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248 results found

  1. Physicist

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

    Salary: £28,000 to £61,000

    Found in: Engineering and maintenance Healthcare Science and research

  2. Astronomer

    Alternative titles for this job include Astrophysicist, astrobiologist, planetary scientist

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

    Salary: £31,000 to £65,000

    Found in: Science and research

  3. Screenwriter

    Alternative titles for this job include Screenplay writer, script writer

    Screenwriters write the stories for feature films, TV programmes, animations and computer games.

    Salary: Variable

    Found in: Creative and media

  4. Seismologist

    Alternative titles for this job include Geophysicist

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

    Salary: £24,000 to £50,000

    Found in: Science and research Environment and land

  5. Nanotechnologist

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

    Salary: £27,000 to £55,000

    Found in: Science and research

  6. Solutions architect

    Solutions architects design technical blueprints to develop new digital products and services for clients, and solve existing IT problems.

    Salary: £36,000 to £85,000

    Found in: Computing, technology and digital

  7. IT project manager

    Alternative titles for this job include IT project lead, IT programme manager, IT consultant

    IT project managers plan and organise the work of a project team to deliver digital products and services on time and on budget.

    Salary: £35,000 to £60,000

    Found in: Computing, technology and digital

  8. Geotechnician

    Alternative titles for this job include Geotechnical lab technician, geotechnical engineer

    Geotechnicians collect and analyse geological data from rock, soil and water samples for use in construction, mining and engineering.

    Salary: £24,000 to £35,000

    Found in: Environment and land Science and research

  9. 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

  10. Operational researcher

    Alternative titles for this job include Management scientist

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

    Salary: £26,000 to £60,000

    Found in: Computing, technology and digital Managerial Science and research