific reports and papers
- work with other scientists to develop medicines and other products from plants
- search for and classify new species of plants
- identify plant specimens and prepare handbooks for plant identification
- use computers for information storage and analysis of data.
Specialisations
Forest Botanist
A forest botanist studies and documents the diversity in tree species and
other species of importance to the forestry industry. They may work in tree
selection and breeding for improved forestry production.
Marine Botanist
A marine botanist studies marine plants and related underwater environments.
Plant Taxonomist
A plant taxonomist studies and documents the diversity in plant life and
develops classifications reflecting evolutionary relationships between
different plant groups and species.
Plant Physiologist
A plant physiologist studies internal plant functions and their chemical basis
to learn how plants grow, process nutrients and reproduce.
Plant Pathologist
A plant pathologist studies the effects of diseases that are harmful to crop
growth and assists in developing methods to control them.
Plant Ecologist
A plant ecologist studies the relationships between plants and their
environment. This may include investigations into the effects of rainfall,
temperature, sunlight, soil, terrain, animals, pollution and diseases on plant
types and their distribution.