Other Researchers, Unspecified Discipline
25AI USED FOR25%moving to70%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
CAREERMASH (EN)FROM GENERAL STUDIES →
Other Researchers, Unspecified Discipline
Researchers ask big questions about the world and find answers using data and evidence. Whether they work in science, health, society, the environment or business, researchers help us understand how things work and how to solve real problems.
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI can already do some of this job, but the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior ResearcherAs a Junior Researcher, you will assist in data collection and preliminary analysis, gaining hands-on experience in research methodologies.£25,000 - £30,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level ResearcherIn this role, you will lead specific research projects, manage data analysis, and contribute to publications and presentations.£35,000 - £50,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior ResearcherAs a Senior Researcher, you will oversee large-scale projects, mentor junior staff, and drive strategic research initiatives.£60,000+
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.