§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

astronomer

Astronomers research the formation, structures, properties, and development of celestial bodies and interstellar matter.

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Description

Astronomers research the formation, structures, properties, and development of celestial bodies and interstellar matter. They use ground-based equipment and space-based equipment to collect data about the space for research purposes.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

astronomy statistics physics mathematics scientific research methodology scientific literature

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

mathematical modelling optomechanical engineering quantum technology scientific modelling mathematical physics optics aeronomy quantum computing types of optical instruments geophysics optoelectronics computational physics

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

integrate gender dimension in research develop professional network with researchers and scientists gather experimental data synthesise information apply for research funding manage open publications manage personal professional development promote open innovation in research think abstractly operate scientific measuring equipment draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation carry out scientific research in observatory 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 execute analytical mathematical calculations increase the impact of science on policy and society operate open source software manage intellectual property rights apply statistical analysis techniques 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

develop scientific theories apply blended learning analyse telescope images teach astronomy teach in academic or vocational contexts perform lectures archive scientific documentation design scientific equipment operate telescopes define celestial bodies apply teaching strategies write research proposals

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