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Nanotechnologist

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Nanotechnologists manipulate the tiniest of particles (nanomatter) to develop new or existing technology. They work with materials (organic or inorganic) using specialist devices (nanotools) such as microscopes, on the atomic scale (the nanometre, which is one billionth of a metre).

They are also known as nanotechnology engineers.

The Work

Nanotechnology is a combination of science, technology and engineering which has a wide spectrum of applications spanning electronics, biotechnology, health and medicine, robotics and energy production. This could range from developing more effective sunscreens and more potent medicines, to more durable materials and faster electronic microprocessors.

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Pay

The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:

Salaries for nanotechnology engineers can start at around £20,000 to £27,000 a year. Nanotechnologists working in research earn between £25,000 and £35,000 a year after completing their PhD.

Senior nanotechnologists working in industry earn between £30,000 and £40,000 a year.

Academic professors teaching at a university might earn around £60,000 a year.

Conditions

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Getting In

You could work in a research centre (perhaps a university or government laboratory) or in industry. You could look for jobs on site such as New Scientist Jobs.

Workforce Education Levels (UK)

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Job Outlook Scotland

Employment

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Job Outlook Scotland and UK

  Scotland
2022
2260
3.1 %
RISE
2027
2329
  United Kingdom
2022
23200
2.2 %
RISE
2027
23711

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What Does it Take?

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Training

Getting On

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Contacts

The following organisations may be able to provide further information.

Enginuity (formerly SEMTA)
Tel: 0845 643 9001
E-mail: Customer.Services@enginuity.org
Website: https://enginuity.org/
Twitter: @Enginuity_Org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnginuityOrg

Institute of Physics (IOP)
Tel: 020 7470 4800
Website: https://www.iop.org/#gref
Twitter: @PhysicsNews
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/instituteofphysics

Royal Society of Chemistry
Tel: 01223 420066
Website: http://www.rsc.org/
Twitter: @RoySocChem
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoyalSocietyofChemistry

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