cosmologist
Cosmologists focus on the study of the universe as a whole, which is made up by its origin, evolution and ultimate fate. They use tools and scientific instruments to observe and study other galaxies and astronomical objects such as stars, black holes, planets and other celestial bodies.
Also called: cosmology research scientist, evolutionary cosmologist, cosmology data scientist, cosmology scientist, observational cosmologist, theoretical cosmologist
- 54
- essential skills
- 22
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Essential skills
54- aerospace engineering
- analyse scientific data
- analyse telescope images
- apply for research funding
- apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities
- apply scientific methods
- astronomy
- carry out scientific research in observatory
- communicate with a non-scientific audience
- computational physics
- conduct research across disciplines
- define celestial bodies
- demonstrate disciplinary expertise
- design scientific equipment
- develop professional network with researchers and scientists
- disseminate results to the scientific community
- draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation
- evaluate research activities
- gather experimental data
- increase the impact of science on policy and society
- integrate gender dimension in research
- interact professionally in research and professional environments
- manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data
- manage intellectual property rights
- manage open publications
- manage personal professional development
- manage research data
- mathematical modelling
- mathematics
- mentor individuals
- observe celestial objects
- operate open source software
- operate scientific measuring equipment
- operate telescopes
- perform project management
- perform scientific research
- physics
- promote open innovation in research
- promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities
- promote the transfer of knowledge
- publish academic research
- quantum computing
- quantum mechanics
- quantum optics
- quantum technology
- scientific literature
- scientific research methodology
- speak different languages
- statistics
- supercomputing
- synthesise information
- think abstractly
- write scientific publications
- write work-related reports
Optional skills
22- acoustics
- aeronomy
- apply blended learning
- apply statistical analysis techniques
- computer simulation
- data science
- develop scientific theories
- execute analytical mathematical calculations
- geophysics
- geostationary satellites
- image recognition
- mathematical physics
- observe matter
- optics
- optoelectronics
- perform laboratory tests
- perform lectures
- teach astronomy
- teach in academic or vocational contexts
- types of optical instruments
- types of satellites
- write research proposals
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