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Physicists

SOC 19-2012.00

Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.

Zone 5 Life, Physical, and Social Science

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Science

4.5

Mathematics

4.4

Critical Thinking

4.2

Reading Comprehension

4.1

Speaking

4.1

Complex Problem Solving

4.1

Active Listening

4.0

Active Learning

3.8

Knowledge Areas 8

Physics

4.9

Mathematics

4.8

English Language

4.3

Engineering and Technology

4.1

Computers and Electronics

4.1

Chemistry

2.9

Telecommunications

2.8

Mechanical

2.8

Key Tasks

1Perform complex calculations as part of the analysis and evaluation of data, using computers.

2Describe and express observations and conclusions in mathematical terms.

3Analyze data from research conducted to detect and measure physical phenomena.

4Report experimental results by writing papers for scientific journals or by presenting information at scientific conferences.

5Design computer simulations to model physical data so that it can be better understood.

Also Known As

Aerodynamicist Aerophysicist Astrophysicist Atmospheric Physicist Atomic Spectroscopist Biophysics Scientist Cloud Physicist Consultant Electronics Electro Optical Engineer Electro-Optical Engineer