Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
bioinformatics scientist
ESCO occupation · 24 essential, 19 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
statistics
contact scientists
apply scientific methods
collect biological data
maintain database
apply statistical analysis techniques
present reports
perform scientific research
laboratory techniques
conduct quantitative research
gather data
manage database
analyse scientific data
database management systems
assist scientific research
perform data analysis
use databases
computer engineering
web programming
biology
computer equipment
use a computer
interpret current data
computer programming
Optional & specialised skills
mathematics
write research proposals
genetics
data quality assessment
molecular biology
evaluate genetic data
write work-related reports
manage data collection systems
scientific modelling
write scientific papers
develop scientific theories
develop scientific research protocols
plan research process
gather experimental data
perform laboratory tests
biometrics
maintain laboratory equipment
genetic engineering
scientific research methodology
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Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.