Linguistics Researcher
げんご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 research position that theoretically and empirically analyzes the structure and mechanisms of language use to deepen linguistic knowledge.
Description
Linguistics researchers study various fields such as phonetics, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics of languages both domestically and internationally, contributing to the development of technologies and theories. They collect real data through corpus analysis and fieldwork, conduct analysis using statistical methods and computers, construct theoretical models, and verify existing models. At universities, research institutions, and corporate research departments, they write papers, present at conferences, and engage in education and applied research.
Future Outlook
With the expanding demand for computational linguistics and natural language processing technologies, opportunities for active roles in language data analysis and AI-related research fields are increasing.
Personality Traits
Curious and inquisitive / Good at logical thinking / Patient
Work Style
Corporate R&D Departments / Fieldwork / Public Research Institutions / Remote / Research Institute Employment
Career Path
Master's Research Assistant → Doctoral Research Assistant → Postdoctor → Assistant Professor / Lecturer → Associate Professor / Associate Researcher → Professor / Researcher
Required Skills
Corpus Analysis / Field Survey / Literature Review / Programming (Data Processing) / Statistical Analysis
Recommended Skills
Paper Writing / Python / Speech Analysis Software / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Ability to logically analyze and model language structures is required. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Need to accurately capture subtle linguistic phenomena. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Need to continuously acquire new theories and methods. |
| Problem Solving | Theoretical problem-solving and improvements in analysis methods are required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work and sedentary study, with low physical demands. |
Aliases
- Language Researcher
- Linguist
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