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Aeronautical Engineer

Aeronautical Engineer

Aeronautical engineers use their technical knowledge toimprove flight safety and fuel efficiency, reduce costs andaddress the environmental impact of air travel.

They also work with aircraft thatoperate in space such as robots andsatellites.

They are employed by a wide range ofcompanies and may be office-based,or work in aircraft workshops,production hangars or aeronauticallaboratories.

Astronautical Engineer

Astronautical Engineer

The main focus is on improving flightsafety, fuel efficiency, speed andweight, as well as reducing systemcosts and using advancingtechnologies to meet customerneeds. Increasingly, the roleaddresses the environmental impactof space travel.

Astronautical engineers work with cutting-edge technologyand international companies to design, develop, maintainand tests the performance of satellites and space vehicles.

Doctor

Doctor

Doctors can be found in many settings,including public health organizations,teaching facilities, private practices,and hospitals.

There are specific doctors for almostevery major system located in thehuman body.

A doctor is someone who maintains or restores humanhealth through the practice of medicine. He or she willdiagnose and treat human disease, ailments, injuries, painor other conditions.

Nurse

Nurse

Nurses plan and provide medical and nursing care topatients in hospital, at home or in other settings who aresuffering from chronic or acute physical or mental illhealth.

They are employed in a widerange of environments andusually work as part of a team ofprofessional and medical staffthat includes doctors, socialworkers and therapists.

Pilot

Pilot

Pilots fly passengers or cargo on long or short-haul flightsfor leisure, business, military or commercial purposes.

An aircraft is typically operated by twopilots; one will be the captain who isthe pilot in command, while the otherwill be the supporting first officer.

Pilots have sole control over theirplane while it is in the air andresponsibility for the safety of theirpassengers.

Software Developer

Software Developer

Software developers are responsible for designing thecomputer programmes and operating systems that we usein everyday life.

From word processors, gamesand websites, softwaredevelopers are the people thatdesign and programme thesesystems so we can use themeasily and more efficiently.

Meteorologist

Meteorologist

They use computerised andmathematical models to makeshort and long-range forecastsconcerning weather and climatepatterns. A variety of organisationsuse meteorological forecasts,

Meteorologists study weather patterns and predict theweather. They study the causes of particular weatherconditions using information obtained from the land, seaand upper atmosphere.

Surveyor

Surveyor

Surveyors update boundary lines and prepare sites for construction so that legal disputes are prevented.

Surveyors make precisemeasurements to determineproperty boundaries.

They provide data relevant to theshape and contour of the Earth'ssurface for engineering,mapmaking, and constructionprojects.

Electrician

Electrician

Electricians specialising inconstruction primarily install wiringsystems into factories, businesses,and new homes.

Electricians specialising inmaintenance fix and upgrade existingelectrical systems and repair electricalequipment.

Electricians can specialise in construction or maintenance and are employed by major companies across the world.

Veterinarian

Veterinarian

A veterinarian is a medical professional who protects thehealth and well-being of animals.

They diagnose and control animaldiseases and treat sick and injuredanimals. They also advise owners onproper care of their pets andlivestock.

They might work with pets, farmanimals or wild animals in a zoo orsafari park.

Archaeologist

Archaeologist

Archaeologists are the scientists who study artifacts,man-made objects that people have left behind.

Archaeologists are scientificdetectives. By piecing togetherclues from the artifacts they find,they try to figure out how longago people lived.

They can work anywhere in theworld.

Computer Scientist

Computer Scientist

Computer scientists use technology to solve complexproblems for businesses, scientists and governments.

They write software to makecomputers do new things oraccomplish tasks more efficiently.

They create applications for mobiledevices, develop websites, andprogram software. Almost all majorcompanies will employ computerscientists.

Computer Hardware Engineer

Computer Hardware Engineer

Computer hardware engineers research, design, develop,and test computer systems.

They design and build allcomponents such as processors,circuit boards, memory devices,networks, and routers.

Every bit of your computer,laptop, tablet and phone wasdesigned by a hardware engineer.

Chemist

Chemist

Chemists test ways to improve existing products and developnew products and materials.

Household cleaners, pharmaceuticaldrugs, plastics, road surfaces andmany other products have beenimproved by chemists.

Chemists also analyze and testsubstances to find out what is inthem and where they have comefrom.

