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What I do is genuinely exciting and I think I'm really finding out something new about the world that is completely unique and completely mine.

A scientist collecting samples in the Artic
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Jaz has recently been to the Artic to collect soil samples. Analysing the DNA of living things in the samples will help their investigation into how life survived through the coldest period in Earth's history.

Jaz is a research scientist at the Natural History Museum in London, working towards a Biology PhD. A PhD involves researching a unique question in order to find out something new.

Jaz's research focuses on investigating how life could have survived back in ancient history when there were extremely cold temperatures. Their work has involved studying cells and DNA (the building blocks of all life on Earth) and has even included a trip to the Arctic!

I'm so glad that I get to work with such inspirational people, in such inspirational places.
A scientist collecting samples in the Artic
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Jaz has recently been to the Artic to collect soil samples. Analysing the DNA of living things in the samples will help their investigation into how life survived through the coldest period in Earth's history.
Jaz's career path
Jaz's career pathway
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What to expect if you want to be a research scientist

  • Research scientist average salary: 拢15,285 to 拢40,000 per year
  • Research scientist typical working hours: 39 to 41 hours per week

What qualifications do you need to be a research scientist?

You'll need an honours degree in a Science subject and, usually, a postgraduate qualification like a PhD. You could get your degree at university, or through a degree apprenticeship, both of which require A-level qualifications (or equivalent) to apply. Alternatives to A-levels include taking a T-level (England-only), which is equivalent to three A-levels. Check with your course provider which alternative qualifications they accept. Once you have your degree, you could work as a research assistant or graduate industrial scientist alongside studying part-time for your postgraduate qualification.

Sources: LMI for All, National Careers Service, .

This information is a guide and is constantly changing. Please check the for the latest information and all the qualifications needed and the for more on T-levels.

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