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Find out what work is like for a metallurgist in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Other professional occupations in physical sciences (NOC 21109).
Other professional occupations in physical sciences
Description
Professionals in other physical sciences occupations conduct theoretical and applied research in fields of physical science. Metallurgists, soil scientists and physical scientists and researchers are included in this unit group. They are employed by governments, educational institutions and a wide range of industrial establishments.
Job duties
Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Other professional occupations in physical sciences have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:
- Metallurgists
- Conduct studies into the properties and production of metals and alloys.
- Soil scientists
- Conduct research into the composition, distribution and evolution of soils.
- Material scientists
- Conduct research into the properties, composition and production of materials such as ceramics and composite materials.
- Astronauts
- Command, pilot or serve as crew members of a spacecraft to conduct scientific experiments and research, and participate in space missions as mission specialists to maintain spacecraft, install and repair space station equipment and launch and recapture satellites.
Related job titles
Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 21109), and a list of similar occupations:
- astronaut
- ballistics examiner
- materials scientist
- metallurgist
- physical metallurgist
- research scientist - ceramics
- research scientist - composite materials
- soil scientist
Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification
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