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Programme Researcher

 
Background
A Programme Researcher designs and carries out studies to test whether new ideas, treatments, or methods actually work. They might work in universities, hospitals, charities, or government organisations, collecting data through surveys, experiments, or interviews. Their job involves planning research projects, analysing results carefully, and writing reports to share what they've discovered.
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Publications
NatureThe LancetResearch MattersJournal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition
Books
The Art of StatisticsThinkingFast and SlowResearch Methods for Business Students
Movies
The Imitation GameRadiolab (podcast series)
Key Figures
Florence NightingaleKarl PopperRosalind FranklinHans Rosling
Classification
SIC Code8733, 87339904The Standard Industry Code
Dewey Reference1.42, 300.72For looking up books in your local library
Synonyms
Research OfficerEvaluation ResearcherApplied ResearcherResearch Scientist
Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026
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