Researcher

From WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

Researcher

A Researcher is an individual who conducts scientific research to advance knowledge in an area of interest. In academic institutions, a researcher is usually a university lecturer or professor in a specific field, who conducts research as part of their job.

Roles and Responsibilities[edit | edit source]

The primary role of a researcher is to conduct scientific research in a specific field of study. This involves designing and implementing research studies, collecting and analyzing data, and interpreting the results. Researchers also write research papers and reports to share their findings with the scientific community. In addition, they may present their research at conferences and seminars.

Types of Researchers[edit | edit source]

There are several types of researchers, including:

  • Academic Researcher: An academic researcher works in a university or college. They conduct research as part of their job and often teach students.
  • Industrial Researcher: An industrial researcher works in a company or organization. They conduct research to develop new products or improve existing ones.
  • Government Researcher: A government researcher works for a government agency. They conduct research to inform policy decisions.
  • Independent Researcher: An independent researcher is not affiliated with any institution or organization. They conduct research on their own or in collaboration with others.

See Also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]


Researcher Resources
Wikipedia
WikiMD
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index‏‎ - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes

Search WikiMD

Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD

WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

Let Food Be Thy Medicine
Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates

Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD