If you're a Biology PhD looking to work remotely and explore roles outside of academia, you're in luck! I've gathered insights from various "remote jobs in sustainability" posts and highlighted eight key roles frequently advertised.
For each role, I’ve included the average salary, essential skills, common fields, and examples of organizations hiring for these positions this year.
1. Researcher
Average Salary: €78,000/year
Skills Needed: GIS, Fisheries, Agriculture, Ecological modeling, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) accounting, Climate sciences, Data analysis
Organizations Hiring: FAO, Global Energy Monitor, Global Fishing Watch, The Biodiversity Consultancy Ltd, The Nature Conservancy
2. Technical Writer
Average Salary: €52,000/year
Skills Needed: Technical writing, Reporting, Medical sciences knowledge
Organizations Hiring: Thermo Fisher Scientific, CGIAR
3. Project Manager
Average Salary: €70,000/year
Skills Needed: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), Event organization, Project management software, Reporting, Stakeholder coordination
Fields: Energy transition, Carbon credits, Aquaculture, Agriculture, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Organizations Hiring: Conservation International, Catalyst 2030, Revalue Nature, Verra, Global Methane Hub
4. Grant Writer & Manager
Average Salary: €70,000/year
Skills Needed: European grants, Salesforce & CRM databases, Donor reporting
Organizations Hiring: 350.org, Global Fishing Watch, Global Methane Hub, UNESCO
5. Science Communicator
Average Salary: €47,000/year
Skills Needed: Public engagement, Social media management, Event organization, Graphic design, Community management, Media relations
Organizations Hiring: International Institute for Sustainable Development, Revalue Nature, Science Based Targets Network, UNOPS
6. Policy Specialist
Average Salary: €46,000/year
Skills Needed: Communication and networking, Public policy, EU-funded projects and programs
Organizations Hiring: Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe, International Institute for Sustainable Development, Textile Exchange
7. Data Analyst
Average Salary: €70,000/year
Skills Needed: Data science, Climate change knowledge, Fundraising, Public policy understanding
Organizations Hiring: 350.org, Greenpeace International, ICF, FAO, Textile Exchange, UNOPS
8. Learning Specialist
Average Salary: €57,000/year
Skills Needed: E-learning development, Content creation, Teaching, and training experience
Organizations Hiring: 350.org, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), UNESCO
Each role offers a different pathway for Biology PhDs to leverage their expertise outside the traditional academic route while working remotely.
Which career path seems the most interesting to you? 🤔
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