§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

communication scientist

Description

Communication scientists research the different aspects of the planning, collecting, creating, organizing, preserving, using, evaluating and exchanging information through verbal or non-verbal communication. They study the interactions between groups, individuals, and individuals with technologies (robots).

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

types of media communication studies communication scientific research methodology scientific literature media studies

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

social network analysis sociology anthropology content marketing strategy media law journalism advertising techniques

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 operate open source software manage intellectual property rights conduct quantitative research develop communications strategies analyse the comments of selected audiences speak different languages interact professionally in research and professional environments apply scientific methods evaluate research activities conduct qualitative research publish academic research communicate with a non-scientific audience manage research data use data processing techniques conduct research across disciplines perform project management mentor individuals perform scientific research disseminate results to the scientific community

OPTIONALOptional competences

perform customer management develop scientific theories apply blended learning develop media strategy teach in academic or vocational contexts perform public relations digital communication and collaboration perform market research advise on communication strategies advise on public relations apply teaching strategies interview focus groups monitor sociological trends write research proposals study communications channels for different employers/contractors conduct public surveys use presentation software

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