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738 results found

  1. Higher education lecturer

    Alternative titles for this job include HE lecturer, university lecturer

    Higher education (HE) lecturers research and teach academic and vocational subjects at universities and higher education colleges.

    Salary: £38,000 to £60,000

    Found in: Teaching and education

  2. Ecologist

    Ecologists study the relationship between plants, animals and the environment.

    Salary: £24,000 to £50,000

    Found in: Animal care Environment and land Science and research

  3. Palaeontologist

    Palaeontologists study the history of life on Earth through fossils.

    Salary: £25,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Environment and land Science and research

  4. Geoscientist

    Alternative titles for this job include Geologist

    Geoscientists study the Earth's structure and formation above and below ground to explore natural processes and mineral resources.

    Salary: £28,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Environment and land Science and research

  5. Pathologist

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

    Salary: £54,000 to £115,000

    Found in: Healthcare Science and research

  6. Chemical plant process operator

    Alternative titles for this job include Chemical process operator, chemical plant worker

    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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Food scientist

    Alternative titles for this job include Food technologist

    Food scientists and food technologists develop food and drink products, making sure they are safe to consume.

    Salary: £24,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Hospitality and food Manufacturing Science and research