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