Nutrition Researcher
えいようがくけんきゅうしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Researchers
- Minor : Humanities and Social Science Researchers
Summary
A specialist who scientifically elucidates the roles and effects of nutrients related to human health and disease prevention, and researches the functionality of diets and foods.
Description
Nutrition researchers investigate the effects of foods and nutrients on the human body from basic research to clinical trials across multiple perspectives, contributing to health promotion, disease prevention, and functional food development. They use techniques such as chemical analysis, cell culture, animal experiments, and human intervention trials to plan research, design experiments, analyze data, write papers, and present at conferences. They work at universities, public research institutions, and corporate research labs, and must continuously follow the latest research trends.
Future Outlook
With the aging population and growing importance of lifestyle disease countermeasures, demand for nutrition research is expanding. Applications in new fields such as personalized nutrition and functional food development are expected.
Personality Traits
Cautious and meticulous / Curious and inquisitive / Logical thinker
Work Style
Collaborative Research / Conference Trips / Project-based / Research Institute Employment / University Research Institution Affiliation
Career Path
Graduate School (Master's/Doctoral) Completion → Postdoc Researcher → Assistant Professor/Lecturer → Associate Professor → Professor → Corporate Researcher
Required Skills
Analytical Instrument Operation / Cell Culture / Clinical Trial Implementation / Experimental Planning / Paper Reading and Writing / Statistical Analysis
Recommended Skills
Data Visualization / English Paper Reading and English Presentation / Epidemiological Surveys / Programming (Python, R)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Analysis of scientific data and logical reasoning are essential. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required for measuring and managing trace components. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Need to continuously learn the latest research methods and knowledge. |
| Problem Solving | Problem-solving skills are needed to identify factors causing variations in experimental results. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly laboratory work with relatively low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Sports Nutritionist
- Dietitian
- Registered Dietitian
Aliases
- Nutrition Researcher
- Nutrition Scholar
- Nutritional Science Researcher
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