Dentist

Dentist

Dentists diagnose and treat problems with teeth andtissues in the mouth.

They also give advice andadminister care to help preventfuture problems.

They provide instruction on diet,brushing, flossing, the use offluorides, and other aspects ofdental care.

Science Communicator

Science Communicator

Science communicators talk for a living. They are usuallyprofessional scientists, although not always.

Their job is to make scientificresearch easy to understand fornon-experts.

They give public talks and lecturesabout scientific research, speak tothe media, appear on T.V. and radioand write books and blogs onscience.

Marine Biologist

Marine Biologist

A marine biologist is someone who studies all types of sealife, how it interacts and how it’s enviroment is changing.

They can choose to specialize instudying large ocean animals, allthe way down to microscopicorganisms.

Everything from whales to theplankton they eat, and everythingelse in between, can be studied.

Botanist

Botanist

Botanists study plants, from trees and flowers to algae, fungi,lichen, ferns, grasses and mosses.

They may work in field research –studying natural habitats andsearching for new species. Or inconservation - protecting, managingand enhancing plant life. Or inLaboratory research - studying howgenetic information (DNA) controlsplant development.

Research Scientist

Research Scientist

Research scientists work in almost every area of science.They plan and carry out experiments and investigations ina range of areas, including geoscience, medical research,meteorology and pharmacology.

Research scientists are employedby a huge range of companies andthey carry out a very wide rangeof specialisms. They often work inteams on large projects withspecialists from different fields.

Pharmacologist

Pharmacologist

Their work involves investigatinghow drugs interact with biologicalsystems to predict what effect thedrug might have in humans.

There is a high level of collaborationwith other scientists from differentdisciplines.

Pharmacologists aim to understand how drugs work sothey can be used effectively and safely. They also conductresearch to aid drug discovery and development.

Pharmacist

Pharmacist

They monitor the health and progressof patients to ensure that they areusing their medications safely andeffectively.

Most pharmacists work in acommunity setting, such as achemist, or in a healthcare facility,such as a hospital.

Pharmacists distribute prescription drugs to individuals andadvise patients and doctors on the selection, dosages,interactions, and side effects of medications.

Materials Scientist

Materials Scientist

A materials scientist is someone who studies and analyzesthe chemical properties and structure of different man-made and natural materials.

Glass, rubber, ceramic, alloys,polymers, and metals are all studied.They take this knowledge and deviseways to strengthen existing materials,combine materials, or create brandnew materials with certain propertiesfor use in different applications andproducts.

Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest engineeringfields. Mechanical engineers design and oversee themanufacture of many products ranging from medicaldevices to new batteries.

They design, build, test and improveanything that has moving parts invirtually any context.

They are employed by a huge rangeof companies including carmanufacturers and the armedforces.

Sport Scientist

Sport Scientist

They work in laboratories andwherever athletes train andcompete. Their role is to assist theathlete and coach to improveperformance.

They also conduct research in anattempt to improve sportequipment and trainingtechniques.

Sport Scientists are concerned with the testing, training and physical development of elite athletes.

Science Teacher

Science Teacher

Science teachers main role is to educate and inspire thenext generation of scientists, engineers and inventors.

They have a passion for theirsubject and excellentcommunication skills to be ableto explain complex scientificideas in simple terms.

They have to keep up withcurrent scientific research andmake it accessible for theirpupils.

Builder

Builder

They take an architect’s plans andoversee all aspects of theconstruction process.

They need to be able to problemsolve and make decisions aboutstructural changes that need to bemade as construction progresses.

Builders coordinate the different types of constructioninvolved in building a house, office or other building.

Zoologist

Zoologist

They study animals and theirinteractions with ecosystems, theirphysical characteristics, diets,behaviors, and the impacts humanshave on them.

They study all kinds of animals, bothin their natural habitats and incaptivity.

Zoologists study animals and their behavior. They maystudy a particular species or group of species, either in thewild or in captivity.

Architect

Architect

Architects design all kinds of buildings. They designschools, skyscrapers, hospitals, hotels, churches, trainstations and houses.

Before constructing a building, anarchitect draws a plan. Sometimesthey build cardboard or plasticmodels of the building.

The architect will closely supervisethe construction to make sure thatit is built according to the plans.

