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
university research assistant
ESCO occupation · 12 essential, 27 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
archive scientific documentation
assist scientific research
monitor developments in field of expertise
write research proposals
develop scientific theories
conduct scholarly research
university procedures
scientific research methodology
write scientific papers
discuss research proposals
apply scientific methods
use data processing techniques
Optional & specialised skills
provide assistance to lecturer
carry out internet research
operate scientific measuring equipment
analyse test data
prepare lesson content
perform laboratory tests
report test findings
use a computer
provide lesson materials
apply statistical analysis techniques
calibrate laboratory equipment
supervise practical courses
conduct qualitative research
participate in scientific colloquia
analyse experimental laboratory data
execute analytical mathematical calculations
assist students in their learning
search databases
conduct quantitative research
apply teaching strategies
statistics
collect samples for analysis
develop scientific research protocols
publish academic research
assist students with their dissertation
record test data
consult students on learning content
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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.