§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

metrologist

Metrologists study and practice the science of measurement.

Description

Metrologists study and practice the science of measurement. They develop quantity systems, units of measurement and measuring methods to be used in science. Metrologists establish new methods and tools to quantify and better understand information.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards instrumentation engineering metrology scientific research methodology

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

algebra laboratory techniques biology physics electronics geometry meteorology

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform test run integrate gender dimension in research operate precision measuring equipment 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 operate scientific measuring equipment 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 order equipment write scientific publications assemble measuring equipment promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities increase the impact of science on policy and society operate open source software create solutions to problems manage intellectual property rights calibrate precision instrument troubleshoot write calibration report speak different languages develop measuring equipment interact professionally in research and professional environments apply scientific methods use testing equipment evaluate research activities publish academic research develop calibration procedures maintain technical equipment communicate with a non-scientific audience manage research data conduct research across disciplines perform project management mentor individuals perform scientific research study the relationships between quantities disseminate results to the scientific community

OPTIONALOptional competences

calibrate laboratory equipment calibrate mechatronic instruments apply blended learning develop preventive maintenance procedures for instruments teach in academic or vocational contexts operate surveying instruments calibrate electronic instruments maintain laboratory equipment inspect material read standard blueprints

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