2119- NATURAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCE PROFESSIONALS N.E.C.

Job Title: 

NATURAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCE PROFESSIONALS N.E.C.

Alternate Titles: 

Operational research scientist,Research associate (medical),Research fellow (university),Researcher (university),Scientific officer,Scientist,Sports scientist,University researcher

Job 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.

Education: 

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.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 1.2
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 3.1
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

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.
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Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK