oceanographer

Description

Oceanographers study and perform research on matters related to the sea and oceans. Oceanographers divide their expertise in different branches of research which are physical oceanographers whose research focus on waves and tides, chemical oceanographers whose study address the chemical constitution of sea waters, and geological oceanographer whose research refers to the bottom of seas and their plaques.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

scientific modelling oceanography physics scientific research methodology mathematics geology statistics environmental engineering aquatic ecology chemistry biology remote sensing techniques environmental legislation cartography geographic information systems coastal management meteorology geophysics

Practical Skills

use measurement instruments mentor individuals 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 perform laboratory tests perform diving interventions develop scientific theories conduct underwater surveys teach in academic or vocational contexts design scientific equipment collect samples for analysis write research proposals conduct field work apply blended learning conduct research on climate processes operate remote sensing equipment apply digital mapping use geographic information systems assist scientific research