This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
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Nanotechnologists in Australia generally can earn between $80,243 to $88,940 per annum, which translates to about $1,540 to $1,710 per week. Increase your earning capacity by obtaining supporting qualifications in physics, chemistry, electronics engineering, biotechnologies, pharmaceutical engineering, and computer science.
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There are no clear employment figures for Australian Nanotechnologists. They are employed by medical research and technology companies, hospitals and health organisations, robotics manufacturers, cosmetic and pharmaceutical companies, and academic research institutions.
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Launch your career as a Nanotechnologist in Australia with a Bachelor of Science (Nanotechnology) or Bachelor of Science (Nanoscience and Materials). As your career progresses consider post-graduate qualifications such as the Master of Nanotechnology and a PhD.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023
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Nanotechnologists manipulate the world’s smallest matter and substances (ie, atoms and molecules that are smaller than 100 millionth of a millimetre) to develop innovative equipment, materials, medications, and diagnostic tools. They are at the leading edge of medical research and biotechnologies and can specialise in biomechanical engineering, agriculture, renewable energies, food manufacturing, robotics, cosmetics, pharmaceutical engineering and much much more.
As a Nanotechnologist you could be conducting an experiment to test a theory you’ve developed, ordering chemicals to use in the laboratory, using computer modelling software, overseeing staff in the laboratory, delivering a presentation to a group of medical professionals, working with academic researchers to publish your research findings, collaborating with a robotics engineer, or attending an international conference on regenerative medicine and biotechnologies.
To succeed in this occupation you’ll need a curious mind, a strong set of technical skills, and the ability to document and showcase your innovations and research findings.