Geoscientist

Geoscientist

A geoscientist studies the composition, structure and otherphysical aspects of the Earth and other planets.

They may search for naturalresources like groundwater,metals, and petroleum, or helpenvironmental scientists clean upand preserve the environment.

They mostly work in the field andare employed by a wide range ofenergy and environmentalorganisations.

Volcanologist

Volcanologist

Most of their work is done byeither studying dead or dormantvolcanoes, or by keeping track ofactive or reawakening volcanoes.They publish their findings in aneasy to understand way for thegeneral public.

The goal of a volcanologist is to understand how and whyvolcanoes erupt, how to predict future eruptions, theirimpacts on the history of our earth, and how they mayaffect humans and their environment.

Cartographer

Cartographer

Cartographers measure, analyze, and interpretgeographical information to create maps and charts forpolitical, cultural and educational purposes.

They collect and analyze geographicaldata, such as population density,demographic characteristics, andannual precipitation patterns.They examine data from groundsurveys, reports, aerial photographs,and satellite images to preparethematic maps for different purposes.

Astronaut

Astronaut

Astronauts are trained to pilot and travel in a spacecraft,work in space, and do activities related to human spaceexploration.

The job is very varied, they mightpilot the space craft, launch andmaintain satellites or carry outexperiments – these are mostlyconnected to extended humanspace flight. They have a widevariety of backgrounds andspecialisms.

Palaeontologist

Palaeontologist

Palaeontologists study the fossilised remains of all livingthings, they are interested in knowing the history oforganic life on earth.

They study fossils to put togetherpieces of history that made up theearth and life on it. In trying tounderstand extinction events ofthe past, they hope to apply theirconclusions to extinction today asenvironments and global climateschange.

Astrophysicist

Astrophysicist

Astrophysicists study and interpret astronomicalphenomena to increase knowledge of how the universeworks.

They study and make theoriesabout a range of topicsincluding; how stars are madeand how they interact, howgalaxies form and evolve, theorigin of cosmic rays andgeneral relativity.

Astronomer

Astronomer

Astronomers study planets and the sun in our own solarsystem, as well as other stars, solar systems, galaxies, andthe whole universe

There are several specialisationssuch as; solar astronomy, planetaryastronomy, or the study of starsand/or galaxy formations.

Astronomers use telescopes eitheron Earth or in space to collect datafrom distant objects and testtheories or answer questions.

Mechanic

Mechanic

Mechanics maintain, repair, and service mechanicalequipment – which often means dismantling andrebuilding it.

They work in any field that relieson mechanical equipment and itis there job to diagnoseproblems and repair them.

They often work in difficultconditions fixing dangerousmachines.

Research Analyst

Research Analyst

Research Analysts study researchfrom a wide range of scientists andlook for trends and patternsemerging from that research.

They then publish their findingswhich helps scientists gather datafrom beyond their initial study. Theyalso help investors and the mediamake sense of scientific research.

Herpetologist

Herpetologist

A herpetologist is a zoologist who studies reptiles andamphibians such as frogs and salamanders. Manyherpetologists focus on conservation of these species.

They study animals in the wild,where they assess potential threatsfrom pollution, invasive species,disease, and other factors. Theystudy their behavior, development,genetics, and distributions tounderstand their ecological nichesand the challenges they face.

Agronomist

Agronomist

Agronomists are scientists who look for ways to increasesoil productivity, in other words, to grow more food on thesame amount of soil.

They conduct experiments todevelop the best methods forincreasing the quality andproduction of crops. Based on theirexperiments, agronomists work withfarmers to help them grow the bestpossible crops, such as corn, cotton,soybeans, and wheat.

Climatologist

Climatologist

Climatologists study long-term trends in the Earth’sclimate. They use data from the past to predict what mighthappen to the climate in the future.

They collect and analyze data fromsources such as ice cores, soil,water, air, and even plant life to findpatterns in weather and learn howthose patterns affect the Earth andits inhabitants. Research might beused for agricultural planning,building design, and weatherforecasting.

Robotic Engineer

Robotic Engineer

Robotics engineers are behind-the-scenes designers, whoare responsible for creating robots and robotic systemsthat are able to perform duties that humans are eitherunable or prefer not to complete.

