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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

physicist

Physicists are scientists who study physical phenomena.

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Description

Physicists are scientists who study physical phenomena. They focus their research depending on their specialisation, which can range from atomic particle physics to the study of phenomena in the universe. They apply their findings for the improvement of society by contributing to the development of energy supplies, treatment of illness, game development, cutting-edge equipment, and daily use objects.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
laboratory techniquesmathematical modellingsupercomputingstatisticsquantum technologyspectroscopyphysicsquantum computingmathematicsscientific research methodologycomputational physicsscientific literature
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
medical laboratory technologyastronomypharmaceutical technologycomputational mechanicsremote sensing techniquessolid mechanicsdensiometrycomputer simulationbiologyforensic physicsmaterials engineeringnuclear physicspetroleumMonte Carlo simulationmathematical physicscontinuum mechanicsintellectual property laweconomicsgeneral medicinemultidisciplinary researchgeophysicsthermodynamicsacousticsquantum mechanicsgeologyaerodynamics
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
integrate gender dimension in researchdevelop professional network with researchers and scientistsgather experimental datasynthesise informationapply for research fundingmanage open publicationsmanage personal professional developmentuse measurement instrumentspromote open innovation in researchthink abstractlyoperate scientific measuring equipmentdraft scientific or academic papers and technical documentationdemonstrate disciplinary expertisemanage findable accessible interoperable and reusable datapromote the transfer of knowledgeapply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activitieswrite scientific publicationspromote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activitiesexecute analytical mathematical calculationsincrease the impact of science on policy and societyoperate open source softwaremanage intellectual property rightsapply statistical analysis techniquesspeak different languagesinteract professionally in research and professional environmentsapply scientific methodsevaluate research activitiesanalyse experimental laboratory dataperform laboratory testspublish academic researchcommunicate with a non-scientific audiencemanage research datacommunicate mathematical informationconduct research across disciplinesperform project managementmentor individualsperform scientific researchdisseminate results to the scientific community
OPTIONALOptional competences
calibrate laboratory equipmentdevelop scientific theoriesapply blended learninganalyse telescope imagesprovide information on geological characteristicsteach in academic or vocational contextsoperate remote sensing equipmentperform lecturesdesign scientific equipmentoperate telescopesassist with geophysical surveysteach physicsapply teaching strategiesinterpret geophysical dataobserve matterwrite research proposalscollect samples for analysiscommunicate with external laboratories

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

94 total
50 essential · 44 optional

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

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