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Researcher Courses

Researchers are degree-qualified professionals who seek to discover new information and technologies in their field of expertise. It could be market research (customer behaviour for product development), environmental research (changes in weather patterns for climate modelling), zoological research (animal breeding patterns for conservation of endangered species), or medical research (testing pharmaceuticals for the treatment of diseases like cancer or diabetes).

As as researcher you’ll be gathering data using industry accepted methodologies, then analysing and comparing the information with other studies or historical data. Once complete, you’ll publish your findings and have the results cross-checked and reviewed by peers and contemporaries in the same field.

It’s important work and researchers generally share (or sell) their findings to peak industry bodies, academic institutions, and private enterprises to improve their services or product offerings.

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Popular Researcher Courses

There are 32 courses available for people who want to become a Researcher. These are the top 5 most popular courses.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Researchers earn?

Researchers generally earn in excess of $100,000 per annum. You can increase your earning capacity by publishing books, papers, and educational materials based on your research.

What are the job opportunities for Researchers?

Research is a specialist field so there are no clear employment figures for this occupation. Researchers are employed by government agencies, universities and educational institutions, private enterprise, and non-profits — but they also work as independent consultants.

How do I become a Researcher?

Researchers are degree qualified and generally hold a PhD in their specialist field. This could be medicine, natural sciences, IT, public health, psychology, engineering, social sciences, engineering, literature, and many more.

Launch your career as a Researcher by choosing your specialist field and completing a Bachelor’s degree and graduate studies in that area. You may also wish to complete an additional Bachelor of Research, followed by your PhD.

You will also benefit from supporting qualifications that develop your written communication and project management skills, plus the ability to apply for research funding.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023

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Job Pathways

Here are some potential career pathways within data sciences and education support and assistance. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.

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