Humanities Researcher
じんぶんか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 profession that conducts theoretical and empirical research in the humanities, deepening insights into diverse aspects of human society such as culture, history, language, and philosophy.
Description
Humanities researchers are specialists who conduct research on phenomena in human society and culture, such as literature, linguistics, philosophy, and history. They employ methods such as collecting and analyzing documents and historical materials, fieldwork, interviews, and qualitative analysis to provide new knowledge through theory construction and comparative studies. They also handle conference presentations, paper writing, collaborative research, lectures at educational institutions, publishing academic books and papers, securing external funding, and a wide range of other activities.
Future Outlook
With advancements in Digital Humanities and big data analysis, demand for text mining and data-driven research is increasing. It is a field expected to contribute to interdisciplinary research and societal implementation.
Personality Traits
Capable of critical thinking / Curious and inquisitive / Excellent communication skills / Objective / Patient
Work Style
Academia / Project-based / Public Research Institutions / Remote / Think Tank
Career Path
Graduate Student (Master's/PhD) → Postdoc Researcher → Assistant Professor/Lecturer → Associate Professor → Professor → Institute Researcher
Required Skills
Data Analysis / English Paper Reading and Writing / Literature Review / Paper Writing / Presentation
Recommended Skills
Classical Languages / Field Research / Statistical Analysis / Text Mining
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Important for critically interpreting literature and data to construct theoretical frameworks. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because interpretation of details or citation errors affects the credibility of research. |
| Communication Skills | Required for clear expression in paper writing, conference presentations, and lectures. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is essential for proposing new perspectives and theoretical models. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Proactivity is required to set and advance one's own research themes. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Necessary due to the need to learn diverse academic backgrounds and languages. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantitative analysis is rarely used in areas outside the specialty. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, with minimal physical burden. |
Related Qualifications
- Doctorate (Ph.D.)
- Master's Degree
Aliases
- Humanities Researcher
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