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.
Mineralogist
Mineralogist
JOB DESCRIPTION: A mineralogist is a person who studies minerals. A mineral is a naturally occurring solid. The earth is made from thousands of minerals made of various elements. Rocks are composed of a variety of minerals. Mineralogists study rocks, gems and other minerals to find out more about them. Some mineralogists work for mining companies to enhance the processing of minerals from ores. Most other mineralogists work in laboratories at universities. Their findings can be used to tell us more about the environment.
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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.
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