Research Position

[Budding Ecologis]

Hi all,

Just wanted some advice if pos.

I'm in my second year on an environmental conservation degree. I really want a career as an ecologist in some sort of research position. I am going to apply for a year placement with the centre of ecology and hydrology and just wanted any advice on the best way to get past the CV stage (what a research position would expect from a candidate). Also does anyone know of any good ways of getting into this career i.e. is it better to work for a consultancy for a few years etc.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance

[wanlock dod]

get a Ph.D. and be extremely good at what you do, most of the competition will be!