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meteorologist

Meteorologists study climate processes, measure and predict weather patterns and provide consultancy services to a variety of weather information users.

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Description

Meteorologists study climate processes, measure and predict weather patterns and provide consultancy services to a variety of weather information users. They work out models for weather forecasting, develop instruments to collect meteorological data and compile statistics and databases.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

climatology mathematics meteorology

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

hydrology quantitative analysis mathematical modelling statistics geography geographic information systems oceanography scientific research methodology

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

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 execute analytical mathematical calculations use meteorological tools to forecast meteorological conditions increase the impact of science on policy and society operate open source software manage intellectual property rights carry out meteorological research apply statistical analysis techniques speak different languages interact professionally in research and professional environments apply scientific methods evaluate research activities publish academic research use specialised computer models for weather forecasting communicate with a non-scientific audience review meteorological forecast data manage research data conduct research across disciplines perform project management mentor individuals perform scientific research analyse weather forecast disseminate results to the scientific community

OPTIONALOptional competences

present during live broadcasts apply blended learning assist scientific research teach in academic or vocational contexts operate remote sensing equipment manage meteorological database study aerial photos design scientific equipment operate meteorological instruments use geographic information systems design graphics collect weather-related data calibrate electronic instruments create weather maps conduct research on climate processes develop models for weather forecast write weather briefing

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