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
biophysicist
ESCO occupation · 12 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
gather experimental data
analyse experimental laboratory data
protein
biology
conduct research on fauna
scientific research methodology
physics
apply scientific methods
perform laboratory tests
conduct research on flora
examine cell specimens microscopically
analyse cell cultures
Optional & specialised skills
apply statistical analysis techniques
write scientific papers
write research proposals
calibrate laboratory equipment
operate scientific measuring equipment
operate telescopes
molecular biology
collect biological data
microbiology-bacteriology
virology
execute analytical mathematical calculations
use measurement instruments
organic chemistry
osteology
biological chemistry
collect samples for analysis
Other matches: physicist
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.