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
cosmologist
ESCO occupation · 20 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
analyse telescope images
quantum mechanics
apply scientific methods
physics
quantum optics
aerospace engineering
carry out scientific research in observatory
gather experimental data
mathematics
design scientific equipment
operate scientific measuring equipment
perform scientific research
scientific research methodology
define celestial bodies
astronomy
analyse scientific data
statistics
observe celestial objects
write work-related reports
operate telescopes
Optional & specialised skills
write research proposals
execute analytical mathematical calculations
acoustics
observe matter
types of optical instruments
perform lectures
geophysics
optoelectronics
geostationary satellites
teach astronomy
write scientific papers
aeronomy
types of satellites
apply statistical analysis techniques
develop scientific theories
optics
perform laboratory tests
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.