Science & Research

Centered on discovery, experimentation, and understanding the natural world.

11 roles
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Centered on discovery, experimentation, and understanding the natural world.

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11 career roles

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Astronomer Biologist Chemist Data Scientist Environmental Scientist Forensic Scientist Geologist Materials Scientist +3 more

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Astronomer

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Studies celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole.

Biologist

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Studies living organisms, their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution.

Chemist

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Studies the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter.

Data Scientist

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Analyzes and interprets complex data sets to extract meaningful insights and drive business decisions.

Environmental Scientist

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Studies environmental problems and proposes solutions, often focusing on pollution control, conservation, and sustainability.

Forensic Scientist

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Applies scientific principles to analyze physical evidence collected from crime scenes to assist in legal investigations.

Geologist

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Studies the solid Earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the processes by which they change over time.

Materials Scientist

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Studies the properties and applications of materials, including metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites.

Medical Laboratory Technician

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Performs a wide range of laboratory tests on patient samples to help diagnose and treat diseases.

Physicist

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Studies matter, energy, space, and time to understand the fundamental laws of the universe.

Researcher (General)

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Conducts systematic investigations to discover or revise facts, theories, or applications.