§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

behavioural scientist

Behavioural scientists research, observe and describe human behaviour in society.

Description

Behavioural scientists research, observe and describe human behaviour in society. They draw conclusions on the motives that stir actions in humans, observe the various circumstances for different behaviours, and describe different personalities. They advise organisations and governmental institutions on this field. They may also analyse the behaviour of animals.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

pedagogy sociology psychological counselling methods research design biology statistics psychology empirical analysis scientific literature

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

quantitative analysis criminology anthropology disability care psychological treatment measures animal behaviour phenomenology demography multidisciplinary research experimental psychology scientific research methodology applied zoology

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 increase the impact of science on policy and society write work-related reports 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 report analysis results evaluate research activities publish academic research research human behaviour communicate with a non-scientific audience manage research data conduct research across disciplines provide clinical psychological counselling perform project management mentor individuals apply knowledge of human behaviour perform scientific research disseminate results to the scientific community

OPTIONALOptional competences

develop scientific theories apply blended learning inform policy makers on health-related challenges observe human behaviour teach in academic or vocational contexts assist police investigations develop solutions for harmful behaviour conduct quantitative research apply teaching strategies conduct qualitative research write research proposals create criminal profiles provide technical expertise apply systemic design thinking conduct public surveys assess animal behaviour oversee animal management apply clinical psychological treatment create individual treatment programmes

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