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Are you interested in finding out about real people working in real jobs?
The Real Life Profiles are the stories of people working in science and
technology. Find out what inspired them to get to where they are today.
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| Rebecca
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Environmental Scientist
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I go boating and fishing … for work! I also get to go to some really nice places, like Airlie Beach...
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| Ruben
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Science Communicator
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I love the variety, the travel, meeting people and making kids laugh...
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| Fran
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Engineer
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I love being able to travel around Brisbane while going out on inspections and meet people from different fields...
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| Megan
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Research Assistant
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I collect DNA from twins looking for genes that might contribute to common human diseases...
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| Justin
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Avionics trainee
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I maintain electrical, instrument and radio systems on the Bell 206B Kiowa helicopter...
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| Wendy
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Science Communicator
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I enjoy the fact that I am able to combine my love of writing with my scientific training...
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| Gerrod
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Software Architect
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The IT industry is so varied. If you apply yourself and you’re good at what you do, then you can really go far...
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| Daniel
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Science Teacher
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If you can make a positive difference in just one child’s life, then none of the effort you’ve put in was futile...
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| Stewart
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GIS Analyst
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I provide intelligence to decision makers during large bushfires, including fire location and fire movement...
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| Kristen
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Senior Research Officer
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My research involves designing cancer vaccines which work by teaching a patient’s immune system to recognise and fight its own cancer...
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| Alistair
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Vector Control Officer
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I kill mosquitoes – I can’t believe they pay me for it! We cover the top half of Queensland and respond to cases of dengue fever.
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| Teong
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Doctor and PhD Research Student (Surgery)
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The aim to ultimately find a cure for brain tumours inspired me to be a doctor and then study neurosurgery
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| Victoria
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Managing Director EcoBiotics Limited
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I crawl around in rainforests collecting wierd and wonderful things ...
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| Andrew
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Project Assistant
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I work on a telescope that kids can operate remotely via the Internet ...
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| Annette
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Scientist (Histology)
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I prepare tissue specimens ready for analysis by pathologists ...
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| Jennifer
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PhD student
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I conduct research at QUT into therapies for the treatment of damaged tissues...
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| Jamie
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Lab Technician
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I test the quality of products in the cement/concrete industry...
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| Beatrice
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Site Engineer (Civil)
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I wanted a career to challenge me, where I'd work in various places...
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| Andrew
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PhD student
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I study an insect that transmits the sugarcane Fiji disease...
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| Neil
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Industrial Designer / Product Designer
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I get to be creative with new technologies to design systems and products...
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| Andrea
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Physiotherapist
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I work with patients who are in intensive care or have recently had surgery...
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| Sebastian
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Geophysicist
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I use earthquake data to study the earth's sub-surface to find oil and gas fields..
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| Moana
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Research Assistant
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I study plant and marine life to find ways to develop drugs for diseases...
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| Matt
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Professor of Chemistry
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Find a job you love and you'll never work another day in your life...
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| Jonica
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Reporter, ABC TV, Catalyst
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I love researching a new story, filming on location and meeting people...
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| James
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Space Projects Engineer
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I'm working on a project to build an Australian satellite...
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| Gregory
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Principal Research Biotechnologist
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I get to travel to interesting places to pursue my passion for science...
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| Daniel
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IT Manager (Asia)
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I look after the IT for an architectural co. that designed Stadium Australia...
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| Bernie
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Science Writer/Broadcaster
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I travelled the outback with 15 scientists/journos doing Science in the Pub...
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| Greg
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Project Engineer (Aviation)
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I've always had an interest in aviation and I wanted to do engineering...
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| Daneia
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Postgraduate student
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I like knowing the research I'm doing will help to understand breast cancer...
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| Cynthia
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Clinical Psychologist / Research Fellow
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It's a great feeling knowing I have helped children to live happier lives...
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| Ben
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Applications Engineer
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I write computer programs using a computer programming language called Java...
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