Science and research

Medical physicist

Medical physicists design, develop and test the scanning and imaging equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Meteorologist

Meteorologists collect and study data from the atmosphere and oceans to make weather forecasts and carry out research.

Metrologist

Metrologists use very precise measurements in science and industry to make sure that processes and products meet high standards.

Microbiologist

Microbiologists study organisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi and algae to make advances in environmental science, medicine and agriculture.

Nanotechnologist

Nanotechnologists manipulate molecules and atoms to design and create new materials and devices.

Nuclear engineer

Nuclear engineers design and build technology used in areas like power generation, healthcare and defence.

Oceanographer

Oceanographers study seas and currents, marine plants and animals, and the rocks and minerals that lie beneath the sea bed.

Operational researcher

Operational researchers analyse problems and find ways to help organisations make better decisions and improve the way they work.

Palaeontologist

Palaeontologists study the history of life on Earth through fossils.

Pathologist

Pathologists work in hospitals and laboratories on different areas of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Performance sports scientist

Sports scientists use knowledge of how the body works to help people improve their health or sporting ability.

Pet behaviour consultant

Pet behaviour consultants help pet owners deal with animal behaviour problems.

Pharmacologist

Pharmacologists study the effects of drugs and chemicals on living things, and develop new products to help tackle disease.

Physicist

Physicists study the behaviour of matter and energy and form theories to explain how everything fits together.

Psychiatrist

Psychiatrists are doctors who diagnose and treat patients with mental health problems.

Psychologist

Psychologists apply the scientific study of the mind and how it affects behaviour to help people deal with real life issues.

Quarry engineer

Quarry engineers investigate potential sites, oversee extraction operations and restore sites at the end of their commercial life.

Renewable energy engineer

Renewable energy engineers research and develop ways to generate sustainable power from wind, solar, hydrogen and biomass resources.

Research scientist

Research scientists plan and lead experiments and investigations on a range of scientific topics.

Robotics engineer

Robotics engineers design and build machines to do automated jobs in industries like manufacturing, aerospace and medicine.

Scenes of crime officer

Scenes of crime officers (SOCOs) find, record and recover evidence from crime scenes.

Seismologist

Seismologists study shock waves created by earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis. They also work in oil, gas and minerals exploration.

Sport and exercise psychologist

Sport and exercise psychologists work with athletes, teams and coaches to improve their motivation and performance.

Technical brewer

Technical brewers are in charge of beer and cider making processes, quality control and packaging.