Job Descriptions

Research scientists plan and carry out experiments and investigations to broaden scientific knowledge.;

Information scientists manage an organisation's information resources and make sure it's all readily available.;

Market research data analysts study statistics and information collected through surveys.;

Market research executives help clients find out about people's views on consumer products or political and social issues.;

Climate scientists study the influences on the Earth's climate over time and how these might affect it in the future.;

Biomedical scientists screen patient samples and help doctors and healthcare professionals to diagnose and treat disease.;

Clinical scientists research and develop techniques and equipment to help prevent, diagnose and treat illness.;

Consumer scientists study why people use or buy products and services, and give advice to retailers and manufacturers.;

Food scientists and food technologists develop food and drink products, making sure they are safe to consume.;

Forensic scientists prepare traces of physical evidence for use in courts of law.;

Research and development (R&D) managers lead teams of scientists and engineers to create new products and improve existing ones.;

Sports scientists use knowledge of how the body works to help people improve their health or sporting ability.;

Media researchers support producers by finding information, people and places for television or radio programmes.;

Operational researchers analyse how organisations can improve the way they work.;

User researchers collect, analyse and test data to design websites, software and applications based on user needs.;

Market researchers interview people to find out what they think about products, services or issues.;