I want a job where I can: research/gather information, organize and do basic, preliminary analysis on said information, write reports. But not a paralegal, not in academia, probably not in tech. What field with a decent employment outlook would allow me to utilize my strengths? [little long inside, sorry!]
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posted by peacrow
on Nov 27, 2012 -
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How do you market researchers do what you do? I’m curious about the profession and I’d like some information on how researchers actually spend time. Special projects at my design service firm often include an element of conjecture about potential audience. When we work on projects that might be legitimately useful or tool-like, I’d like to introduce some rigor into our process and know better when to think about hiring a contractor or outside vendor for research.
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posted by migurski
on Aug 11, 2012 -
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After a few months of looking, I've found another research-related job at my university. Tell me what doors it will open to me that weren't open already.
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posted by Nomyte
on Oct 30, 2011 -
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I'm thinking of doing a major career change, and I'm interested in up-and-coming environmental technologies. I'm having a hard time separating the facts from the hype. Help me figure out what the next great field of green technology is!
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posted by Dilligas
on May 6, 2011 -
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What positions does "research assistant" translate into in the real world?
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posted by Nomyte
on Jan 4, 2011 -
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I just got hired at a psychology research lab at a very prestigious university. I have no background in academic research and very little academic background in this field. I have an associates degree in humanities, and psychology is a field that interests me greatly. What can I do to not mess this up?
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posted by two lights above the sea
on Nov 23, 2010 -
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My boss has asked me to work on getting our company a contract with the U.S. government's General Services Administration (GSA). I have been doing some research and reading everything I can about it, but I think this may be too big of a job for just me. Does anyone have any experience with working on a contract like this or know of any good resources for help? Anything that any of you can offer would be great. Thanks!
posted by healthykindofsick
on Aug 6, 2010 -
9 answers
I'm a PhD candidate who just got hired to (ghost)write academic essays for a company. The pay is fine, and I've been emailing with a real person. Their website also seems legit, and they explicitly told me that this is legal. Could it still be a scam?
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posted by earlofrochester
on Jun 7, 2010 -
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What should I take into consideration when spearheading an anthology project? What resources are out there for us?
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posted by divabat
on May 30, 2008 -
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I will finish my PhD in a few months, and now is the season for postdoc applications. Thing is, I am not sure if I want to stay and academia. Should I apply for postdocs anyways and keep my options open? If not, any Ph.D.s out there (especially physicists) who have any advice on making the transition away academia?
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posted by TheyCallItPeace
on Nov 18, 2007 -
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Librarians: Is the library the right place for me, and do I need an MLS to get there?
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posted by neurodoc
on May 8, 2007 -
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Are there other places that will pay you to research answers to questions besides Google Answers?
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posted by Dean_Paxton
on Sep 7, 2004 -
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