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Analytical chemist
An analytical chemist assesses the chemical structure and nature of substances for a variety of purposes including drug development, forensic analysis and toxicology.

Occupational psychologist
Applies psychological knowledge, theory and practice to the world of work to help organisations get the best performance from their employees and to improve employees’ own job satisfaction.

Costume designer
A costume designer is responsible for the design, creation and purchase of costumes worn in screen and stage productions.

Biochemist
This is an exciting time in the world of biochemistry. Especially so in Ireland, where many of the world’s top pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies now have a significant presence. Many of these are investing heavily in research and development, boding well for future generations of Irish biochemists.

Recruitment consultant
Finds candidates on behalf of client companies to fill temporary and permanent job positions.

Games developer
A games developer designs or programmes games for a variety of formats, such as consoles, wireless applications, the internet and mobile phones.

Animator
A chance to use your creativity and technological know-how to win an Oscar. The Irish animation industry is growing fast and winning international awards for its distinctive, artistic films.

Barrister
Barristers offer advice about legal cases to clients and advocates on their behalf in court.

Computer scientist
The work of computer scientist and computer engineers do overlap in certain areas but computer science is a discrete profession and one that attracts some of the world’s brightest minds.

Fashion designer
Creates clothing and accessory designs for high-street fashion, ready-to- wear outlets and specialist markets such as haute couture.

Cloud computing

Drilling engineer
A drilling engineer is responsible for the financial and technical operations involved in drilling gas and oil.