physicist

Description

Physicists are scientists who study physical phenomena. They focus their research depending on their specialisation, which can range from atomic particle physics to the study of phenomena in the universe. They apply their findings for the improvement of society by contributing to the development of energy supplies, treatment of illness, game development, cutting-edge equipment, and daily use objects.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

Practical Skills

use measurement instruments mentor individuals perform laboratory tests communicate mathematical information manage personal professional development develop professional network with researchers and scientists manage research data apply scientific methods evaluate research activities integrate gender dimension in research promote the transfer of knowledge manage open publications speak different languages synthesise information apply for research funding think abstractly operate open source software perform project management promote open innovation in research draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation apply statistical analysis techniques gather experimental data apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities execute analytical mathematical calculations manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data interact professionally in research and professional environments communicate with a non-scientific audience write scientific publications perform scientific research conduct research across disciplines 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 analyse experimental laboratory data perform lectures operate telescopes apply teaching strategies teach physics develop scientific theories observe matter provide information on geological characteristics teach in academic or vocational contexts design scientific equipment assist with geophysical surveys collect samples for analysis write research proposals apply blended learning operate remote sensing equipment interpret geophysical data analyse telescope images communicate with external laboratories calibrate laboratory equipment