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Scientist work environment

We surveyed 2,415 scientists to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical scientist. Here are the results.

In this article:

  1. How much intelligence is required as a scientist?
  2. Can I learn to become a scientist?
  3. Is it easy to get a job as a scientist?
  4. Do scientists work full-time or part-time?
  5. Is being a scientist stressful?
  6. Is being organized important as a scientist?
  7. How competitive is the workplace for scientists?
  8. Does being a scientist require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
  9. Are scientists allowed to express themselves creatively?
  10. Do scientists have control over the direction of their work?
  11. Is being a scientist physically demanding?
  12. Are scientists exposed to a wide variety of work?
  13. Does being a scientist require attention to detail?
  14. Does being a good scientist require compassion and empathy?

How much intelligence is required as a scientist?

Low

High

Working as a scientist typically requires higher levels of intelligence when compared with the average career. This means that scientists are required to actively learn new things related to their discipline and solve complex problems.

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