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
physics technician
ESCO occupation · 13 essential, 18 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
analyse experimental laboratory data
laboratory techniques
report analysis results
gather experimental data
execute analytical mathematical calculations
apply statistical analysis techniques
use measurement instruments
perform laboratory tests
physics
maintain laboratory equipment
scientific research methodology
assist scientific research
apply safety procedures in laboratory
Optional & specialised skills
acoustics
collect samples for analysis
analyse scientific data
apply scientific methods
astronomy
write scientific papers
quantum mechanics
interpret geophysical data
observe matter
operate remote sensing equipment
geophysics
operate telescopes
calibrate laboratory equipment
statistics
communicate with external laboratories
mathematics
thermodynamics
geology
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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.