Research scientist CV example
Research scientist. Classic design.
Science and research CV examples
Science and research employers look for your qualifications, your methods and what your work produced. The complete CVs below show a research scientist, a laboratory technician, a postdoctoral researcher and a university lecturer.
Laboratory technician CV example
Laboratory technician. Minimal design.
Postdoc CV example
Postdoctoral researcher. Academic design.
Lecturer CV example
University lecturer. Academic design.
What employers in this sector check
| What they check | Which jobs | What to write |
|---|---|---|
| Degree and PhD | Research scientists and lecturers | A first or 2:1 degree in the subject, and usually a PhD or progress towards one (National Careers Service). Give the class, the PhD subject and the years. |
| Apprenticeships | Laboratory technicians and scientists | Laboratory Technician Level 3, Technician Scientist Level 5 and degree apprenticeships such as Scientist at Level 6 (National Careers Service). Give the level, the grade and the year. |
| Lab experience | Laboratory technicians | Work in a university research lab, a hospital laboratory, an industrial research facility or a school science department all count (National Careers Service). |
| Narrative CVs | Researchers applying for funding | Many UKRI funding calls ask for a Résumé for Research and Innovation, and each call sets its word count (UKRI). Keep it consistent with your CV. |
| Teaching | Lecturers | You are expected to take a teaching qualification soon after you start (National Careers Service). If you already hold one, or Fellowship of Advance HE, say so near the top. |
Each example page has the full list with its sources and the date we checked them.
Help with your CV
Not here? See all CV examples by job, or start from a template and use the CV builder.