Careers – Secondary

Meta researcher

Meta researchers study research itself. They study research methods,…

Sports Scientist

Sports scientists require the ability to analyse physical and…

Animal Technologist

Animal technologists work in research and development laboratories…

Polar scientist

Polar science helps to inform the sustainable use of resources…

Biogeochemist

Biogeochemistry is the study of how the Earth’s systems (water, atmosphere,…

Herpetology Veterinarian

Herpetology veterinarians specialise in the care of reptiles…

Operating Department Practitioner

An operating department practitioner (ODP) is one of the team…

Forensic genetics researcher

Forensic genetics researchers work with DNA. They work in…

Medical Physicist

Medical physicists specialise in the healthcare profession. They…

Ecological entomologist

Entomology is the study of insects which are the most abundant…

Herpetologist

A herpetologist is a zoologist who studies reptiles and amphibians,…

Water quality scientist

Water quality scientists ensure water quality standards for safe…

Virologist

Virology is the study of viral infections, such as rubella,…

Immunologist

An immunologist studies the immune system which protects the…

Neuroscientist

Neuroscientists research and explore the brain, spinal cord and…

Deep sea ecologist

Deep sea ecologists study the habitats, populations and interactions…

Geneticist

Geneticists study genes and the science of inherited traits passed…

Science communicator

Science communicators communicate science to the general public.…

Poultry scientist

Poultry scientists use biology and chemistry to improve and manage…

Vet

Veterinary physiotherapists work alongside veterinary surgeons…

Epigenetics research assistant

Epigenetics is the study of how experiences and environment can…

Photochemist

A Photochemist investigates the chemical effects of light. …

Applications scientist

Applications scientists plan and develop methods and tests…

Atmospheric scientist

Atmospheric scientists study the atmosphere of our planet. They…

Nurse

Nursing is generally regarded as a caring profession but the…

Surgeon

A surgeon cuts the human body to remove diseased tissue or organs,…

Biological Anthropologist

Biological anthropologists make comparisons between humans and…

Zoologist

Zoologists study the anatomy, behaviour, classification, evolution…

Biotechnologist

Biotechnologists study the genetic, chemical and physical properties…

Marine Biologist

Marine Biologists study all of the creatures that live in the…

Chemist

Chemists study chemicals and matter on atomic and molecular level.…

Ornithologist

Ornithologists are a type of zoologist who study ornithology,…

Naturalist

A naturalist is a type of biologist who studies the impacts of…

Epigenetics research assistant

Epigenetics is the study of how experiences and environment can…

Immunologist

An immunologist studies the immune system which protects the…

Biogeochemist

Biogeochemistry is the study of how the Earth’s systems (water, atmosphere,…

Poultry scientist

Poultry scientists use biology and chemistry to improve and manage…

Chemist

Chemists study chemicals and matter on atomic and molecular level.…

Meta researcher

Meta researchers study research itself. They study research methods,…

Virologist

Virology is the study of viral infections, such as rubella,…

Wildlife Technician

Wildlife technicians assist with the management of wildlife species…

Water quality scientist

Water quality scientists ensure water quality standards for safe…

Palaeontologist

A palaeontologist is a scientist who studies the fossilized remains…

Environmental Restoration Planner

An environmental restoration planner conducts laboratory and…

Primatologist

Primatologists study non-human primates from biological, anthropological,…

Wildlife Biologist

Wildlife biologists look at animals and where they live in the…

Forensic genetics researcher

Forensic genetics researchers work with DNA. They work in…

Biotechnologist

Biotechnologists study the genetic, chemical and physical properties…

Animal Behaviourist

Animal behaviourists apply the principles of animal behaviour…

Entomologist

Entomology is the study of insects, their relationships with…

Polar scientist

Polar science helps to inform the sustainable use of resources…

Ecological entomologist

Entomology is the study of insects which are the most abundant…

Neuroscientist

Neuroscientists research and explore the brain, spinal cord and…

Deep sea ecologist

Deep sea ecologists study the habitats, populations and interactions…

Wetland Biologist

Wetland biologists manage and protect wetland resources, studying…

Habitat Restoration Engineer

Habitat Restoration Engineers are landscape planners working…

Science communicator

Science communicators communicate science to the general public.…

Biostatistician

Biostatisticians analyse data and statistics on living things…

Atmospheric scientist

Atmospheric scientists study the atmosphere of our planet. They…

Taxidermist

A taxidermist stuffs and mounts deceased animals to be displayed.…
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