Astronomers
Also called: Astronomer, Astrophysicist, Research Scientist, Scientist,
What they do:
Observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.On the job, you would:
- Mentor graduate students and junior colleagues.
- Present research findings at scientific conferences and in papers written for scientific journals.
- Collaborate with other astronomers to carry out research projects.
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What they do:
Observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.On the job, you would:
- Mentor graduate students and junior colleagues.
- Present research findings at scientific conferences and in papers written for scientific journals.
- Collaborate with other astronomers to carry out research projects.
KNOWLEDGE
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
- physics
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
- product and service development
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Education and Training
- teaching and course design
SKILLS
Basic Skills
- reading work related information
- using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems
People and Technology Systems
- thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
- figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
ABILITIES
Math
- choose the right type of math to solve a problem
- add, subtract, multiply, or divide
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- communicate by writing
Ideas and Logic
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- use rules to solve problems
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
PERSONALITY
People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Analytical Thinking
- Initiative
- Achievement/Effort
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Persistence
TECHNOLOGY
You might use software like this on the job:
Analytical or scientific software
- IBM SPSS Statistics
- SAS
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Development environment software
- Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
- National Instruments LabVIEW
EDUCATION
- post-doctoral training
- doctoral degree
JOB OUTLOOK
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$114,590
$59,420
$185,780