Through their creations, a roboticsengineer helps to make jobs safer,easier, and more efficient,particularly in the manufacturingindustry.

Pathologist

Pathologist

A pathologist is a specialist doctor who studies the causes,nature, and effects of disease.

They use disease models, clinicalstudies, and other experimentalprograms to understand andimprove treatment options forvarious diseases.

This information is used to bothtreat and diagnose patients moreaggressively in the future.

Sound Engineer

Sound Engineer

A sound, or audio, engineer works with the mechanics ofrecording, mixing, and reproducing sound.

Sound engineers assist recordproducers and musicians to help givetheir work the sound they are hopingto achieve. They piece together partsof a song, use auto-tune on arecording, and/or add syntheticsounds to a track. They also work atlive concerts to enhance the sound.

Ophthalmologist

Ophthalmologist

They perform eye examinations,diagnose and treat disease,prescribe medications andperform eye surgery.

They also write prescriptions forglasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmologists are doctors who specialise in eye andvision care.

Nutritionist

Nutritionist

A nutritionist is an expert in the field of food and nutrition.They advise people on what to eat in order to lead ahealthy lifestyle or achieve a specific health-related goal.

Some provide customized informationfor specific individuals such asdiabetics. Others work with groups ofpeople who have similar needs suchas weight loss groups. They work inmany settings, including hospitals,cafeterias, nursing homes, andschools.

Ecologist

Ecologist

Ecologists can be teachers orresearch scientists. They can workfor environmental organizationslike The Nature Conservancy orfor the government. They spend alot of time working outdoors indifferent environments.

Ecologists study the relationships between living thingsand their environment. Ecologists often have to study andexplain how human actions affect other living things andtheir environment.

Entomologist

Entomologist

Entomologists study insects, such as ants, bees, andbeetles. They also study arthropods, a related group ofspecies that includes spiders and scorpions.

Most entomologists focus on aspecific type of insect. For instance,an entomologist who focuses on beesis called an apiologist, one whostudies beetles is called a coleopteristand one who studies butterflies isknown as a lepidopterist.

Nuclear Technician

Nuclear Technician

Nuclear technicians use instruments, such as geigercounters, to monitor radiation levels.

They typically work in nuclear energyproduction or assist physicists,engineers, and other professionals innuclear research.

They test, maintain and repairnuclear systems and monitorequipment for safety.

Accountant

Accountant

Accountants perform overviews ofthe financial operations of abusiness in order to help it runefficiently.

They also provide the same servicesto individuals, helping them createplans of action for improvedfinancial well-being.

Accountants prepare and examine financial records forcompanies and individuals. They make sure that recordsare accurate and that taxes are paid properly and on time.

Oceanographer

Oceanographer

They study ocean life, geology,composition of seawater, effects ofclimate change and pollution amongothers.

Oceanographers study a wide range of topics, includingmarine life and ecosystems, ocean circulation, platetectonics and the geology of the seafloor, and the chemicaland physical properties of the ocean.

All of these fields are linked sooceanographers must have anunderstanding of all sciences tounderstand ocean processes.

Chemical Engineer

Chemical Engineer

Chemical engineers are behind the creation andmanufacture of a wide range of products, such as plastics,paper, dyes, medicines, polymers, fertilizers,petrochemicals, and even many foods.

They often work inmanufacturing, designingmachines and plants. It is theirjob to ensure that the processesrun smoothly.

Often called "universal engineers" because their knowledge base and abilities are so broad.

Forensic Scientist

Forensic Scientist

Forensic scientists help investigate crimes by collectingand analyzing physical evidence. Most specialize in eithercrime scene investigation or laboratory analysis.

They carefully reconstruct crimescenes by studying evidencegathered by investigators andconduct scientific tests on physicalevidence.

They write detailed reports andoften present complex evidence incourt.

Geologist

Geologist

Geologists study earth processes such as earthquakes,landslides, floods, and volcanic eruptions to survey landand draw up safe building plans.

When they investigate earthmaterials, not only do theyinvestigate metals and minerals, butthey also look into oil, natural gas,water and methods to extract these.

They also study changes of the Earthover time, such as climate change andland formation.

Biochemist

Biochemist

Biochemists play a key role indeveloping new medicines to fightdiseases such as cancer. They studythe chemical and physical principlesof living things and of biologicalprocesses, such as cell development,growth, heredity, and disease.

