Job description Research Scientist - Composite Materials in the Cape Breton Region
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Find out what work is like for a research scientist - composite materials in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Other professional occupations in physical sciences (NOC 21109).

Other professional occupations in physical sciences

Description

Professionals in other physical sciences occupations conduct theoretical and applied research in fields of physical science. Metallurgists, soil scientists and physical scientists and researchers are included in this unit group. They are employed by governments, educational institutions and a wide range of industrial establishments.

Work week duration

Other professional occupations in physical sciences usually work more than 40 hours per week.
More than 40 hours

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Other professional occupations in physical sciences have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

  • Metallurgists
  • Conduct studies into the properties and production of metals and alloys.
  • Soil scientists
  • Conduct research into the composition, distribution and evolution of soils.
  • Material scientists
  • Conduct research into the properties, composition and production of materials such as ceramics and composite materials.
  • Astronauts
  • Command, pilot or serve as crew members of a spacecraft to conduct scientific experiments and research, and participate in space missions as mission specialists to maintain spacecraft, install and repair space station equipment and launch and recapture satellites.

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  • Sitting

Physical demands

Physical demands are the physical activities that the job requires the worker to do. Physical demands are selected according to the likeliness that workers will have to perform them for at least half of the time they spend at work.

Workplaces and employers

Here are the typical workplaces where Other professional occupations in physical sciences are employed and some of their main characteristics:

  • Corporations
  • Social agencies
  • Cultural organizations
  • Public interest groups
  • Associations
  • Advertising agencies
  • Museums
  • Governments
  • Galleries
  • Consulting firms
  • Self-employed

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  • Indoors, environmentally controlled

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  • Somewhat close (e.g. share office)

Work environment

The work environment refers to the physical setting in which people work. The characteristics and conditions of the work environment are selected according to the likeliness that workers will be exposed to them at least once a week.

Physical proximity from others

Physical proximity from others refers to the physical distance between individuals in the workplace. The likeliness that the job requires to perform tasks while being physically close to other people is rated on a scale with 3 levels: "Somewhat close", "Close" and "Very close".

Related job titles

Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 21109), and a list of similar occupations:

  • astronaut
  • ballistics examiner
  • materials scientist
  • metallurgist
  • physical metallurgist
  • research scientist - ceramics
  • research scientist - composite materials
  • soil scientist

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Similar occupations

This section lists other occupations that are part of the same broad occupational category as Other professional occupations in physical sciences in the National Occupational Classification (NOC). These occupations involve similar core qualifications but involve different responsibilities. To see more similar occupations, use the Job Transition Tool.

Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification

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