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
biology
physics
examine cell specimens microscopically
conduct research on flora
conduct research on fauna
analyse experimental laboratory data
protein
scientific research methodology
apply scientific methods
perform laboratory tests
analyse cell cultures
gather experimental data
Optional & specialised skills
biological chemistry
apply statistical analysis techniques
write scientific papers
calibrate laboratory equipment
operate telescopes
virology
use measurement instruments
write research proposals
microbiology-bacteriology
collect samples for analysis
molecular biology
operate scientific measuring equipment
collect biological data
organic chemistry
execute analytical mathematical calculations
osteology
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.