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49 careers found

EngineeringPhysicsEarth & Space Science

Aerospace Engineer

Design, build and test aircraft, satellites and spacecraft.

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Degree:
Often useful but not essential
Typical route:
A levels, Apprenticeship, Degree
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Earth & Space SciencePhysicsMathematics

Astronomer

Study stars, planets and galaxies using telescopes, data and theory.

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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
A levels, Degree, Postgraduate degree
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PhysicsMathematicsEarth & Space Science

Astrophysicist

Astrophysicist is a UK STEM career in space and physical sciences. Full profile coming soon.

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BiologyPhysicsHealthcare

Audiologist

Audiologist is a UK STEM career in healthcare and life sciences. Full profile coming soon.

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Degree:
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Degree
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EngineeringComputing & TechnologyPhysics

Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer is a UK STEM career in engineering and technology. Full profile coming soon.

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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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PhysicsMathematics

Automotive Engineer

Automotive Engineer is a UK STEM career in engineering and technology. Full profile coming soon.

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Degree:
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Typical route:
Degree
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MathematicsPhysics

Building Surveyor

Building Surveyor is a UK STEM career in engineering and technology. Full profile coming soon.

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EngineeringMathematicsPhysics

Civil Engineer

Design and build bridges, railways, water systems and other infrastructure.

Starting salary:
approx. £26,000–£32,000
Degree:
Often useful but not essential
Typical route:
A levels, T Levels, Apprenticeship
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PhysicsMathematicsEnvironmental Science

Climate Scientist

Climate Scientist is a UK STEM career in earth and environmental science. Full profile coming soon.

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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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HealthcareBiologyChemistry

Clinical Scientist

Apply specialist science to diagnose and treat patients, from genomics to medical physics.

Starting salary:
approx. £37,000–£45,000
Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree, Postgraduate degree
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PhysicsEngineeringHealthcare

Clinical Technologist

Clinical Technologist is a UK STEM career in healthcare and life sciences. Full profile coming soon.

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MathematicsPhysics

Design Engineer

Design Engineer is a UK STEM career in engineering and technology. Full profile coming soon.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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HealthcarePhysicsBiology

Diagnostic Radiographer

Use X-ray, CT, MRI and ultrasound imaging to help diagnose patients.

Starting salary:
approx. £29,000–£32,000
Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
A levels, T Levels, Degree
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EngineeringPhysicsComputing & Technology

Electrical Engineer

Design power systems, circuits and control systems.

Starting salary:
approx. £26,000–£35,000
Degree:
Often useful but not essential
Typical route:
A levels, T Levels, Apprenticeship
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PhysicsMathematics

Electronic Engineer

Electronic Engineer is a UK STEM career in engineering and technology. Full profile coming soon.

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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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PhysicsMathematics

Energy Engineer

Energy Engineer is a UK STEM career in engineering and technology. Full profile coming soon.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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PhysicsMathematicsEarth & Space Science

Geophysicist

Geophysicist is a UK STEM career in earth and environmental science. Full profile coming soon.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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PhysicsMathematicsEarth & Space Science

Geotechnical Engineer

Geotechnical Engineer is a UK STEM career in engineering and technology. Full profile coming soon.

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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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PhysicsMathematics

Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer is a UK STEM career in engineering and technology. Full profile coming soon.

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Degree:
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Typical route:
Degree
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ChemistryPhysicsEngineering

Materials Scientist

Develop and test materials for everything from batteries to aircraft.

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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
A levels, Degree, Apprenticeship
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EngineeringPhysicsMathematics

Mechanical Engineer

Design, test and improve machines, vehicles and products.

Starting salary:
approx. £26,000–£34,000
Degree:
Often useful but not essential
Typical route:
A levels, T Levels, Apprenticeship
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PhysicsHealthcareEngineering

Medical Physicist

Use physics to keep radiotherapy, imaging and medical equipment safe and effective.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree, Postgraduate degree
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Earth & Space SciencePhysicsMathematics

Meteorologist

Forecast weather and study the atmosphere and climate.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
A levels, Degree, Postgraduate degree
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EngineeringPhysics

Nuclear Engineer

Work on the design, safety and decommissioning of nuclear power and technology.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Often useful but not essential
Typical route:
A levels, Apprenticeship, Degree
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PhysicsMathematicsEarth & Space Science

Nuclear Physicist

Nuclear Physicist is a UK STEM career in space and physical sciences. Full profile coming soon.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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PhysicsEarth & Space ScienceMathematics

Oceanographer

Oceanographer is a UK STEM career in earth and environmental science. Full profile coming soon.

