Careers – Secondary

Forensic genetics researcher

Forensic genetics researchers work with DNA. They work in…

Ecological entomologist

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

Neuroscientist

Neuroscientists research and explore the brain, spinal cord and…

Medical Physicist

Medical physicists specialise in the healthcare profession. They…

Biotechnologist

Biotechnologists study the genetic, chemical and physical properties…

Epigenetics research assistant

Epigenetics is the study of how experiences and environment can…

Immunologist

An immunologist studies the immune system which protects the…

Meta researcher

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

Zoologist

Zoologists study the anatomy, behaviour, classification, evolution…

Herpetology Veterinarian

Herpetology veterinarians specialise in the care of reptiles…

Deep sea ecologist

Deep sea ecologists study the habitats, populations and interactions…

Poultry scientist

Poultry scientists use biology and chemistry to improve and manage…

Applications scientist

Applications scientists plan and develop methods and tests…

Atmospheric scientist

Atmospheric scientists study the atmosphere of our planet. They…

Biological Anthropologist

Biological anthropologists make comparisons between humans and…

Photochemist

A Photochemist investigates the chemical effects of light. …

Water quality scientist

Water quality scientists ensure water quality standards for safe…

Operating Department Practitioner

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

Biogeochemist

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

Polar scientist

Polar science helps to inform the sustainable use of resources…

Science communicator

Science communicators communicate science to the general public.…

Animal Technologist

Animal technologists work in research and development laboratories…

Chemist

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

Vet

Veterinary physiotherapists work alongside veterinary surgeons…

Sports Scientist

Sports scientists require the ability to analyse physical and…

Geneticist

Geneticists study genes and the science of inherited traits passed…

Herpetologist

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

Surgeon

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

Virologist

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

Marine Biologist

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

Ornithologist

Ornithologists are a type of zoologist who study ornithology,…

Nurse

Nursing is generally regarded as a caring profession but the…

Virologist

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

Primatologist

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

Science communicator

Science communicators communicate science to the general public.…

Ecological entomologist

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

Forensic genetics researcher

Forensic genetics researchers work with DNA. They work in…

Biotechnologist

Biotechnologists study the genetic, chemical and physical properties…

Epigenetics research assistant

Epigenetics is the study of how experiences and environment can…

Environmental Restoration Planner

An environmental restoration planner conducts laboratory and…

Naturalist

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

Habitat Restoration Engineer

Habitat Restoration Engineers are landscape planners working…

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,…

Palaeontologist

A palaeontologist is a scientist who studies the fossilized remains…

Wildlife Biologist

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

Neuroscientist

Neuroscientists research and explore the brain, spinal cord and…

Animal Behaviourist

Animal behaviourists apply the principles of animal behaviour…

Meta researcher

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

Immunologist

An immunologist studies the immune system which protects the…

Wildlife Technician

Wildlife technicians assist with the management of wildlife species…

Deep sea ecologist

Deep sea ecologists study the habitats, populations and interactions…

Water quality scientist

Water quality scientists ensure water quality standards for safe…

Wetland Biologist

Wetland biologists manage and protect wetland resources, studying…

Taxidermist

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

Poultry scientist

Poultry scientists use biology and chemistry to improve and manage…

Entomologist

Entomology is the study of insects, their relationships with…

Biostatistician

Biostatisticians analyse data and statistics on living things…

Chemist

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

Atmospheric scientist

Atmospheric scientists study the atmosphere of our planet. They…
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