§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

historian

Historians research, analyze, interpret, and present the past of human societies.

Description

Historians research, analyze, interpret, and present the past of human societies. They analyse documents, sources, and traces from the past in order to understand the past societies.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

history source criticism historical methods periodisation scientific research methodology

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

conservation techniques Sanskrit geography paleography African studies Latin archaeology art history museum databases cultural history Ancient Greek

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

consult information sources 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 do historical research 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 publish academic research communicate with a non-scientific audience manage research data conduct research across disciplines perform project management mentor individuals perform scientific research analyse recorded sources disseminate results to the scientific community

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