MidGrowing growth
Atmospheric Scientist
Study Earth's atmosphere and its processes
$55,000 – $110,000/yrResearch atmospheric composition, pollution, and dynamics beyond weather forecasting.
Highlights
Common tasks
Collect atmospheric data, run atmospheric models, and study air quality and composition.
Potential downsides
Complex modeling, data collection costs, and policy relevance pressure.
Skills
ResearchData analysisPattern recognitionCritical thinking
Interests
ScienceTechnologyEnvironment
Industries
Sustainability
Work style
AnalyticalIndependentHands-on
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