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My job explained: Analyst
Find out why Faye South gets a platinum credit card from her company to cover her expenses as she travels around the country. What stage are you up to...
My job explained: Analytical chemist
Andy Hard explains how an interest in forensics led him to chemistry but his studies inspired him to work on life-saving drugs. What stage are you up...
My job explained: Medicinal chemist
Oliver Howard is a medicinal chemist working for a pharmaceutical company at the cutting edge of drug discovery. What is a medicinal chemist? Medicinal...
My job explained: Atmospheric chemist
Find out about life as a university lecturer and learn why chemistry is crucial in our fight against climate change. Can you briefly describe your job...
My job explained: Chemistry lecturer
Lecturer Gareth Rowland may hate the admin work his job requires but it’s nothing compared to his enthusiasm for chemistry, especially when it comes...
My job explained: Development technologist
Liz Ingham describes how she studied and worked at the same time and explains why it was all worth it to get to her current position helping to oil some...
My job explained: Consultant chemist
Frank Holland shares why he found science glamorous and how he thinks ‘greener’ chemistry is the way forward. Was there anything or anyone in particular...
My job explained: Development chemist
Isobel Everest is a senior development chemist. Here she describes how her job is the perfect mix of creativity and hands-on work. What is a development...
My job explained: Forensic scientist
Are you a fan of 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'? Jennifer McDaid, a real-life forensic scientist gives us the low down on what the job is actually like...
My job explained: Head of science
Kay Stephenson did a degree and PhD in chemistry and spent a few years working as a scientist before going on to train the chemists of the future. Read...
My job explained: Clinical biochemist
Janusz Knepil describes how he worked his way up to his current position and explains why everyone in the UK depends on the skills of biochemists to protect...
My job explained: Health and safety advisor
Anne Wilcox is a health and safety advisor for a university. She describes the challenges her job throws up each day and why a good science background...
My job explained: Inorganic chemist
Julia Heslop describes her research in cancer treatments and her current job working for a coal-fired power station. Read on to find out about the challenges...
My job explained: Marine chemist
Martin Preston is a senior lecturer in marine chemistry at the University of Liverpool. Here he tells us about research ‘cruises’ around the world...
My job explained: Middle manager
Kathleen Howard started her chemistry career from scratch in her mid-thirties. She went on to do a degree and PhD and now loves her job as middle manager...
My job explained: Senior research chemist
Find out why medicinal chemist Kate Mahalingham loves her job and learn more about how new treatments are invented. What is a senior research chemist...
My job explained: Operations support manager
25-year old Martin Brierley works as part of the operations support team at the British Nuclear Group. Here he shares his experience of teaching and training...
My job explained: Process development chemist
Mark Bratt describes some of the challenges he faced as the first person in his family to apply to university and gives some great advice for finding...
My job explained: Publishing director
Jon Walmsley studied chemistry at Nottingham University and has gone on to become a publishing director. Read on to find out why he thinks chemistry gives...
My job explained: Research scientist
Find out why Ian Newington believes that chemistry can lead to a ‘rewarding career that is reasonably well-paid and contributes to people’s quality...
My job explained: Senior press officer
When Catherine Birch discovered that she was “much better at talking about research than doing it”, she decided to move into science communications...
My job explained: Senior research associate
Peter Hayes works for an American company as a chemist. Read on for a few tips on how to get ahead as a researcher. What inspired you to study chemistry...
My job explained: Technical manager
Claire Gallery-Strong has worked on new cancer treatments and nuclear industrial sites. Read on to find out about the challenges she’s faced in getting...
My job explained: Senior teaching technician
Tracy McGhie has reached the top of her career as a laboratory technician. Find out how she got there and why she enjoys the daily challenges her job...
My job explained: Technologist
James Dodd describes how he overcame failing his A-levels first time around to become a professional chemist, working with cutting-edge equipment and...
My job explained: Analytical chemist
Steve Lancaster’s career began as a lab technician in South Yorkshire and has led him to learn and experience “interesting things all the time...
My job explained: Management trainee
Amber Davis describes why she was attracted to chemistry, explaining that it’s a ‘way of thinking’. Read on to find out why she loves her work...
My job explained: Marketing project manager
Want to be a wheeler dealer? Regina Beyer describes how she combines international business with her interest in science. What is a marketing project...
My job explained: Manager
Mark Gronnow explains why perseverance is key to success in chemistry and describes just how diverse the job can get. What inspired you to study chemistry...
My job explained: Marketing manager
How do you go from working as an analytical chemist to becoming a marketing manager? Jeremy Hyett explains. What has been your career path so far? After...
My job explained: Auditor
Susan McGowan describes how a degree in physics led her to a career in accountancy and explains why science is such a great stepping stone to a range...
My job explained: Project manager
Want to use science to catch criminals? Vivienne Lyons describes her role at the Home Office where she manages the scientists who work on evidence analysis...
My job explained: Medical physicist
Want to use your physics degree for good? Nuclear Medicine Physicist Daniel McGowan explains how. What’s your job? I’m a trainee medical physicist...
My job explained: Geophysicist
Julian Scott is a geophysicist working for the British Antarctic Survey where he uses techniques like radar to monitor the ice sheets in Antarctica and...
