noun
research officer
Official title for a researcher in government, public institutions, or large organizations. Often used in formal contexts.
彼は国立研究所の研究官として採用された。
He was hired as a research officer at the national research institute.
研究官のポストに応募するには博士号が必要だ。
A doctoral degree is required to apply for the research officer position.
Compound of 研究 (research) and 官 (official, government position). The term likely originated in Meiji-era institutional naming conventions.