Researcher
Conduct studies and analyze data to contribute to an industry’s body of research.
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- What's it like to be a Researcher?
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What's it like to be a Researcher?
Researchers can be found in every industry, studying patterns and trends to present findings that can be useful to stakeholders. They can work in industries including academia, medicine, science, finance, engineering, and technology. While the industry can vary, all Researchers share the same objective: to gather data. A Researcher’s tools can include books, journals, surveys, interviews and tests.Tasks and duties
- Analyzing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data.
- Identifying patterns and trends in data.
- Conducting research experiments.
- Sourcing information from books, journals, and the Internet.
- Holding interviews or focus group discussions.
- Creating hypotheses and testing the validity.
- Conducting questionnaires, surveys, and polls.
- Creating research timelines and meeting deadlines accordingly.
- Recording findings and creating reports.
- Maintaining databases and checking for errors.
- Working within provided budgets.
- Addressing research issues and errors.
- Preparing research papers to be published in journals.
- Abiding by a Researcher’s strict code of ethics.
- Keeping all research findings confidential until completion.
- Presenting findings to stakeholders.
How to become a Researcher
To become a Researcher, you must pursue degrees in the field you wish to enter. The higher the degree you obtain, the more potential you have for your career growth.
- 1.Pursue a bachelor degree in a field of study of your choice.
- 2.Complete on-the-job training during your fourth year of college in your chosen field.
- 3.Pursue a masters degree. While pursuing your masters degree, apply for an entry-level job in the field of your choice.
- 4.Upon completing your postgraduate degree, apply for a Researcher position.
- 5.Pursue a Ph.D. in a field of your choice.
- 6.Upon completing your Ph.D., apply for a higher Researcher position until you become Head Researcher. You may also take on a professorial role with this doctorate degree.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Researcher employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Researching
Publication
Communication Skills
Data Collection
Thoroughness
Statistics
Market Research
Analysis
Data Analysis
Email
Time Management
Computer Literacy
Machine Learning
Computer Science
Analytical Thinking
Tagalog
SQL Query Language
Autonomy
Data Management
Database Systems
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4.0Jun 2023
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Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationEducation & Training
The good thingsIt is challenging because the scope of work varies although it is mostly data management and policy making.
The challengesThe culture within the organization is quite different as of the usual.
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