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