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Is it more or less than 6 hours per day?
mathboy said:You must remember that a prof loves doing his research. So when he gets home, he's not afraid of ignoring his family to solve his latest conjecture.
mathboy said:1st year. And I study 8 to 10 hours per day. If I were a professor, I would gladly put that many hours of research per day as well (if I could avoid inquisitive students like myself).
Rubbish, you may get some like that but most people I know have families and leave their work at work.mathboy said:You must remember that a prof loves doing his research. So when he gets home, he's not afraid of ignoring his family to solve his latest conjecture. This diligence is what made him a mathematician to begin with. I am being serious.
JasonRox said:It's what I plan on doing.
mathboy said:Don't forget that if a professor falls behind in his research, his career will be in jeopardy. I don't see how a prof can maintain his job if he only relies on his 3 hours per day of research at his work place. He has to put in more hours of research per day than 3 to avoid being replaced by a more prolific researcher.
The amount of time that a full-time professor spends on pure research varies depending on their specific field of study and their individual workload. On average, most full-time professors spend between 3-5 hours per day on research.
While some universities may have specific guidelines for the amount of time that professors should spend on research, it ultimately depends on the individual professor's contract and responsibilities. Some may have more time dedicated to research while others have more teaching or administrative duties.
Again, this can vary greatly depending on the professor's field and responsibilities. In general, most full-time professors spend the majority of their time on teaching and administrative duties, with a smaller portion dedicated to research.
Yes, there are many external factors that can impact the time a full-time professor spends on pure research. These can include funding opportunities, the availability of research assistants, and the demands of teaching and other responsibilities.
Yes, full-time professors have some flexibility in how they allocate their time between research and other tasks. However, the specific expectations and responsibilities outlined in their contract will likely play a role in how much time they can dedicate to research.