Broadening career opportunities in dietetics: employment in independent research

Independent research organizations provide opportunities for dietetics professionals, along with the interdisciplinary research team, to make an optimal contribution to health care. They also offer a wide variety of career options from principal investigators to study managers. Further, opportunities in progressive independent research organizations often focus on linking research and practical nutritional applications to enhance the dietetics profession. With the shrinking traditional employment market for dietitians, new options must be pursued. Dietitians should consider independent research organizations for an exciting and rewarding career opportunity.