ISCO Occupation Group 2111.1 Astronomer
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Astronomer: Astronomers research the formation, structures, properties, and development of celestial bodies and interstellar matter. They use ground-based equipment and space-based equipment to collect data about the space for research purposes.
Essential Skills
- Statistics
- Apply Scientific Methods
- Astronomy
- Physics
- Operate Scientific Measuring Equipment
- Perform Scientific Research
- Gather Experimental Data
- Apply Statistical Analysis Techniques
- Carry Out Scientific Research In Observatory
- Mathematics
- Execute Analytical Mathematical Calculations
- Scientific Research Methodology
Optional Skills
- Define Celestial Bodies
- Develop Scientific Theories
- Archive Scientific Documentation
- Geophysics
- Optoelectronics
- Write Research Proposals
- Design Scientific Equipment
- Operate Telescopes
- Optomechanical Engineering
- Perform Lectures
- Teach Astronomy
- Types Of Optical Instruments
- Apply Teaching Strategies
- Optics
- Scientific Modelling
- Write Scientific Papers
- Aeronomy
- Analyse Telescope Images
Alternative Names
- Astronomy Researcher
- Astronomy Science Researcher
- Astronomy Research Analyst
- Astronomy Scientist
- Astrophysicist
- Astronomy Research Scientist
- Astronomers
- Astronomy Scholar
- Astronomy Analyst
