ISD Researcher Ranks

Director (DIR)
The head of Research on the ISD. They are in charge of ensuring research is operating as intended and is not falling into the void. Ultimately they are responsible if the Research division fails.

Deputy Director (DPD)
These are the Vice Commanders of research. They act as the Director when the Director is not around and ensure everyone in research is behaving respectably. These fellows will be the first ones considered for promotion when the Director steps down.They can promote up to Senior Scientist within the research ranks, but may also promote to Research Supervisor with approval of any Medical Command or the Director.

Research Supervisor (RS)
As the official Officer rank of research, Research Supervisors are now held responsible to identify, train, and recruit potential researchers. Their say holds more sway and they are able to lead multiple research teams/projects if desired. They can promote up to Scientist within the research ranks. You may also remove trainees on the spot if you see them misbehaving.

Senior Scientist (SC)
The Senior Scientist is the first large leap in the researcher ranks. Senior Scientists are trusted, and are therefore privy to more classified information and other freedoms. They may also now apply to become a member of the Archivists.

Scientist (S)
The researcher's probation is over. They are now a full fledged scientist and may perform experimental surgeries even without the rank of SGT+. At this point it is encouraged to slice and dice as much as you can in order to learn as much as you can. Whilst you learn you may also take under your wing any Trainees which you find to teach them your techniques and knowledge.

Trainee (T)
You are a probationary researcher. You walk on thin ice, but have earned your lab coat. If you are not a SGT+ you may not lead surgeries/operations, but you may observe as well as other cocktails/contraptions you wish to see put in use. If you wish to perform a surgery you must find another surgeon or researcher and talk them through what you wish to be done to the patent(s).

It is recommended that as a trainee you read through the best practices and tips which your fellow researchers have noted for you.