How do they match: Sociologists

  • Social Scientist
  • Social Welfare Research Worker
  • Policy Officer
  • Policy Advisor
  • Policy Analyst
  • Program Evaluator
  • Research Associate
  • Research Coordinator
  • Research Scientist
  • Research Specialist

  • Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.

  • Consult with and advise individuals such as administrators, social workers, and legislators regarding social issues and policies, as well as the implications of research findings.
  • Analyze and interpret data to increase the understanding of human social behavior.
  • Collaborate with research workers in other disciplines.
  • Develop approaches to the solution of groups' problems, based on research findings in sociology and related disciplines.
  • Develop problem intervention procedures, using techniques such as interviews, consultations, role playing, and participant observation of group interactions.
  • Direct work of statistical clerks, statisticians, and others who compile and evaluate research data.
  • Explain sociological research to the general public.
  • Plan and conduct research to develop and test theories about societal issues such as crime, group relations, poverty, and aging.
  • Prepare publications and reports containing research findings.
  • Present research findings at professional meetings.
  • Write grants to obtain funding for research projects.

  • Advise others on matters of public policy.
  • Conduct research on social issues.
  • Coordinate cross-disciplinary research programs.
  • Design psychological or educational treatment procedures or programs.
  • Develop methods of social or economic research.
  • Instruct college students in social sciences or humanities disciplines.
  • Interpret research or operational data.
  • Plan social sciences research.
  • Present research results to others.