My job explained: Rolls Royce controls engineer
Oliver Nailard was inspired to study physics by space exploration, now his work on new environmentally friendly engines could have an impact on saving...
My job explained: Astrophysicist
Astrophysicist Catherine Heymans uses NASA’s famous Hubble Space Telescope to try and understand the many mysteries of the universe. Read on to find...
My job explained: Scientific publisher
Alan Singleton is the managing director of Professional Engineering Publishing. He explains why physics is a great way to start a career in publishing...
My job explained: Physics professor
Dr. Paul Strange, Professor of Physical Sciences at the University of Kent, explains why modern discoveries in physics will be remembered long after popular...
My job explained: Investor relations manager
Marcia Jones works in finance as an investor relations manager. She explains why the finance industry likes to employ science graduates. What is an Investor...
My job explained: Medical devices consultant
Want to make a difference with your life? Alan Kent explains how a physics degree can help you save lives by working in the field of medical devices...
My job explained: Outreach officer
Alex is the Outreach Officer for the Institute of Physics, and editor of physics.org . She explains her interest in physics, and why science communication...
My job explained: Civil servant
Paul Allen studied astrophysics and now works at the Home Office in the Police and Crime Standards Directorate as a researcher. This involves providing...
My job explained: Home Office scientist
Sara, who works for the scientific department of the Home Office, describes how she enjoys using her skills and knowledge in an organisation whose aim...
My job explained: Physics research scientist
Laurie Winkless is a research scientist at the National Physical Laboratory. She explains how, without physics, we would be without many beloved gadgets...
Career profile: Animal technician
Get the lowdown on what the job involves, what qualifications you need and how long it takes to train. A what? Animal technicians are responsible for...
Career profile: Chemical engineering technician
Chemical engineering technicians work with engineers to take materials from the natural world and help to turn them into all of the things we use everyday...
Career profile: Animal behaviourist
Get the lowdown on what the job involves, what qualifications you need and how long it takes to train. A what? Animal behaviourists diagnose and treat...
Career profile: Clinical biochemist
Disease detectives, clinical biochemists play an important part in helping doctors to diagnose and treat patients. A what? Clinical biochemists examine...
Career profile: Cosmetic scientist
Want to know how your favourite moisturiser is made? Or what they put in your perfume to make it smell so nice? Read on to find out about the chemists...
Career profile: Food scientist
Find out about the people who use science to create recipes that are tastier, healthier and more long-lasting.
Career profile: Geophysicist
Want to help prevent natural disasters from destroying too many lives? Find out about the scientists who predict and monitor earthquakes. A what? Geophysicists...
Career profile: Biomedical scientist
Get the lowdown on what the job involves, what qualifications you need and how long it takes to train. A what? Biomedical scientists conduct tests in...
Career profile: Airline pilot
There are loads of exciting and unexpected jobs available to physics graduates. An airline pilot is just one of them. Read on to discover more about this...
Career profile: Laboratory technician
Want to help find a cure for dangerous diseases? Perhaps you're interested in monitoring our impact on the environment? Laboratory technicians are vital...
Career profile: Astronomer
Got your head in the clouds? Why not go even further and reach for the moon? Find out about the scientists who make a living out of star gazing. A what...
Working in chemical development
Lorna Nichols, a chemist working on well-known household brands. Here she tells us a little about her job and how she got there.
Working with Ferraris
Technology Manager at Ferrari, Lisa Lilley, works on the technical products for the Formula 1 programme. Find out what her job involves and see some of the cars she works on in action.
Working in cosmetics
Tony Morton works as head of technical services at The Body Shop. Here he tells us a little about his job and how he got there.
Working in petrochemicals
The petrochemical industry is one of the biggest areas for chemists looking for a well-paid career. Read on to discover why.
What is materials science?
Want to know what materials science is? A new website packed full of games, quizzes, movies and careers advice now gives you the lowdown on this wide-ranging...
Fill your physics toolbox
There's lots to get excited about in physics - but you need the right tools to get anywhere. Try these tips to get you started. Remember what it’s about...
Find the UK’s hidden science
The Hidden Science Map reveals the work done by scientists across the UK that you might never have noticed. There are a few images that come to most people’s...
Career profile: Actuary
Nobody can tell the future - but thanks to the power of statistics, actuaries can get very close.
Career profile: Journal editor
Scientific journals are where the latest research is revealed to the world. An editor’s job is to decide what’s worth publishing.
Maths and Finance
Finance is one of the most popular careers for maths graduates. Find out what it involves and why it attracts so many people.
What is science communication?
Working in science doesn’t always mean research. Science communicators bring the wonders of science to the public.
What can I do with a maths degree?
Studying maths can be its own reward - but what do you do next? Find out where maths could take you.
What can I do with a biology degree?
Find out about your career options with a biology degree.
Can I do science without a degree?
Although most science careers require a degree, there are options that don’t and plenty of alternative courses.
Maths freelancing
Want to work for yourself? Find out how you can go freelance with maths.
What else can I do with maths?
When it comes to maths careers, most people think of things like academia, finance or accountancy. Find out about some of the alternatives.
What does it mean to be a scientist?
Find out what it really means to be a scientist and who scientists work for.
