Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
biophysicist
ESCO occupation · 12 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
apply scientific methods
biology
analyse cell cultures
examine cell specimens microscopically
conduct research on flora
scientific research methodology
physics
gather experimental data
perform laboratory tests
analyse experimental laboratory data
conduct research on fauna
protein
Optional & specialised skills
collect samples for analysis
execute analytical mathematical calculations
calibrate laboratory equipment
write scientific papers
organic chemistry
microbiology-bacteriology
molecular biology
operate scientific measuring equipment
operate telescopes
osteology
virology
write research proposals
use measurement instruments
biological chemistry
collect biological data
apply statistical analysis techniques
Other matches: physicist
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.