Biochemists study the chemical and physical principles ofliving things and of biological processes such as celldevelopment, growth, and heredity.

Geneticist

Geneticist

Geneticists study genes from different organisms, includinghow they are inherited, mutated, activated, or inactivated.They often study the role that genes play in disease andhealth.

They identify the genesresponsible for specific traits orthat cause specific conditions.They try to understand howthese genes interact andwhether certain conditions canbe predicted.

Microbiologist

Microbiologist

Microbiologists are scientists who study tiny microscopicorganisms including bacteria, algae, and fungi.

They study organisms that causedisease and environmentaldamage or are of industrial oragricultural interest. They alsostudy the characteristics ofnonliving pathogens, such asviruses and prions.

Wildlife Filmmaking

Wildlife Filmmaking

Wildlife filmmakers spend most of their time in remoteparts of the world filming and photographing wild animalsto help us better understand the world around us.

They often spend weeks ormonths in difficult conditions tofilm very rare animals so we canlearn about their behaviour.

They have an important role inhighlighting how human activityaffects animals in the wild.

Park Ranger

Park Ranger

Park rangers work with other staff and volunteers tomaintain footpaths, gates, stiles and bridges in parksacross the UK. They are the eyes and ears of the nationalpark authority as they are out and about in the parks mostof the time.

They provide a contact betweenvisitors, local people and use theirlocal knowledge to tell peoplewhat to see, where to go, andabout the wildlife and history ofthe park.

Nano Scientist

Nano Scientist

Nano scientists study the infinitely small – the atoms andsub-atomic particles that make up all matter in theuniverse. To give you an idea of the scale there are amillion nanometres in a millimetre.

They study the properties ofsubstances on this scale to create newtypes of materials for different uses.Possible developments could bemobile phones that never need to becharged or materials that canwithstand a rocket’s re-entry into theearth's atmosphere.

Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist

A physiotherapist is a health care professional who helpspatients achieve maximum range of movement andphysical ability, either by developing it in the first place orrestoring it after loss of physical ability due to illness,injury or aging.

They work in hospitals, withrecovering patients, with babiesand small children, to correctdevelopmental problems, and withsports teams to keep athletes fit.

Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist

Psychiatrists are medical doctor who specialise in mentalhealth, including substance use disorders. They assess boththe mental and physical aspects of psychological problems.

They treat a wide variety ofmental disorders ranging frommild and temporary to severe andchronic. For example, depression,which is a mental disorder thatinvolves intense feelings ofsadness and lack of motivation,may be effectively treated throughpsychotherapy.

Psychologist

Psychologist

Psychologists work directly with those experiencingdifficulties, such as mental health disorders includinganxiety and depression.

They help people to overcomerelationship problems, eatingdisorders, learning problems,substance abuse, parentingissues, or to manage the effectsof a chronic illness.

Physiologist

Physiologist

Physiologists study the anatomy of the human body. Theyare interested in how organs and systems work togetherand what effects outside agents have on the human body.

They study how the human bodyresponds in different situation suchas during exercise. They then planexercise regimes that will improvepatients lives.

They mostly work as part ofbiomedical teams in hospitals ofhealthcare settings.

Statistician

Statistician

Statisticians use mathematical techniques to analyse andinterpret data and draw conclusions. Although they workmostly in offices, they may travel in order to supervisesurveys or gather data.

They design surveys, experiments,and opinion polls to collect data.Some surveys, such as the nationalcensus, include data from nearlyeveryone. They analyse the data andpresent it in clear formats.

Petrochemical Engineer

Petrochemical Engineer

Petrochemical engineers deal with operations involved inrefining petroleum or crude oil by the use of advancedtechnology.

They break down oil or natural gasinto its base components and thenreconstruct it as specific productssuch as auto fuel, plastics,polymers and other compoundsfound in many everyday products,from dishwasher-safe containersto artificial carpet fibers.

Renewable Energy Engineer

Renewable Energy Engineer

They maximise the energypotential of clean energy sourcesincluding wind, solar, geothermaland hydropower. Renewableenergy engineers monitor anddevelop alternative energyoutputs.

Renewable energy engineers are part of the growingsector of green STEM jobs that involve environmentallyconscious energy production.