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  • What does a Weapons Technician Supervisor do?

    • 4 Jun 2025

    I'm responsible for carrying out and controlling the loading/unloading and maintenance of Weapons Systems and Ejections seats to Typhoon aircraft.

  • What to do with an environmental science degree? - A New Scientist Careers Guide

    • 3 Jun 2025

    An environmental science degree opens doors to a variety of careers in sustainability, conservation, research, and industry.

  • What is the salary of an AI engineer? - A New Scientist Careers Guide

    • 3 Jun 2025

    AI engineers are experts in working with artificial intelligence and machine-learning techniques.

  • Where do scientists work? - A New Scientist Careers Guide

    • 2 Jun 2025

    “Scientist” is an umbrella term for an expert in one or multiple natural or physical sciences.

  • Which job is best for biology students? - A New Scientist Careers Guide

    • 2 Jun 2025

    If you’re wondering what you can do with a biology degree, look no further.

  • What does a pilot (trainee) do?

    • 19 May 2025

    I'm responsible for ensuring the success of my flying training at this point in my career. This involves a lot of studying and practicing of new procedures and manoeuvres. Most importantly, I must be aware of the rules and regulations surrounding flying, to ensure the safety of myself and other aviators.

  • What does a Chief Technician Mechanical role analyst do?

    • 7 May 2025

    My current role is Mechanical role analyst, this involves ensuring all parts of a role are captured correctly so training reflects what the workforce require to remain effective. 

  • What is aeronautical engineering​? - A New Scientist Careers Guide

    • 23 Apr 2025

    Aeronautical engineering is a branch of aerospace engineering that focuses on the design, construction and upkeep of aircraft and related systems.

  • What Is A Data Scientist’s Salary? - A New Scientist Careers Guide

    • 23 Apr 2025

    Data science is a multidisciplinary field that focuses on the extraction of information from large amounts of data.

  • What is environmental science? - A New Scientist Careers Guide

    • 22 Apr 2025

    Environmental science unifies the disciplines of natural sciences (biology, chemistry and physics) with behavioural sciences and fields such as oceanography, zoology, anthropology or geography.

  • Which science course is best for the future? - A New Scientist Careers Guide

    • 25 Mar 2025

    In a rapidly changing world, it can be difficult for science students to know which jobs will be in demand over the next 10 years.

  • Setting Yourself Apart: The Postdoc’s Guide to Career Advancement - A New Scientist Careers Guide

    • 25 Mar 2025

    If you have just completed the long journey of acquiring a PhD, becoming a postdoctoral researcher provides a great opportunity to focus more closely on your area of research expertise.

  • What does a Microbiologist do? - A New Scientist Careers Guide

    • 29 Jan 2025

    Microbiology is a biological science focused on the study of microorganisms. These are organisms that cannot be seen by the naked eye, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, and single-celled algae and fungi.

  • Tips For Finding Scientific Work After Being Made Redundant - A New Scientist Careers Guide

    • 29 Jan 2025

    Being made redundant can happen to anybody and can be very difficult to deal with. The effects can range from financial instability to stress and poor mental health

  • How To Become A Biologist? - A New Scientist Careers Guide

    • 9 Jan 2025

    Biology is a natural science that focuses on the study of living organisms and the environments they live in.

  • What does a Bioengineering Laboratory Support Technician do?

    • 18 Dec 2024

    Leading the Histology and Utility facilities, inducting laboratory members onto the cryostat and microtome instruments, and the tissue...

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    A day in a life of a PhD Student at Newcastle University

    • 19 Nov 2024

    I’m responsible for independent PhD research, where I am investigating the use of multispectral and hyperspectral cameras, to detect potato cyst nematode. One of the most important pests of potatoes in UK, which can have a huge affect on yield for farmers and therefore profitability.

  • How To Become A Data Engineer? - A New Scientist Careers Guide

    • 1 Nov 2024

    Data engineering refers to the process of creating systems for collecting, storing and analysing large amounts of data.

  • How to Become an Environmental Scientist? - A New Scientist Careers Guide

    • 1 Nov 2024

    Environmental science integrates multiple scientific disciplines such as ecology, biology, chemistry, geology, engineering...

  • How to Become a Data Analyst? - A New Scientist Careers Guide

    • 27 Nov 2024

    A data analyst processes datasets with the aim of deriving insights on a particular topic.