Career questions tagged research
Research is a skill acquired by increasing knowledge of a particular topic. Popular careers include research scientist, historian, and sociologist. For more information, please read below. Read more Show less
What is a day in the life of a neurologist?
I'm interested in research, but what would I do during the day? Is it mostly hands-on or writing or both? #research #clinical-research
How essential is your degree type (BS, MS, Phd) in the research field?
I would like to know how the different degree types could impact my role in the research field. Is there an incentive to continuing my education past a bachelor's degree? #science #research #biochemistry #laboratory #lab-technician
What boundaries, if any, can limit a Research Assistant's role in conducting experiments to produce results?
I would like to know how successful I can expect to be as a Research Assistant. My goal is to study Biochemistry and work in a laboratory finding cures for diseases. My dream is to incorporate my passion for science into a career that will provide unlimited growth and success. #science #research #biochemistry #laboratory
Are jobs in science really decreasing, and if so, is it still a good idea to go into them if you're dedicated enough?
I've heard conflicting statements about this. Some people have told me that pure science fields (not engineering, just research etc) are getting harder to find jobs in. Is this true? #science #biology #jobs #research #chemistry #job-market
Which do you find better when it comes to the pharmacy world, working in a research lab or a pharmacy in a drug store/hospital?
I have been accepted into a pre-pharmacy program and I am hoping to finish school with a Pharm-D. I feel that a research lab will be better for me because I want to help in finding things like the cure to cancer or the cure to Alzheimer's and I believe that the cure is in medicine. I want to know what its like from different viewpoints and which, in the long run, will be better for me. #medicine #research #pharmacy #pharmacists #pharmacist #medical-research #laboratory #pharmd
Does research at the collegiate level satisfy the search for beauty and excitement that science lovers are looking for?
I have heard that the road to becoming a professor is long and grueling and like any journey, you have to jump through a lot of hoops and do a lot of grunt-work to achieve your end goal. Does the research that graduate students and post-docs do satisfy their quest for knowledge? In other words, is the research you get to do exciting? Is it what you expected it would be going in? When you finally do become a professor, do you have more freedom over your research than you did as a grad student/post-doc? Is your research as a professor exciting and fulfilling? #college #graduate-school #research #professors
How much freedom do college physics professors have when determining their topics of research?
I understand that most college professors seek funding from national organizations for their research by writing grants. If you receive the grant, how much freedom do you have in determining how you use the money in your research? Does the organization tell you what they want you to research with their money? #research #physics #professors #grants #researchers
As a woman hoping to enter the field of neuroscience, what are the best ways to combat the idea that cutting-edge STEM fields are better suited to men?
As a future psychologist, neuroscientist, and/or neurobiology researcher, I am concerned about the male-centric views surrounding STEM fields. As a feminist, though, I won't let this deter me. I am only wondering how other women studying and/or working in STEM, especially in psychology or neuroscience, deal with people/situations who try to challenge the increasing involvement of women in STEM. What are things that you can say to people, men or women, who ask why you chose STEM instead of a more "feminine" job? How do you inform people about the need for women in STEM? #psychology #biology #research #therapy #neuroscience #sexism #gender #neurobiology
Would you recommend pursuing grad school for someone who wants to work with animals in the wild or in conservatories?
I want to either research animals in the wild, or work with injured or endangered animals in a conservatory. Do you think I could pursue this with an undergrad degree in biology or zoology, or would I need to continue on to grad school? #science #biology #research #animals #environmental-science #zoology #animal-conservation #animal-science
How does one go about making advances and making developments in their research?
I have always pondered on the thought on how someone goes about their research. I have questioned how many things like how many hours do you spend studying the material, is it mostly theoretical, is it conceptual, do you have to prove it, how many times do you have to prove it? Many questions run through my head when it comes to research because in all honesty I have a slight interest in it and I'd love to learn just more general knowledge about it, and how to get involved in it and how to go about it. Whether it be hours upon hours of studying DNA or researching electrolysis. I'd love to learn how to get involved in a research project. So I guess one of the many questions here is how do you get involved in research pertaining to different subjects? How many hours spent of this research is spent in a book or on a computer? Also, how many hours of this is a hand on experience? #science #research #chemistry
Is technology decreasing the number of jobs in the pharmacy field?
Recent news is about a robot who found a cure to cancer it has not been confirmed as the patient died before the treatment was implemented. #medicine #research #biomedical-engineering #pharmacy #pharmaceuticals
What faculties or companies will allow for independent genetic research with funding for large scale projects?
Hello, my name is Maurice and I seeking answer for my questions about life. I plan to go to college to major in chemical engineering / biological science(biochemistry)to better understand mutation and adaption of specific species. My hope is do experiments to better benefit society. #biology #biochemistry #molecular-biology #research #clinical-research #research-and-development #medical-research
Would it be useful to obtain an M.D. / Ph. D. degree as opposed to one or the other?
I would like to become some type of doctor (anesthesiologist, oncologist, pediatric neurologist) in the future. In addition to this, I also want to do research. I wish to get my M.D. And Ph. D. #college #medicine #graduate-school #research #doctorate-degree #medical-education #medical-research #molecular-biology
What is the average time it takes to complete an M.D. / Ph. D. degree?
