Scientific careers
There are many types of environmental scientist, each with their own unique skills and expertise.
Which career suits you?
Working as an environmental scientist could take you many places, and choosing the right subjects to study could open up a world of careers to you:
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Choosing the right A-levels
Here is a short video emphasising the importance of choosing the right A-levels for a scientific career:
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Follow the links below to see video interviews with some of our scientists. In the videos they discuss what their jobs entail and what they enjoy most about their chosen career.
- Ecologist
- Dr Michael Pocock - Environmental Physicist
- Dr Caroline Nichol - Geologist
- Dr Matt Horstwood - Hydrologist
- Jamie Hannaford - Ice Modeller
- Dr Clare Postlethwaite - Marine Biologist
- Dr Iain Staniland - Microbiologist
- Dr Martha Clokie - Physicist
- Vicki Smith - Volcanologist
- Dr Tamsin Mather
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