Broiler Researcher
ぶろいらーけんきゅうしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Researchers
- Minor : Natural Science Researchers
Summary
A profession that conducts research on breed improvement, breeding management, nutrition, and health maintenance of broilers to improve the efficiency and quality of poultry production.
Description
Broiler researchers handle research from basic to applied levels on broiler improvement, breeding techniques, nutrition management, and disease countermeasures for chicken meat production. They engage in genetic breeding, optimization of feed components, improvement of breeding environments, development of disease prevention protocols, and more, aiming to enhance production efficiency and ensure food safety. Tasks include experimental design based on experimental planning methods, sample collection and analysis, statistical analysis, fieldwork, academic presentations, paper writing, and industry-academia collaboration.
Future Outlook
Due to stable growth in meat demand and interest in quality and safety, demand for research in breeding techniques and genetic breeding continues. Research utilizing AI, big data, and IoT for smart livestock farming and from a sustainability perspective is on an expansion trend.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Curious and inquisitive / Logical thinking / Patient / Sharp observation skills
Work Style
Corporate Research Institute / Domestic and International Conference Presentations / Fieldwork / Institute Employment
Career Path
Graduate Research Assistant (Master's/Doctoral) → Public Research Institute Researcher → Corporate Research Institute Researcher → Chief Researcher → Institute Director/Department Head
Required Skills
Animal Breeding Management / Experimental Design / Literature Review / Sample Collection and Analysis / Statistical Analysis
Recommended Skills
Data Visualization / English Literature Reading / Molecular Biology Techniques / Nutrition Knowledge / Presentation Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To extract trends from diverse data and formulate hypotheses. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute changes can greatly affect results. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because creativity is required for developing new breeds and breeding methods. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because the ability to acquire and apply the latest research methods and knowledge is required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced quantitative analytical skills are required for statistical analysis and mathematical model construction. |
| Planning & Organization | Because long-term experimental planning and resource management are necessary. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to quickly identify causes and implement countermeasures for occurring problems. |
Aliases
- Broiler Breeding Researcher
- Poultry Researcher
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