Science & Technology Opportunity: Operational Researcher

Operational Researcher Current Vacancies

2007-06-17:

Operational researchers, sometimes known as management scientists, seek solutions to complex problems in industry, commerce and government.

Their solutions may be directed at improving efficiency, customer service and quality, or lowering costs.
Operational research OR is particularly useful in solving large-scale problems, such as transport systems planning, hospital design or

Operational researchers may work alone or in a small team.
Much of their time is spent gathering information to develop an in-depth understanding of how the existing system works, including its strengths and weaknesses. interviewing managers and workers and by observation. records. results studied.

directors or senior managers. If the recommendations are accepted, the operational researchers may be jointly Operational researchers normally work office hours, Monday to Friday.
Part-time work is possible.

Operational researchers are generally office-based but may visit different work environments, such as factories, processing plants and building sites.

Operational researchers work in a wide range of organisations throughout the UK. power, telecommunications, mining, transport, travel and retail companies, the health service, university and research institutions and government departments and agencies, such as the Ministry of Defence and the Defence Research Agency.

Some operational researchers work as self-employed consultants.
Overseas work is possible.

department. Operational research consultants can earn between 40,000 and 80,000 (Permalink)