- Possess both general and specific scientific expertise in a given field of research and work
- Develop a research question (problem posed, state of the art, identification of obstacles, planning of the research strategy)
- Engage in reflexivity and critical thinking in the different stages and activities
- Take stock of the state and limits of knowledge and practices within a given sector of activity, at local, national and international levels
- Identify mechanisms to solve complex and new problems involving multiple domains, using the most advanced knowledge and expertise
- Identify potential for conceptual breakthroughs and, where appropriate, devise innovative approaches for a professional sector
- Identify the players involved in a given sector of activity and situate their questions and approaches within this system of players
- Comply with the rules of professional conduct and ethics in relation to the integrity of work and the potential impacts on societies and planets
Competency Guide - Block B1: Design and Development
Design and development of a research, R&D and innovation strategy
This expertise is important for employers: it implies strong knowledge in your speciality field and, on a broader level, the ability to seek out various information sources, identify points of contention, break down a complex problem and provide a summary/hierarchical argument. It implies adapting to an objective and to your audience, and evolves over time.