Nanotechnologist

Nano means one billionth, and so nanotechnologists design and build things on a tiny scale! They may be creating tiny devices or materials, performing experiments to test the technology they've produced or using computer to intepret data gathered from this. They need to have good analysing skills to ensure their nanotechnology is working as well as it can be, and persistence in case things don't always go right first time, or second time, or the third! To become a nanotechnologist, you usually need a degree or postgraduate qualification in a related subject such an nanoscience, physics, chemistry or electronics engineering. Some employers may also want you to be working towards a PhD. If you're working towards a PhD, you may also have the opportunity to give lectures and run workshops for students. Nanotechnologists can earn between £13,000 and £60,000.