Naval Engineer
JOB DESCRIPTION: Naval engineers design, construct and repair warships and other marine vessels such as ferries, submarines and yachts. They ensure that a ship’s design is safe and strong.
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Naturalist
Naturalist
JOB DESCRIPTION: Naturalists are scientists who study the natural world. In particular they observe how different species of plants and animals interact with each other in their natural habitats.
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Dendrologist
Dendrologist
JOB DESCRIPTION: Dendrology is a branch of science that specialises in the study of woody plants such as trees. Dendrologists know how to identify and categorise different trees. They work to protect woodland environments and spend a lot of time working outdoors.
Meteorologist
Meteorologist
JOB DESCRIPTION: Meteorologists study and predict the weather. To do this they collect data about the atmosphere from weather stations and satellites. They use this data to make short-term weather predictions (e.g. it will rain tomorrow), and sometimes long-term climate predictions (e.g. the sea level will rise over the next 50 years). and our lives.
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Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
JOB DESCRIPTION: Mechanical engineers help to research, design, make and maintain a range of machines. These include spacecraft, aircraft, trains and cars. Mechanics is a branch of physics that deals with forces and motion. Mechanical engineers need to have a good understanding of this area to help them do their job.
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Mathematician
Mathematician
JOB DESCRIPTION: Mathematicians either aim to understand the world using logic and abstract concepts (known as ‘pure’ mathematics) or to solve practical problems by analysing data with statistics and formulas (known as ‘applied’ mathematics). They often work closely with other experts, such as scientists or engineers, to solve problems.
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Marine Biologist
Marine Biologists
JOB DESCRIPTION: Marine biologists study life in the oceans. They are also interested in how human activities affect marine life and ways to minimise this impact. Many marine biologists spend a lot of time outdoors, including working on ships or diving underwater to monitor marine life.
Geologist
Geologist
JOB DESCRIPTION: Geologists study the structure of the earth and its natural resources, and how they have changed over time. This involves analysing rocks, soil, fossils and minerals. They also assess the risk of natural hazards such as volcanoes and earthquakes.
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Environmental Scientist
Environmental Scientist
JOB DESCRIPTION: Environmental scientists study the impact of human activity on the environment. This includes areas such as air, soil and water pollution. They identify ways to minimise hazards and damage to the environment, such as recycling packaging or using renewable energy.
Entomologist
Entomologist
JOB DESCRIPTION: Entomologists are biologists who study insects, such as ants, bees, butterflies and beetles. They are interested in their life cycles and behaviour and may observe them in their natural habitats. At other times entomologists collect insects and observe them in laboratories.