2162 — Other researchers, unspecified discipline
Higher Skilled
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What this occupation covers
Other researchers, unspecified discipline perform research activities across a variety of disciplines for academic purposes or to provide the systematic investigation necessary for the development of new products and services, or to enhance the performance of existing ones.
Typical duties
plans, directs and undertakes research into areas of academic interest or commercial importance to their organisation
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
Entry routes and qualifications
Entrants usually possess a relevant degree or equivalent qualification, although postgraduate qualifications may be required for some jobs. Training is usually provided on-the-job.
Sponsorship information
Higher Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.
Full Table 1 going rate: £43,600 at 37.5 hours. The applicable salary requirement can differ: use the calculator.
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