I plan on majoring in molecular biology in college on a pre-med track with hopes to go to medical school to get my M.D./Ph. D. I was wondering how long it would take to pursue this degree? #college #medicine #graduate-school #research #medical-education #molecular-biology #clinical-research
How does a clinical microbiologist move on a daily basis? Is there daily research to be done?
I have always been interested in being a clinical microbiologist because biology is my strongest point. #biology #research #microbiology
As a biomedical Engieer, what new innovation in research is taking palce today that will impact the quality of life for someone with disabilities?
I would like to be a biomedical engineer. I designed a prototype prosthetic arm this summer. Besides the obvious, arms, legs, etc are there any new research for other types of medical disabilities. Are there any machines to detect cancer early? #mechanical-engineering #research #electrical-engineering #biomedical
Is a double major in psychology and neuroscience worth it to get an edge on graduate school applications?
I am currently a freshman psychology major and I'm about to add a neuroscience double major because I think it might help me get into a better grad school. The problem is that I'm afraid that this double major might take time away that I could be using for internships/research, etc. It's possible graduate schools might have higher regards for these activities than for a double major, and I don't want to end up hindering myself. Do you recommend I keep the double major, or am I better off just focusing on gaining as much internship/research experience as possible? #psychology #internships #graduate-school #research #neuroscience #double-major #academic-advising #scheduling
In your experience, are psychology internships *or* research experience more important for acceptance to graduate school?
I'm currently an underclassman, however I'd like to gain some quality experience for grad school. Considering that I'm looking to become a professor who conducts research, I thought that in my case pursuing research experience might be the better call. Is this the correct type of thinking, or would an internship outside of my college count for just as much on a graduate school resume? #psychology #internships #graduate-school #research #resume #experience
What are some key tips for connecting with faculty within your major so that you can eventually do research with someone?
I am currently a freshman in psychology and neuroscience, but I'd like to start getting to know my professors now so that I have a solid network when it comes time to get some research experience. What are some key ways to connect with faculty, and how do you approach the process of finding someone to do research with? #psychology #research #undergraduate #neuroscience #professors
When should psychology majors looking to pursue a Ph.D. program plan to enter said program?
I'm currently a freshman psychology major, but I want to start planning early for what I want to do upon graduating with my bachelors. I'd like to become a psychology professor and researcher. I've heard a number of different options for this...1.) You can attend a grad program straight out of your undergrad, 2.) You can go get your masters degree in between undergrad and your Ph.D., or 3.) You can take 2 years or so to work as a research assistant before your Ph.D. program in order to gain paid experience. Is one of these paths more ideal than the others? Does it vary by person and what they plan to do with their Ph.D.? #psychology #graduate-school #college-admissions #research #graduate-programs
How powerful is LinkedIn ?
What is the role of LinkedIn in getting a job in US, are resumes given equal importance as LinkedIn. Which one is better ? #research #human-resources #resume #recruiting #resume-writing #linkedin #job-application
How does the concept of the dialogical self impact our daily conversations?
The dialogical self is the mind's ability to imagine the different positions of participants in an internal dialogue in close connections with external dialogue. This theory weaves together two conecpts: self and dialogue to understand interconnections of self and society. How does this theory impact sociology, psychology, and the way we communicate in general? This ability comes natural to me and also reminds me of self vs. different subject positions in our culture. #psychology #marketing #research #communications #sociology #public-relations #business-intelligence #personality
Does living and growing up in a cosmopolitan area affect an individual's creativity?
People are who are intelligent aren't necessarily intellectual. I read a piece by a professor at Swarthmore College about how intellectual people see links between ideas and theories. Also, the majority of people in my town are part of the "Creative Class." Does the rise of the creative class contribute to more cosmopolitan areas? #business #psychology #research #communications #economics #sociology #public-relations #public-speaking
How can I expand my knowledge on colleges I will potentially be attending?
I am going into my junior year of high school, a big year for many students who are planning to attend college after graduating. I have to study for the SATs, take the SATs, start applying for scholarships and to colleges/universities. Before I start applying to colleges though, I would like to limit the amount of colleges I would be applying to. College applications cost money, and I do not want to waste money on colleges that I will likely be denied to. How can I gather research on colleges so that it is easier for me to choose what college I want to attend? #college #student #research #high-school #college-selection #knowledge
What are some tips for getting research opportunities while an undergraduate?
I'm currently a high-school senior who will be starting college in the fall of 2017 and I hope to be involved in research at my university as soon as possible, but I'm not sure how best to go about doing that. #college #science #biology #research #chemistry #physics
Should your undergraduate research directly relate to biomedical research if you're interested in pursuing a MD/PhD?
I am a college sophomore majoring in Biochemistry/Biophysics, and I'm trying to decided between different labs on campus. I am planning on applying to MD/PhD programs in the future, and I was wondering how important it is for my undergraduate research to be applicable to a clinical setting. For example, there's a lab on campus that studies the iron homeostasis mechanisms in plants that is interesting to me, but is not particularly 'biomedical' in nature. Is it still worthwhile to pursue that type of research? #doctor #medicine #science #research #md-phd
Do you know of any tips for writing college level research papers, specifically in the science fields?
I'm a college student who is going to pursue a science career and I have recently been assigned many research papers for my various courses, particularly in my science classes. I'm looking for some tips to writing a well rounded research paper. #science #teaching #research