Natural and social science professionals
£43,800
Average salary
41 hours
Average weekly hours
3.95%
Unemployment rate
Definition: Natural and social science professionals n.e.c.
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 2119
Jobholders in this unit group perform a variety of scientific research and related activities not elsewhere classified in MINOR GROUP 211: Natural and Social Science Professionals.
Common tasks include:
- plans, directs and undertakes research into natural phenomena;
- provides technical advisory and consulting services;
- designs tests and experiments to address research objective and find solutions;
- applies models and techniques to medical, industrial, agricultural, military and similar applications;
- analyses results and writes up results of tests and experiments undertaken;
- presents results of scientific research to sponsors, addresses conferences and publishes articles outlining the methodology and results of research undertaken;
- designs and develops an appropriate research methodology in order to address the research objective;
- compiles and analyses quantitative and qualitative data, prepares reports and presents results to summarise main findings and conclusions;
- advises government, private organisations and special interest groups on policy issues;
- writes journal articles, books, and addresses conferences, seminars and the media to reveal research findings.
(N.E.C. = not elsewhere classified)
Qualifications
Entry is most common with a degree or equivalent qualification but is possible with other academic qualifications and/or relevant experience. On-the-job training and/or support for postgraduate study may be provided. Professional qualifications are available in some areas of activity.
*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.
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Breaking down the official government big data sources by gender, age and region. Hours and pay data based on full time equlivalent roles.
Breakdown by gender
£39,629
Female average annual salary
£44,843
Male average annual salary
39
Female average weekly hours
42
Male average weekly hours
Average pay per hour: Natural and social science professionals n.e.c.
Workforce gender: Natural and social science professionals n.e.c.
Breakdown by region
£52,143
East of England - highest annual average salary
£37,021
Yorkshire and the Humber - lowest annual average salary
49
Yorkshire and the Humber - Highest average weekly hours
38
London - Lowest average weekly hours
Average pay per week (£): Natural and social science professionals n.e.c.
Average weekly hours by UK region/nation: Natural and social science professionals n.e.c.
Breakdown by age
20 years
Lowest annual salary (£16,686)
years
Highest annual salary (£0) at this age