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Overview
Climatologists study long-term weather and climate patterns by analysing historic conditions, climate processes and changes in temperature or regional weather patterns.
In job descriptions, look for climate data, weather records, scientific research, computer models, meteorological instruments, geographic information systems, environmental policy and advice for planning or agriculture.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Climatologists work with long time series rather than single weather events. They analyse historical records, climate processes, regional patterns and model outputs so findings can inform environmental policy, construction, agriculture or public planning.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes climate data collection, meteorological instruments, specialised computer models, geographic information systems, palaeoclimatology, climate-change impact, ecological research and advice on weather-related issues.
Salary context
Salary context depends on research responsibility, modelling complexity, field or instrument work, data stewardship, advisory duties, publication or reporting expectations and whether the role supports policy, infrastructure or land-use decisions.
Career paths
Career paths can move toward climate researcher, environmental policy adviser, climate data specialist, meteorological modelling, GIS analysis, research project lead or applied climate-risk advisory work.
Good to know
Check whether adverts name climate records, model development, GIS, instruments, policy advice, agricultural or construction planning, research methods, reporting outputs and collaboration with scientists or planners.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships: 1
Atmospheric and Space Scientists
19-2021.00
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Alternative labels
climatology scientist
climate research scientist
climatology research analyst
climatology scholar
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Occupation group
meteorologist (2112.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/3dbd758c-6dc0-41fe-8248-2250c9bfa4ab |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2112.1.2 |
| ISCO group | 2112 |
| Concept type | Occupation |