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Microgravity Research Scientist
Runs experiments that only work in the weightlessness of orbit
£40k–£85k Space race
What it involves
Designs and analyses experiments conducted on the International Space Station and commercial space stations — from protein crystal growth to novel materials manufacturing.
Skills & knowledge needed
Experimental designMaterials/biology scienceData analysisSpace operationsGrant writing
Why it's emerging now
Commercial space stations are opening microgravity research to far more companies and researchers than ever before.
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