Positions at universities (& required degree and experience)

Professor (PhD)

Research Associate (PhD, 1-2 years)

Post-doctoral associate (PhD)

Research Support Specialist (BS, sometimes MS, several years)

Graduate student (BS)

Research Technician (various levels) (BS, minimum)

Laboratory Assistant II (HS, variable experience required)

Laboratory Assistant I (no degree, no experience required)

Administrative

Administrative Assistant

Accounting

Possible Careers related to Biodiversity and Conservation

Scientist:

Molecular biology

Plant breeding

Plant Pathology

Natural Resources

Genetics (Plant, animal, microbial, etc.)

Environmental conservation

Education:

Public awareness

Teacher: primary, secondary or college

Conservation:

National parks, protected areas

Environment, waste management

Government policy

ELSI: Ethical, social, legal issues of science