Evolutionary Biologist

Evolutionary Biologist

Is a sub-field of biology in which scientist study evolution, which means "a change over time." There are many different paths that an Evolutionary Biologist can take; some study the changes in humans or animals through time. While others might study a virus to understand how it develops a resistance to a vaccine.An Evolutionary Biologist conducts basic research, in which they seek to expand understanding, or applied research, in which they take knowledge and apply it to developing new products or tools.

Educational Requirements:

Responsibilities and Daily Activities

Research Technician:

Their job is to assist the evolutionary biologist on the project that he/she is conducting. They may have to order equipment and have to assemble it as well as washing glass wear that is used during experiments.

Responsibilities and Daily Activities

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Most higher ranking Evolutionary biologist may work in a laboratory conducting experiments or studying organisms in their natural environment. Although most work in an office where they will write reports and articles about their research.

Salary:

Evolutionary Biology:

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Documentation of Sources:

Careers for Evolutionary Biology Majors. (n.d.). What Should I Major in? College Major Quiz. Retrieved November 24, 2012, from http://www.mymajors.com/salary-careers-jobs/Evolutionary-Biology-major

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Michigan. (n.d.). College of Literature, Science, and the Arts | University of Michigan. Retrieved November 29, 2012, from http://www.lsa.umich.edu/eeb/graduates/phd.asp

Evolutionary Biologist: Salary and Career Facts. (n.d.). Degrees & Courses from Top Colleges and Universities: Degree Directory. Retrieved November 29, 2012, from http://degreedirectory.org/articles/Evolutionary_Biologist_Frequently_Asked_Salary_and_Career_Questions.html

• Bachelors Degree in: Evolutionary Biology- 4yrs.

To become a Research-Technician

• Masters Degree: 2 yrs.

Will be able to do more significant research roles

• Doctorate: an average of 5 yrs.

One is able to study independent research

Total: about 11 years of study for independent research

Self Reflection:

Evolutionary Biology is not a field for me; I do think that this should be a respected field in biology. But, I would not like having to study for seven years after college just to be able to conduct independent research. I also think that I would get bored with evolution and watch how things evolve over and over again.

Average Annual Wage: $129,320

Average Hourly Wage: $62.17

About 45,920 Evolutionary Biologist Employed Nationally