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
physiologist
ESCO occupation · 13 essential, 25 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
conduct research on fauna
apply scientific methods
perform scientific research
biology
perform laboratory tests
scientific research methodology
laboratory techniques
human anatomy
histology
apply safety procedures in laboratory
maintain laboratory equipment
human physiology
calibrate laboratory equipment
Optional & specialised skills
scientific modelling
clinical cytology
exercise physiology
assist in performing physical exercises
advise on rehabilitation exercises
perform lectures
write research proposals
rehabilitation
develop scientific theories
professional documentation in health care
assist patients with rehabilitation
develop scientific research protocols
conduct experiments on animals
develop patient treatment strategies
assist in clinical trials
write scientific papers
occupational physiology
nuclear medicine
archive scientific documentation
prepare lesson content
develop pharmaceutical drugs
gather experimental data
ergonomics
assess environmental impact
offer advice on diet-related concerns
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.