Ichthyologist
Study the structures, characteristics, functions, ecology and environments of fish to increase scientific knowledge and develop practical applications in wildlife management, conservation and farming.
Tasks
- Investigate inter-relationships between fish and their environment by studying them in their natural surroundings, in captivity and in laboratories
- Study and perform experiments to identify species and gather data on growth rates, nutrition, reproduction cycles, prey and predators
- Devise methods of population control especially exotic and pest species
- Develop programs to increase or manage the population of fish in captivity and the wild
- Undertake surveys and preparing reports for management agencies
- Prepare or supervise preparation of laboratory reports and scientific papers
- Supervise and coordinate work of technical officers and technicians
Personal Requirements
- problem solving skills
- interest in marine creatures and the environment
- ability to work alone or as part of a team
- work as part of a team
- communication skills
- computer skills
An Ichthyologist requires a degree in science majoring in zoology or biological science. A suitable course is offered by most universities. Research scientist or academic usually requires a masters or doctorate degree in the chosen field.
Tertiary Education Providers
Australian Capital Territory
- Australian Catholic University
- Australian National University
- Charles Sturt University
- University of Canberra
- University of New South Wales
New South Wales
- Australian Catholic University
- Charles Darwin University
- Charles Sturt University
- CQ University
- La Trobe University
- Macquarie University
- Southern Cross University
- Swinburne University of Technology
- Torrens University
- University of New England
- University of New South Wales
- University of Newcastle
- University of Notre Dame
- University of Sydney
- University of Tasmania
- University of Technology Sydney
- University of Wollongong
- Victoria University
- Western Sydney University
Northern Territory
Queensland
- Australian Catholic University
- Bond University
- CQ University
- Griffith University
- James Cook University
- Queensland University of Technology
- Southern Cross University
- Torrens University
- University of Queensland
- University of Southern Queensland
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- Victoria University
South Australia
- CQ University
- Flinders University
- Torrens University
- University of Adelaide
- University of South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
- Australian Catholic University
- CQ University
- Deakin University
- Federation University
- La Trobe University
- Monash University
- RMIT University
- Swinburne University of Technology
- Torrens University
- University of Adelaide
- University of Melbourne
- Victoria University
Western Australia