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
perform laboratory tests
apply safety procedures in laboratory
assist scientific research
scientific research methodology
use measurement instruments
gather experimental data
execute analytical mathematical calculations
apply statistical analysis techniques
analyse experimental laboratory data
physics
maintain laboratory equipment
laboratory techniques
report analysis results
Optional & specialised skills
statistics
geophysics
analyse scientific data
observe matter
astronomy
mathematics
write scientific papers
thermodynamics
geology
collect samples for analysis
acoustics
communicate with external laboratories
interpret geophysical data
calibrate laboratory equipment
operate remote sensing equipment
apply scientific methods
quantum mechanics
operate telescopes
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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.