§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

oceanographer

Oceanographers study and perform research on matters related to the sea and oceans.

Description

Oceanographers study and perform research on matters related to the sea and oceans. Oceanographers divide their expertise in different branches of research which are physical oceanographers whose research focus on waves and tides, chemical oceanographers whose study address the chemical constitution of sea waters, and geological oceanographer whose research refers to the bottom of seas and their plaques.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

statistics physics scientific modelling oceanography mathematics scientific research methodology geology

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

coastal management remote sensing techniques biology environmental legislation cartography aquatic ecology geographic information systems environmental engineering chemistry geophysics meteorology

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

integrate gender dimension in research develop professional network with researchers and scientists gather experimental data synthesise information apply for research funding manage open publications manage personal professional development use measurement instruments 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 execute analytical mathematical calculations 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 publish academic research communicate with a non-scientific audience manage research data conduct research across disciplines perform project management mentor individuals perform scientific research disseminate results to the scientific community

OPTIONALOptional competences

conduct underwater surveys develop scientific theories conduct field work apply blended learning apply digital mapping assist scientific research teach in academic or vocational contexts operate remote sensing equipment design scientific equipment use geographic information systems perform laboratory tests perform diving interventions write research proposals collect samples for analysis conduct research on climate processes

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