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Is being a biofuels technology manager a good fit for you?

Plans and leads research into making fuels from plants and waste. Tests new materials and methods that could be sold soon.

What the work involves

  • Designs and runs research projects on making biofuels.
  • Analyses data from biofuel studies, such as water treatment and fluid flow.
  • Prepares or oversees plans for biofuel experiments.
  • Gives technical and scientific guidance to staff doing biofuel research.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be curious and persuading. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onSome. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousStrong. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingSome. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
  • Security. Steady work in a well-run organisation.
  • Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.

How much training it needs

Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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