metrologist

Description

Metrologists study and practice the science of measurement. They develop quantity systems, units of measurement and measuring methods to be used in science. Metrologists establish new methods and tools to quantify and better understand information.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

quality standards scientific research methodology metrology instrumentation engineering algebra physics electronics biology geometry laboratory techniques meteorology

Practical Skills

develop calibration procedures perform test run mentor individuals manage personal professional development develop professional network with researchers and scientists manage research data apply scientific methods evaluate research activities order equipment integrate gender dimension in research promote the transfer of knowledge manage open publications speak different languages synthesise information use testing equipment apply for research funding think abstractly operate open source software troubleshoot perform project management promote open innovation in research draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation write calibration report calibrate precision instrument operate precision measuring equipment apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities assemble measuring equipment maintain technical equipment manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data develop measuring equipment study the relationships between quantities interact professionally in research and professional environments communicate with a non-scientific audience write scientific publications perform scientific research conduct research across disciplines create solutions to problems manage intellectual property rights increase the impact of science on policy and society demonstrate disciplinary expertise disseminate results to the scientific community publish academic research operate scientific measuring equipment teach in academic or vocational contexts read standard blueprints develop preventive maintenance procedures for instruments maintain laboratory equipment calibrate electronic instruments apply blended learning inspect material calibrate laboratory equipment calibrate mechatronic instruments operate surveying instruments