The Chief Science Officer is responsible for all the scientific data the ship/facility collects, and the distribution of such data to specific sections within the department for analysis.  S/he is also responsible with providing the ship's captain with scientific information needed for command decisions.

S/he also is a department head and a member of the Senior Staff and responsible for all the crew members in her/his department and duty rosters.

Rank/Rate Requirements for position:
Officer: Lieutenant Junior-grade - May be held as "Acting" at Ensign
Enlisted Officer: Chief Petty Officer - May be held as "Acting" at Petty Officer 1st Class
Warrant Officer: Warrant Officer

The Asst. Chief Science Officer assists the Chief Science Officer in all areas, such as administration, and analysis of scientific data. The Asst. often takes part in specific analysis of important data along with the Chief Science Officer, however spends most time overseeing current projects and the section heads.

Rank/Rate Requirements for position:
Officer: Ensign
Enlisted Officer: Petty Officer 1st Class
Warrant Officer: Warrant Officer

There are several general Science Officers aboard each vessel. They are assigned to their duties by the Chief Science Officer and his/her Assistant. Assignments include work for the Specialised Section heads, as well as duties for work being carried out by the Chief and Asst.

S/he answers to the Chief and Asst. Science Officer, or the section head s/he is assigned to.

Rank/Rate Requirements for position:
Officer: Ensign
Enlisted Officer: Petty Officer 1st Class
Warrant Officer: Warrant Officer

Specialised Science Officer in charge of Stellar Cartographry . This role entails the study of all spatial phenomenon's, and their implications. S/he has close ties with the Physics and Astrometrics Section.

Answers to the Chief and Asst. Science Officer.

Rank/Rate Requirements for position:
Officer: Ensign
Enlisted Officer: Petty Officer 1st Class
Warrant Officer: Warrant Officer

Specialised Science Officer in charge of the Biology Section. This role entails the study of biology, botany, zoology and many more Life Sciences. On larger ships there may be a number of Science Officers within this section, under the lead of the Biologist.

Answers to the Chief and Asst. Science Officer.

Rank/Rate Requirements for position:
Officer: Ensign
Enlisted Officer: Petty Officer 1st Class
Warrant Officer: Warrant Officer

Specialised Science Officer in charge of the Physics Section. This role entails the study of mathematical calculations and their implications and viability on the natural physics of the universe. It also involves the study of the natural physics of the universe and attempts to decipher them. Has close ties with the Stellar Cartographer and Astrometrics Section.

Answers to the Chief and Asst. Science Officer.

Rank/Rate Requirements for position:
Officer: Ensign
Enlisted Officer: Petty Officer 1st Class
Warrant Officer: Warrant Officer

Specialised Science Officer in charge of the Linguistics section. This role involves the study of new and old languages and texts in an attempt to better understand and interpret their meaning.

Answers to the Chief and Asst. Science Officer.

Rank/Rate Requirements for position:
Officer: Ensign
Enlisted Officer: Petty Officer 1st Class
Warrant Officer: Warrant Officer

Specialised Science Officer in charge of the Astrometrics Section. This role entails the maintaining, correction and production of new stellar maps. Has close ties with the the Physics and Stellar Cartographer Sections.

Answers to the Chief and Asst. Science Officer.

Rank/Rate Requirements for position:
Officer: Ensign
Enlisted Officer: Petty Officer 1st Class
Warrant Officer: Warrant Officer

Specialised Science Officer in charge of the Alien Culture Section. This role involves the study of all newly discovered alien species and life forms, from the long dead to thriving. Their knowledge also involves current known alien species. Has close ties to the History Section.

Answers to the Chief and Asst. Science Officer.

Rank/Rate Requirements for position:
Officer: Ensign
Enlisted Officer: Petty Officer 1st Class
Warrant Officer: Warrant Officer

Specialised Science Officer in charge of the History section. This role entails the detailed study of civilisations past histories, and their implications and involvement in the future development of cultures. Has close ties to the Alien Culture Section.

Answers to the Chief and Asst. Science Officer.

Rank/Rate Requirements for position:
Officer: Ensign
Enlisted Officer: Petty Officer 1st Class
Warrant Officer: Warrant Officer

The Scientist¹s Mate trains and supervises Science crewmen in departmental operations, repairs, and protocols; maintains duty assignments for all Science personnel; supervises all specimen preparation, cataloguing, and storage; and is qualified to temporarily act as Chief Science Officer if so ordered.

The Scientist¹s Mate reports to the Chief Science Officer.

Rank/Rate Requirements for position:
Officer: NA
Enlisted Officer: Crewman
Warrant Officer: NA