Researcher, e.g., university professor or scientist at a research institute, NGO or company – researchers lead and carry out research projects (either independently or commissioned by the employer) and are responsible for the execution of most or all research steps (e.g., study design, data collection, analyses, producing and publishing research reports). Other potential tasks of researchers include fundraising, communicating research to peers and the public, serving as expert and mentoring students and early‐career researchers
	Coordinator, e.g., head of administration or project coordinator – coordinators are responsible for the administrative and overall functioning of processes, projects, and schemes commissioned by their employer
	Manager, e.g., project manager or manager of a field station, nature reserve or laboratory – managers are responsible for the operative functioning of projects and schemes commissioned by their employer, including decision‐making of professional, economical, and human‐resource aspects
	Technician, e.g., technician in the laboratory or field, research engineer, toxicologist or GIS technician – technicians provide operative services and technical expertise to their employer
	Data scientist, e.g., environmental informatician, GIS analyst or bioinformatician – data scientists provide advanced analytical and programming services, and data‐informed insights for promoting the objectives of their employer
	Educator, e.g., lecturer or teacher, nature educator or guide/educator in national park, museum, zoo or aquarium – educators teach and develop the learning experience of their audience, provide information on whole topics (rather than single focal studies), build learning modules and materials, and train their audience in the topics of interest of their employer. They target specific groups (e.g., students or visitors of nature‐oriented places)
	Science communicator, e.g., science journalist, nature filmmaker, technical writer, public relations expert – science communicators transfer scientific information in an easy‐to‐understand and attractive way, raise awareness for scientific issues, provide exposure to scientists and the scientific process, and build understanding and appreciation of scientific discoveries and advancements. They target the general public
	Policy maker/advisor, e.g., environmental consultant, science diplomat or lobbyist – they use their knowledge to examine the information available and provide recommendations for their employer, or assess and monitor aspects that relate to their employer's objectives
	Editor/publisher, e.g., scientific editor or copy‐editor – they handle the procedures of scientific publications on behalf of their employer, and provide professional services for assessing and improving their quality