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Physical Scientists

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About this career

£46,984

Median salary

New workers start around £27,602.95. Normal pay is £46,984 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £77,432.97.
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Jobs

Subjects achieved a 100% pass rate, including Maths, Further Maths, Physics, English Literature and Spanish.

Daily Tasks

  • Applies mathematical models and techniques to assist in the solution of scientific problems in industry and commerce and seeks out new applications of mathematical analysis.
  • Observes, records and collates data on atmospheric conditions from weather stations, satellites, and observation vessels to plot and forecast weather conditions.
  • Uses surveys, seismology and other methods to determine the earth’s mantle, crust, rock structure and type, and to analyse and predict the occurrence of seismological activity.
  • Conducts experiments and tests and uses mathematical models and theories to investigate the structure and properties of matter, transformations and propagations of energy, the behaviour of particles and their interaction with various forms of energy.

Skills

Job postings

Science
97
Mathematics
96
Critical Thinking
91
Reading Comprehension
91
Active Learning
91
Writing
85
Active Listening
78
Speaking
75
Monitoring
75
Learning Strategies
66