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Career Guidance Knowledge natural sciences, mathematics and statistics K053 - physical sciences K0533 - physics Nuclear physics
Description
Field of physics in which protons and neutrons and their interactions inside atoms are analysed.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 2 occupations
- Optional in 5 occupations
- Total: 7 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)
Essential for
- Radiation protection officerRadiation protection officers are responsible for the protection from harmful effects caused by exposure to ionising radiation. They ensure compliance with legislation and regulati…
- Nuclear engineerNuclear engineers plan and design engineering equipment and processes in nuclear plants and sites. They engage in engineering activities pertaining to nuclear power plants, and dev…
Optional for
- Dismantling engineerDismantling engineers research and plan the optimal way to dismantle industrial equipment, machinery and buildings that reached the end-of-life phase. They analyse the required wor…
- ChemistChemists perform laboratory research by testing and analysing the chemical structure of substances.They translate the research results into industrial production processes which ar…
- Design engineerDesign engineers develop new conceptual and detailed designs. They create the look for these concepts or products and the systems used to make them. Design engineers work with engi…
- PhysicistA physicist is a highly specialized scientist who studies the fundamental principles of nature and the properties of matter and energy. This field of science encompasses a wide ran…
- Nuclear reactor operatorNuclear reactor operators directly control nuclear reactors in power plants from control panels, and are solely responsible for the alterations in reactor reactivity. They start up…
Related skills
- Nuclear energy
- Follow nuclear plant safety precautions
- Perform risk analysis
- Perform scientific research
- Monitor nuclear power plant systems
- Technical drawings
- Radioactive contamination
- Thermodynamics
- Monitor radiation levels
- Ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations
- Design strategies for nuclear emergencies
- Respond to nuclear emergencies
Last updated on February 19, 2026
