Research (RSCH)

The advancement of knowledge in one or more fields of information technology by innovation, experimentation, evaluation and dissemination, carried out in pursuit of a predetermined set of research goals.

Level 3
Within given research goals, builds on and refines appropriate outline ideas for research, i.e. evaluation, development, demonstration and implementation. Uses available resources to gain an up-to-date knowledge of any relevant field within information technology. Reports on work carried out and may contribute sections of material of publication quality.

Level 4
Contributes to research goals and builds on and refines appropriate outline ideas for research, i.e. evaluation, development, demonstration and implementation. Uses available resources to gain an up-to-date knowledge of any relevant field within information technology. Reports on work carried out and may contribute significant sections of material of publication quality. Contributes to research plans and identifies appropriate opportunities for publication and dissemination of research findings.

Level 5
Agrees research goals and generates original and worthwhile ideas in a specialised field within information technology. Develops, reviews and constructively criticises ideas, possibly leading a small research team, making necessary observations and tests and carrying them through to a full practical demonstration, wherever viable and feasible. Presents papers at conferences and writes journal papers of publication quality and/or presents reports, of an equivalent technical standard, to research clients.

Level 6
Sets research goals, makes effective proposals for the investment of funds in research projects, plays a major role in the development of the employing organisation's research policy and supervises the work of a research function. Gains an appreciation of current research work over a substantial area of information technology and takes a leading part in professional activities outside own employing organisation.