Sector profile 18 of 18
Academic & Research
University teaching and research, research institutes and R&D.
At a glance
Editorial ratings. AI exposure: higher means more tasks AI can perform.
| Typical roles | Research assistant, postdoctoral researcher, lecturer, professor, research manager. |
|---|---|
| How people get in | Research degrees (PhD); publications and grants. |
| Pay | Around or above median; security varies with contracts. |
| Market outlook | Competitive academic job market; strong demand for researchers in industry R&D. |
| Family-friendly? | Flexible schedules but heavy workloads and short-term contracts. |
| Friendship & culture | Research groups and collaborations. |
| Learning at work | Learning is the job. |
| AI impact | Medium exposure: AI accelerates literature review, coding and analysis; original questions, experimental design and integrity are human. |
| AI-related roles | AI research scientist, research-integrity and AI policy adviser. |
| Resume tip | Use a full academic CV: publications, grants, teaching, service. |