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Careers in Science

We asked scientists, engineers and other experts about their roles and the skills required.

  • It's never too late to start a degree. Passionate about the environment, Jan went back to education and studied Geology.

  • After studying Psychology and Philosophy at university, Sarah Jane became an IT Project Manager at Network Rail.

  • How do Engineering Response Team Leaders Sam and Danny cope with daily emergencies and what does it take to do their job?

  • MRC Post Doc Researcher, Lauren Parker, explains the choices she made to attain her current role and the opportunities it may provide in the future.

  • Does working in a lab appeal to you? Find out what Catherine most enjoys about her job and what her work entails.

  • Ann is studying the ageing of the intestine for her PhD. She explains how it takes self-motivation to do this work.

  • Teamwork, creativity and enthusiasm. Research scientist, Dr Michelle Rogers, tells us what a day in the life of a bioengineer is really like.

  • No two days are the same for William Jenkinson, an apprentice at Rolls-Royce. Find out what skills you need to pursue a career in engineering.

  • If you want to figure out how viruses work and trace cyber criminals online, then cyber security might be the career path for you.

  • Biochemistry PhD student, Grant McGregor, explains how a talent for science will help with a career in biochemistry research.

  • Power Systems Manager, Rachel Morfill, explains her role at the National Grid and and where she hopes to go in the future.

  • Energy Forecaster, John Young, outlines the type of skills National Grid look for in graduates, and what his role involves.