The function of the Dentistry Teacher-Researcher is to educate and generate knowledge in the field of dentistry. This individual has received training in scientific thinking, complemented with skills, abilities and knowledge that ensure broad and effective development in research and in the academic and teaching fields, as well as a critical approach, with the ability to quickly learn and obtain ongoing training. In addition, they are able to come up with innovative ideas, design research projects and write scientific texts. They have sufficient proficiency working with sources of general and specialised information, such as the Internet and databases.

Regulated training and graduates

• Grau: Odontologia

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Learning and use of knowledge: Level 3

Orientation within reach: Level 2

Analytical thought: Level 3

Flexibility and change management: Level 2

Communication: Level 3

Conceptual thought: Level 3

Training

People who work in the field of training are interested in transmitting knowledge, responsibilities and values through learning techniques and educational processes, with a view to helping others develop their skills and abilities. Activities that are specific to this field include prior assessment of the student's characteristics and needs, design of the teaching materials, as well as monitoring and support during the learning process.

Scientific research

Individuals who have an affinity for the field of scientific research focus their interest on activities that study different types of organisms and substances in order to obtain valuable products for human beings. A key part of performing this task is the planning and verification of scientific hypotheses through the use of different research designs and techniques. The objective of these searches is the development of new medicines and medical techniques, technological innovation based on the manipulation of cells, molecules and biological agents, as well as the study of cultures in order to improve the characteristics and properties of plants and food.

Healthcare

Working to maintain and improve health, as well as physical and mental well-being, is the primary interest of people who are involved in the field of healthcare. Some of the activities in this field include making diagnoses, prescribing treatments and monitoring illnesses and injuries. These activities also include the application of therapeutic treatments (traditional or alternative) with a view to facilitating the physical recovery of those being treated. To carry out these activities, one must have in-depth knowledge of the human body and medicine, in its various specialisations.

Dentist

Gene therapy expert

Nutrigenomic Adviser

Person responsible for pharmacovigilance

Peptide and oligonucleotide synthesis specialist

• Work hours

  University teaching and research: It is important to draw a distinction between research professors employed on various types of contracts and permanent teachers who may work part- or full-time. A very common role is that of associate professor: they work 12 hours a week, with 6 hours of teaching and 6 "tenure" hours at the disposal of the faculty, out of which they may use some time for research. There are also 3+3 associate professors, as well as the less common case of pre- and postdoctoral research fellows. Other types of contract also exist. Tenured professors or senior professors are positions occupied by civil servants. They carry out teaching, research and administrative tasks. Teaching and research for private companies: This sort of work is in short supply at present. Some dental product manufacturers hire staff for these purposes. Hours and specific duties depend on the company in question.

• Salary

  Salary range: between 20.035 and 30.250 euros annum gross. Median: 24.618 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Professional category

  Technician