Starting salary:
Varies, see profile
Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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BiologyPhysicsHealthcare

Optometrist

Optometrist is a UK STEM career in healthcare and life sciences. Full profile coming soon.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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PhysicsMathematicsEarth & Space Science

Particle Physicist

Particle Physicist is a UK STEM career in space and physical sciences. Full profile coming soon.

Starting salary:
Varies, see profile
Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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PhysicsMathematics

Physicist

Use physics to understand how the universe works and build new technology.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
A levels, Degree, Postgraduate degree
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BiologyPhysicsHealthcare

Physiological Measurement Technician

Physiological Measurement Technician is a UK STEM career in healthcare and life sciences. Full profile coming soon.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Often useful but not essential
Typical route:
Apprenticeship, Degree
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PhysicsEarth & Space ScienceMathematics

Planetary Scientist

Planetary Scientist is a UK STEM career in space and physical sciences. Full profile coming soon.

Starting salary:
Varies, see profile
Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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PhysicsMathematics

Production Engineer

Production Engineer is a UK STEM career in engineering and technology. Full profile coming soon.

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Degree:
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MathematicsPhysics

Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer is a UK STEM career in engineering and technology. Full profile coming soon.

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Degree:
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Physics

Radiation Protection Adviser

Radiation Protection Adviser is a UK STEM career in healthcare and life sciences. Full profile coming soon.

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Degree:
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PhysicsMathematics

Rail Engineer

Rail Engineer is a UK STEM career in engineering and technology. Full profile coming soon.

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EngineeringEnvironmental SciencePhysics

Renewable Energy Engineer

Design and develop wind, solar, hydro and storage projects.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Often useful but not essential
Typical route:
A levels, Apprenticeship, Degree
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General STEMBiologyChemistry

Research Scientist

Plan and run experiments to answer open scientific questions.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree, Postgraduate degree
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EngineeringComputing & TechnologyPhysics

Robotics Engineer

Build robots and automated systems that sense, move and make decisions.

Starting salary:
Varies, see profile
Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
A levels, Apprenticeship, Degree
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PhysicsEngineeringEarth & Space Science

Satellite Engineer

Satellite Engineer is a UK STEM career in space and physical sciences. Full profile coming soon.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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General STEMBiologyChemistry

Science Teacher

Teach biology, chemistry or physics and inspire the next generation of scientists.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
A levels, Degree, Postgraduate degree
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BiologyChemistryPhysics

Science Technician

Science Technician is a UK STEM career in education and science. Full profile coming soon.

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BiologyChemistryPhysics

Scientific Researcher

Scientific Researcher is a UK STEM career in science and research. Full profile coming soon.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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PhysicsMathematics

Seismologist

Seismologist is a UK STEM career in earth and environmental science. Full profile coming soon.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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PhysicsMathematicsEarth & Space Science

Space Scientist

Space Scientist is a UK STEM career in space and physical sciences. Full profile coming soon.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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PhysicsMathematicsEngineering

Space Systems Engineer

Space Systems Engineer is a UK STEM career in space and physical sciences. Full profile coming soon.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
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Typical route:
Degree
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PhysicsEngineeringComputing & Technology

Spacecraft Operations Engineer

Spacecraft Operations Engineer is a UK STEM career in space and physical sciences. Full profile coming soon.

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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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PhysicsMathematics

Structural Engineer

Structural Engineer is a UK STEM career in engineering and technology. Full profile coming soon.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
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Typical route:
Degree
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PhysicsMathematicsEarth & Space Science

Theoretical Physicist

Theoretical Physicist is a UK STEM career in space and physical sciences. Full profile coming soon.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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Earth & Space SciencePhysics

Volcanologist

Volcanologist is a UK STEM career in earth and environmental science. Full profile coming soon.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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