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
epidemiologist
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 27 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
scientific research methodology
perform scientific research
statistics
apply scientific methods
report analysis results
biometrics
public health
communicable diseases
take disease prevention measures
apply statistical analysis techniques
project management
epidemiology
preventive medicine
prevent outbreaks of communicable diseases in the community
gather experimental data
Optional & specialised skills
educate on the prevention of illness
contribute to public health campaigns
biological chemistry
laboratory techniques
general medicine
SAS language
develop communicable disease control policies
write scientific papers
immunology
assist in clinical trials
microbiology-bacteriology
analyse blood samples
virology
perform laboratory tests
manufacture medicines
inform policy makers on health-related challenges
develop vaccines
biology
assess environmental impact
develop scientific research protocols
manage clinical risk
advise on legislative acts
develop scientific theories
contribute to practice innovation in health care
professional documentation in health care
archive scientific documentation
statistical analysis system software
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.