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  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. 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

  3. 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

  4. Data scientist

    Alternative titles for this job include Data engineer, machine learning engineer, artificial intelligence (AI) data scientist

    Data scientists use software, artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyse and interpret large amounts of data.

    Salary: £32,000 to £82,500

    Found in: Science and research Computing, technology and digital Government services

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. Clinical scientist

    Alternative titles for this job include Healthcare scientist

    Clinical scientists research and develop techniques and equipment to help prevent, diagnose and treat illness.

    Salary: £49,000 to £65,000

    Found in: Healthcare Science and research

  9. 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

  10. Medical physicist

    Alternative titles for this job include Clinical scientist, healthcare scientist

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

    Salary: £40,000 to £65,000

    Found in: Healthcare Science and research