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Science and research
Astronauts fly spacecraft and do experiments in space.
You can get into this career by:
You can apply for astronaut training with the European Astronaut Corps or with NASA. You need to be between 27 and 37 years old and able to speak English fluently. It'll be helpful if you can speak basic Russian because it's used along with English on the International Space Station. You'll have an advantage if you're a pilot with at least 1,000 hours of flying experience in a high performance aircraft like a fighter jet.
You'll also need a degree and a postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject like:
You'll need:
You could:
You’ll have several years’ training before you’re ready to be selected for a mission. It may take you years to be selected for a space flight. Once you’re selected, you’ll get mission specific training. Your flight in space could last between 6 months and a year. With experience you could be selected for other missions. You could also move into management, teaching, research or set up your own consultancy business.
Nanotechnologists design, create and manipulate materials on a tiny scale.
Astronomers study the origin and make-up of the universe, including its planets, stars, galaxies and black holes.
Sports scientists use knowledge of how the body works to help people improve their health or sporting ability.
Education technicians support science, art, IT or design and technology teachers by preparing equipment and materials for practical lessons.
Biotechnologists use plants, animals, microbes, biochemistry and genetics to develop new products and improve existing ones.
Data analyst-statisticians collect numerical information to identify trends, create models and present results.
Veolia’s apprenticeship scheme puts you at the forefront of Ecological Transformation, contributing towards their purpose of protecting the planets natural resources, while supporting the communities they work in.They know that everyone at Veolia can help work alongside communities, look after the environment in small and big ways, and contribute towards their inclusive culture.
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