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
statistics
astronomy
gather experimental data
analyse telescope images
design scientific equipment
quantum optics
write work-related reports
mathematics
carry out scientific research in observatory
analyse scientific data
operate scientific measuring equipment
perform scientific research
physics
scientific research methodology
observe celestial objects
quantum mechanics
define celestial bodies
apply scientific methods
operate telescopes
aerospace engineering
Optional & specialised skills
apply statistical analysis techniques
observe matter
write research proposals
types of optical instruments
types of satellites
geophysics
optoelectronics
develop scientific theories
perform lectures
write scientific papers
aeronomy
acoustics
optics
teach astronomy
execute analytical mathematical calculations
geostationary satellites
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.