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Research Scientist
Discovers new things
Demand: Growing Science Experiments Maths & Puzzles Space & Stars
What they do
Asks questions nobody has answered and designs experiments in physics, chemistry, biology or medicine to find out.
Try it now
Run a fair test: which paper towel soaks up the most water? Change only one thing at a time.
Study path
Degree in a science subject, then a master's and doctorate.
Future outlook
Breakthroughs in medicine, materials and energy come from researchers.