Survey on Human Resources in Science and Technology National results Reasons why s/he worked in research during the 2004-2006 period, by sex. Units: percentage Total Males Females Creative and innovate work 79.64 45.40 34.24 Well-paid 1.60 0.95 0.65 Professional promotion 47.29 26.16 21.13 Job security 7.05 3.77 3.28 Good working conditions 51.46 30.32 21.14 Contribution to society 8.57 5.16 3.41 Could not choose another job 2.72 1.32 1.39 Other reasons 14.44 7.70 6.75 Notes: Source: National Statistics Institute