Find Professional Biology Research

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around seeking assistance for preliminary biology research, specifically looking for professional researchers who can conduct non-laboratory-based work. Participants explore methods for finding qualified individuals and clarify the nature of the research needed.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks help in finding a professional biology researcher for preliminary research that does not require laboratory work.
  • Another participant suggests submitting a project scope to biology departments at universities to attract qualified researchers who can respond with grant applications.
  • A participant questions the feasibility of finding someone to conduct literature searches without first determining the value of the research, highlighting the need for clarity in the request.
  • There is a suggestion that consulting arrangements are typically for bench work rather than literature reviews, unless specific circumstances, such as legal cases, arise.
  • Participants emphasize the importance of matching the research area with the appropriate specialization of the researcher, noting that expertise in a specific field is crucial.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the best approach to finding a researcher and the nature of the work required. There is no consensus on the methods or the specifics of the research needed.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not fully defined the scope of the preliminary research or the specific areas of biology involved, which may affect the search for appropriate researchers.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals seeking preliminary research assistance in biology, particularly those interested in non-laboratory-based studies or literature reviews.

Syndra
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Hi. I was looking for somebody who knew about biology and was a professional researcher/would be interested in doing professional research for me (Which wouldn't at this point be done in a lab) Does anyone know the best way I could go about doing this? Could anyone here help me? I could pay quite a bit

thanks
 
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Write out your project scope of work and submit it to the biology department of various universities. Let them submit grant applications back to you. Pick the most qualified response.
 
I'm only looking for preliminary research though, not research that would need to be done in a lab or anything
 
Syndra said:
I'm only looking for preliminary research though, not research that would need to be done in a lab or anything
Do you mean someone to do lit searches? If you need someone else to do the lit searches, how do you even know you have something worth paying to have done? Otherwise I'm not understanding what you're asking to find someone to do. You can find people to take on consulting arrangements, but usually that's for the bench work, not literature review, unless you need something like an expert witness for litigation.

What area of research would you need? You'd want to approach someone with the correct specialization -- for example, there's not much point to asking a botanist to help you with a question on animal physiology.
 
Never mind, I found someone but thanks
 

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