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thanatology researcher

Thanatology researchers study death and the dying in a variety of scientific fields such as psychology, sociology, physiology and anthropology.

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Description

Thanatology researchers study death and the dying in a variety of scientific fields such as psychology, sociology, physiology and anthropology. They contribute to the growth of knowledge on aspects of death such as the psychological phenomena the dying and those around them are experiencing.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

sociology anthropology psychology phenomenology thanatology scientific research methodology

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

social sciences forensic anthropology ethics human physiology biology philosophy archaeology

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

integrate gender dimension in research gather data develop scientific theories 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 identify customer's needs 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 identify research topics speak different languages interact professionally in research and professional environments apply scientific methods evaluate research activities publish academic research communicate with a non-scientific audience manage research data conduct research across disciplines perform project management mentor individuals perform scientific research disseminate results to the scientific community

OPTIONALOptional competences

evaluate forensic data conduct psychological research do historical research apply blended learning plan research process teach in academic or vocational contexts research human behaviour conduct research interview conduct psychological assessement lead a team conduct health related research

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