Science & Technology Opportunity: Zoologist

Zoologist Current Vacancies

2007-06-17:

Zoologists study animal evolution, ecology, genetics, behaviour, development and physiology. environmental protection and conservation, agriculture and aquaculture, and marine biology.
Work might include the development and testing of new drugs, improving agricultural crops and livestock, disease and pest control, conservation
Work for governmental agencies may include developing policies and enforcing regulations.
The work involves conducting field and laboratory research using both traditional observational techniques and complex interpreting data, detailed technical reports are produced.
morphology and anatomy - animal structure - embryology - reproduction and development
genetics and evolution - inherited characteristics - animal ecology and ecophysiology - the relationship between animals and their environment - ecotoxicology - the effects of pollutants on animals - behavioural studies.
computers. Zoologists carrying out field work will spend time away from home, often overseas.
Employers of zoologists include universities and government research institutions, the NHS and medical research establishments, water authorities, zoos and wildlife trusts, and environmental protection agencies.
Zoology graduates can also find work in the education sector, with museums or other cultural organisations, or move into
There are opportunities for work and study overseas. Zoologists in research posts earn up to 27,400. Salaries for those working in private industry and other organisations will vary considerably (Permalink)

UBC Department of Zoology The University Of Britsh Columbia

2008-04-27: A Career in Biology: BC/Yukon Applicant - Veterinary Medicine - Admission is based on your taking a high school program leading to university entrance. Approved Grade 11 Language courses - You are currently a high school student in another province in Canada. Curricula for university admission vary between provinces. General Certificate of Education of General Certificate of Secondary Education - International Baccalaureate - Secondary School Graduation from an accredited high school in the USA Maximum allowable transfer credit. Job Postings: Department of Microbiology & Immunology, 2506 Life Science Centre, 2350 Health Sciences Mall, University of British Columbia Vancouver B.C. V6T 1Z3. Cell and Developmental Biology. Comparative Physiology review by the Zoology Graduate Committee. Formal Application Procedure - International students must also submit original TOEFL scores. For further information contact the zoology graduate secretary: Department of Zoology Applicants to UBC Graduate programs should have academic backgrounds within the general requirements listed by country below. About the Faculty of Graduate Studies Quick Links - Financial support. The Department of Zoology has a minimum funding policy for all graduate students accepted into the program. Fees, Topics in Marine Benthic Ecology (3) Seminars in Conservation Biology. BOTA 501 Seminar Studies in Botany - FISH 500 Issues in Fisheries - Research Seminars - FRST 500 Studies in Forest Tree Physiology - FRST 505 Advanced Studies in Forest Ecosystems - FRST 510 Applied Population Genetics Microbiology. MICB 502 Advanced Immunogenetics - MICB 506 Microbiological Research Procedures - Resource Management - Veterinary Medicine. Other veterinary care certificate programs are offered at the college level. Directory of Canadian Universities - Medical Research Council of Canada Application to UBC by Internet - Medical Insurance and Student Health Service - Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. Minimum educational creditials for admission to UBC Secondary school graduation from an academic program with the required average on academic courses completed in grades 11 and 12. Interested persons should apply to zoology ubc at http://www.zoology.ubc.ca/careers/ (Permalink)