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  1. Acoustics consultant

    Acoustics consultants help manage and control noise and vibrations in homes, workplaces and other environments.

    Salary: £22,000 to £35,000

    Found in: Construction and trades, Engineering and maintenance, Healthcare, Science and research


  2. Agronomist

    Agronomists advise farmers on soil health, disease prevention and how to improve crop production and quality.

    Salary: £22,500 to £60,000

    Found in: Science and research, Environment and land


  3. Animal technician

    Animal technicians look after animals in medical and scientific research laboratories.

    Salary: £17,000 to £28,000

    Found in: Animal care, Science and research


  4. Arboricultural officer

    Arboricultural officers manage and maintain trees for local councils and arboricultural contractors.

    Salary: £25,000 to £40,000

    Found in: Environment and land, Science and research


  5. Archaeologist

    Archaeologists learn about the past by studying written records, collecting oral histories and excavating objects and remains at historical sites.

    Salary: £24,000 to £40,000

    Found in: Environment and land, Science and research


  6. Astronaut

    Astronauts fly spacecraft and do experiments in space.

    Salary: Variable

    Found in: Science and research


  7. Astronomer

    Astronomers study the origin and structure of the universe, including its planets, stars, galaxies and black holes.

    Salary: £15,609 to £60,000

    Found in: Science and research


  8. Audiologist

    Audiologists and hearing aid dispensers work with children and adults who have hearing loss, tinnitus, or problems with balance.

    Salary: £28,000 to £65,000

    Found in: Healthcare, Science and research


  9. Biochemist

    Biochemists investigate the chemical processes that take place inside all living things, such as viruses, bacteria and people.

    Salary: £24,000 to £50,000

    Found in: Science and research


  10. Biologist

    Biologists study living things, including people, animals and plants, along with the environments they live in.

    Salary: £24,000 to £40,000

    Found in: Animal care, Environment and land, Science and research


  11. Biomedical scientist

    Biomedical scientists test patient samples and help doctors and healthcare professionals diagnose, prevent and treat disease.

    Salary: £28,000 to £50,000

    Found in: Healthcare, Science and research


  12. Biotechnologist

    Biotechnologists study plants, animals, microbes, biochemistry and genetics to develop new products and improve existing ones.

    Salary: £23,000 to £44,000

    Found in: Science and research


  13. Cartographer

    Cartographers collect information about the geography of an area to design and produce maps, charts and plans.

    Salary: £18,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Computing, technology and digital, Environment and land, Science and research


  14. Chemical engineer

    Chemical engineers develop ways to turn raw materials into everyday products.

    Salary: £34,000 to £65,000

    Found in: Engineering and maintenance, Environment and land, Manufacturing, Science and research


  15. Chemical engineering technician

    Chemical engineering technicians develop processes used in the manufacturing of medicines, food, textiles and fuels.

    Salary: £25,000 to £42,000

    Found in: Engineering and maintenance, Manufacturing, Science and research


  16. Chemical plant process operator

    Chemical plant process operators control machinery that makes products like paints, plastics, solvents and cosmetics.

    Salary: £22,000 to £34,000

    Found in: Manufacturing, Science and research


  17. Chemist

    Chemists investigate the chemical make up of substances and work out how they behave under different conditions.

    Salary: £26,000 to £40,000

    Found in: Science and research


  18. Climate scientist

    Climate scientists study changes in the Earth's climate over time and how they might affect the planet in the future.

    Salary: £15,609 to £55,000

    Found in: Environment and land, Science and research


  19. Clinical engineer

    Clinical engineers design, develop and maintain medical equipment used to diagnose illness and treat patients.

    Salary: £25,000 to £72,000

    Found in: Engineering and maintenance, Healthcare, Science and research


  20. Clinical psychologist

    Clinical psychologists help people manage mental health issues, phobias and addiction.

    Salary: £46,000 to £61,000

    Found in: Healthcare, Science and research, Social care



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