Research
Explore companies in the research sector, from schools, colleges, training providers, research organisations, libraries and knowledge-led institutions. This grouping pulls together businesses involved in research and experimental development on biotechnology, other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering, research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities, and market research and public opinion polling.
Work in this space can include roles such as teacher, lecturer, trainer, assessor, researcher, librarian, learning designer and education manager. Whether you are looking for hands-on delivery, specialist expertise, client-facing work or leadership responsibility, research offers a wider range of employers and career routes than a raw SIC list suggests.
Use the county filter below to see research companies in a specific part of the UK, then jump into hiring signals or review the SIC codes that define the sector.
SIC codes included
Research is grouped here under 5 SIC codes. Each one is listed with its plain-English activity description so the grouping feels like a real industry map, not just a number dump.
Research and experimental development on biotechnology
Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
Market research and public opinion polling
Quantity surveying activities
Typical job titles
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Research companies
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