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Natural and Social Science Professionals
Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of scientific research and related activities.
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£40,575
Average salary
New workers start around £22,217.70. Normal pay is £40,575 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £40,574.74.
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Annual Openings
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in Cornwall, and do<br /> not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Writes journal articles, books, and addresses conferences, seminars and the media to reveal research findings.
- Advises government, private organisations and special interest groups on policy issues.
- Compiles and analyses quantitative and qualitative data, prepares reports and presents results to summarise main findings and conclusions.
- Designs and develops an appropriate research methodology in order to address the research objective.
- Presents results of scientific research to sponsors, addresses conferences and publishes articles outlining the methodology and results of research undertaken.
- Analyses results and writes up results of tests and experiments undertaken.
- Applies models and techniques to medical, industrial, agricultural, military and similar applications.
- Designs tests and experiments to address research objective and find solutions.
- Provides technical advisory and consulting services.
- Plans, directs and undertakes research into natural phenomena.
Available Courses
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Biomedical Science)
Extended Diploma
Penwith College
BA (Hons) Human Behavioural Studies
Bachelor’s Degree
Truro College
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Biomedical Science)
Extended Diploma
Truro College
A Level Modern History
A Level
Truro College
