Merchant Marine Science Researcher
しょうせん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 profession that researches theories, policies, and technologies related to merchant ship operations and shipping economics, proposing improvements in safety and efficiency, environmental measures, etc.
Description
Merchant marine science researchers are specialists who academically study various issues related to merchant ships, such as ship operation technologies, shipping economics, logistics policies, safety and environmental measures. At universities, research institutions, government and private research institutes, they conduct literature reviews, data analysis, simulations, and field observations, and present papers or make policy recommendations. They also participate in domestic and international conferences and industry-academia-government collaboration projects, contributing to the sustainability and efficiency of the shipping industry.
Future Outlook
With advances in decarbonization and digitalization, research demand is expected to increase for technology development of environmentally friendly ships and optimization of international logistics.
Personality Traits
Curious or has a spirit of inquiry / Good at logical thinking / Has attention to detail / Has autonomy / Has patience
Work Style
Academic Conference Travel / Collaborative Research / Fieldwork / Project-based / University Research Institution Employment
Career Path
Graduate Research Fellow → Assistant Professor → Lecturer/Associate Professor → Professor → Industry Research Institute Researcher → Policy Think Tank Researcher
Required Skills
Academic Writing / Data Analysis / Expert Knowledge (Merchant Marine Science and Shipping Economics) / Literature Review / Research Methodology
Recommended Skills
Field Research / GIS / Marine Simulation / Reading and Writing English Academic Papers
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it requires logical analysis of complex data and market trends. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accurately handling details of data and literature directly impacts the reliability of results. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because original thinking is required for new research themes and policy proposals. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because autonomy and leadership are required to set and advance one's own research themes. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because continuous learning is needed to adapt to changes in shipping technology and international regulations. |
| Problem Solving | Because the ability to develop solutions for operational and economic challenges is necessary. |
Related Qualifications
- Doctorate (Maritime Science)
- Master's (Merchant Marine Science)
Aliases
- Maritime Economics Researcher
- Maritime Science Researcher
- Shipping Researcher
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