§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

hydrologist

Hydrologists research and study the quality, current challenges, and distribution of water in the Earth.

Description

Hydrologists research and study the quality, current challenges, and distribution of water in the Earth. They study water supply from rivers, streams, and springs to determine their adequate and sustainable use. Together with a cross functional team of professionals, they plan and develop how water can be supplied to cities and urban areas while ensuring efficiency and resource conservation.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

hydrology water policies statistics environmental policy watershed development geography scientific modelling scientific research methodology scientific literature

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

coastal management botany fish identification and classification habitat restoration oceanography soil science microbiology-bacteriology environmental design geology

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

develop water purification methods 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 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 write scientific publications promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities 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 develop environmental policy publish academic research communicate with a non-scientific audience manage research data conduct research across disciplines manage land resources permits perform project management mentor individuals ensure compliance with environmental legislation perform scientific research disseminate results to the scientific community

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