Natural Science Researcher
しぜんかがくけいけんきゅうしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Researchers
- Minor : Natural Science Researchers
Summary
Specialist who conducts experiments, observations, and theoretical constructions to elucidate the principles and phenomena of natural science.
Description
Natural science researchers are experts who elucidate natural phenomena using experiments, observations, and mathematical models in fields such as physics, chemistry, biology, and earth sciences. They contribute new knowledge to society by setting research themes, formulating research plans, collecting data through experiments or fieldwork, performing statistical analyses, and presenting at conferences or writing papers. Affiliation institutions are diverse, including universities, public research institutes, and corporate research labs, and they participate in domestic and international collaborative research and industry-academia partnership projects. In addition to deep knowledge in their specialized fields, they are required to acquire the latest technologies and analytical techniques and comply with research ethics.
Future Outlook
Demand for research in environmental issues, energy, and medical/health fields is increasing, and the adoption of research methods utilizing AI and big data is advancing, leading to stable demand expected in the future. Competition is intense, but the market value of highly specialized personnel remains high.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Curious and inquisitive / Logical thinking / Patient
Work Style
Collaborative Research / Corporate Research Institute / Culture School / Fieldwork / Lab Work
Career Path
Graduate Student (Master's/Doctoral) → Postdoc (Postdoctoral Researcher) → Assistant Professor → Associate Professor/Lecturer → Professor → Chief Researcher at Research Institute
Required Skills
Basic Knowledge of Statistics and Mathematics / Experimental Techniques and Analytical Instrument Operation / Paper Writing / Research Planning / Statistical Analysis
Recommended Skills
English Paper Reading and Writing / Programming (Python, MATLAB) / Project Management / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | High logical thinking is required for interpreting experimental results and data. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required in precise experimental operations and data recording. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | It is necessary to continuously learn new knowledge and technologies. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | High quantitative analytical skills are needed for statistical analysis and mathematical model construction. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to solve problems arising in experiments is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Long hours of experiments and fieldwork are required, but heavy labor is minimal. |
Related Qualifications
- Doctorate
- Master of Science
- Professional Engineer (Chemical/Environmental Division)
Aliases
- Basic Science Researcher
- Natural Science Researcher
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