§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

physiologist

Physiologists study and exert research on the functioning of different living organisms, the parts they are composed of, and their interactions.

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Description

Physiologists study and exert research on the functioning of different living organisms, the parts they are composed of, and their interactions. They understand the fashion in which living systems react to factors such as diseases, physical activity, and stress, and use that information to develop methods and solutions to even out the effect that those stimuli have in living bodies.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

human physiology laboratory techniques biology histology human anatomy scientific research methodology

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

ergonomics neuroscience clinical immunopathology research design dermapathology exercise physiology neoplasia life sciences clinical cytology scientific modelling nuclear medicine intracranial hypertension rehabilitation urolithiasis in the urinary tract hepatology professional documentation in health care occupational physiology proteomics scientific literature

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

calibrate laboratory equipment integrate gender dimension in research develop professional network with researchers and scientists synthesise information apply for research funding manage open publications manage personal professional development promote open innovation in research think abstractly draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation demonstrate disciplinary expertise manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data promote the transfer of knowledge apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities write scientific publications promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities increase the impact of science on policy and society operate open source software manage intellectual property rights speak different languages interact professionally in research and professional environments apply scientific methods evaluate research activities perform laboratory tests apply safety procedures in laboratory publish academic research communicate with a non-scientific audience manage research data conduct research across disciplines perform project management mentor individuals perform scientific research maintain laboratory equipment disseminate results to the scientific community conduct research on fauna

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)