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  1. Research scientist

    Research scientists plan and lead experiments and investigations on a range of scientific topics.

    Salary: £27,000 to £48,000

    Found in: Environment and land Science and research

  2. CNC machinist

    Alternative titles for this job include CNC operator

    Computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinists make precision parts for the engineering and manufacturing industries.

    Salary: £25,000 to £42,000

    Found in: Engineering and maintenance Manufacturing

  3. Oceanographer

    Alternative titles for this job include Marine scientist

    Oceanographers study seas and currents, marine plants and animals, and the rocks and minerals that lie beneath the sea bed.

    Salary: £23,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Environment and land Science and research

  4. 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

  5. Intelligence analyst

    Alternative titles for this job include Criminal intelligence analyst, intelligence officer

    Intelligence analysts use data to detect and prevent crime and protect UK security and the economy.

    Salary: £20,000 to £52,000

    Found in: Science and research Government services

  6. Hydrologist

    Alternative titles for this job include Water engineer, flood engineer, hydrology engineer

    Hydrologists study rainfall, rivers and groundwater systems to help develop sustainable ways of managing water.

    Salary: £28,000 to £45,000

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

  7. Media researcher

    Media researchers support producers by finding stories, information, people and locations for television and radio programmes.

    Salary: £24,000 to £40,000

    Found in: Creative and media Computing, technology and digital

  8. Land surveyor

    Alternative titles for this job include Geographic information systems (GIS) surveyor, geomatics surveyor

    Land surveyors measure the shape of the land, and gather data for civil engineering and construction projects.

    Salary: £20,000 to £50,000

    Found in: Construction and trades Environment and land Science and research

  9. Biomedical scientist

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

    Salary: £30,000 to £53,000

    Found in: Healthcare Science and research

  10. Technical author

    Alternative titles for this job include Technical copywriter, technical editor, technical communicator

    Technical authors write documents and guides that explain how to use products and services. They also set out processes and regulations.

    Salary: £27,000 to £50,000

    Found in: Computing, technology and digital Creative and media