£36,400
Average salary at age 20
£83,200
Average Salary
40
Average hours per week
Description
Jobholders in this unit group perform a variety of scientific research and related activities not elsewhere classified in MINOR GROUP 211: Natural and Social Science Professionals.Main Tasks
- Plans, directs and undertakes research into natural phenomena;
- Provides technical advisory and consulting services;
- Designs tests and experiments to address research objective and find solutions;
- Applies models and techniques to medical, industrial, agricultural, military and similar applications;
- Analyses results and writes up results of tests and experiments undertaken;
- Presents results of scientific research to sponsors, addresses conferences and publishes articles outlining the methodology and results of research undertaken;
- Designs and develops an appropriate research methodology in order to address the research objective;
- Compiles and analyses quantitative and qualitative data, prepares reports and presents results to summarise main findings and conclusions;
- Advises government, private organisations and special interest groups on policy issues;
- Writes journal articles, books, and addresses conferences, seminars and the media to reveal research findings.
Qualifications
Entry is most common with a degree or equivalent qualification but is possible with other academic qualifications and/or relevant experience. On-the-job training and/or support for postgraduate study may be provided. Professional qualifications are available in some areas of activity.UK Prospects
82100
Workforce Size
11.11%
Predicted growth 2025 - 2035
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