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Career Guidance Knowledge natural sciences, mathematics and statistics K053 - physical sciences K0532 - earth sciences Oceanography
Description
The scientific discipline that studies oceanic phenomena such as marine organisms, plate tectonics, and the geology of the ocean bottom.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 3 occupations
- Optional in 8 occupations
- Total: 11 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)
Essential for
- Earth science lecturerEarth science lecturers are subject professors, teachers, or lecturers who instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in their own specialised field o…
- OceanographerOceanographers study and perform research on matters related to the sea and oceans. They divide their expertise into four main branches of research: physical oceanographers, whose …
- Hydropower technicianHydropower technicians install and maintain systems in hydropower plants. They perform inspections, analyse problems and carry out repairs. They ensure the turbines operate in comp…
Optional for
- MeteorologistMeteorologists are scientists who specialize in the study of the Earth's atmosphere, weather patterns, and climatic conditions. They use a combination of scientific principles, obs…
- Biology technicianBiology technicians provide technical assistance in researching and analysing the relationship between living organisms and their environment. They use laboratory equipment to exam…
- ClimatologistClimatologists study the average change in weather and climate from a long-term perspective. They research and analyse historic weather conditions in order to forecast climatic con…
- Hydrographic surveyorHydrographic surveyors measure and map, by means of specialised equipment, marine environments. They collect scientific data in order to study the underwater topography and morphol…
- HydrologistHydrologists research and study the quality, current challenges, and distribution of water on Earth. They study water supply from rivers, streams, and springs to determine their ad…
- Hydrographic surveying technicianHydrographic surveying technicians perform oceanographic and surveying operations in marine environments. They assist hydrographic surveyors, using specialised equipment to map and…
- Hydropower engineerHydropower engineers research, design and plan the building of facilities that generate electricity from the movement of water. They search optimal locations, conduct trials and tr…
- BiologistA Biologist is a scientist who studies living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, evolution, and interactions with the environment. Biologists work in various f…
Related skills
- Perform scientific research
- Scientific research methodology
- Perform project management
- Geology
- Apply scientific methods
- Geography
- Geographic information systems
- Use geographic information systems
- Publish academic research
- Manage personal professional development
- Statistics
- Assist scientific research
Last updated on February 18, 2026
