behavioural scientist

Description

Behavioural scientists research, observe and describe human behaviour in society. They draw conclusions on the motives that stir actions in humans, observe the various circumstances for different behaviours, and describe different personalities. They advise organisations and governmental institutions on this field. They may also analyse the behaviour of animals.

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Theoretical Knowledge

Practical Skills

mentor individuals manage personal professional development develop professional network with researchers and scientists research human behaviour 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 provide clinical psychological counselling 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 apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data write work-related reports interact professionally in research and professional environments report analysis results communicate with a non-scientific audience write scientific publications perform scientific research apply knowledge of human behaviour 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 assess animal behaviour observe human behaviour assist police investigations apply teaching strategies conduct qualitative research conduct public surveys apply systemic design thinking oversee animal management develop scientific theories teach in academic or vocational contexts inform policy makers on health-related challenges develop solutions for harmful behaviour write research proposals apply blended learning provide technical expertise conduct quantitative research create individual treatment programmes apply clinical psychological treatment create criminal profiles