climatologist

Climatologists 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 conditions trends such as changes in temperature, global warming, or regional evolutive weather conditions. They use these findings for advising on environmental policy, construction, agricultural projects, and societal matters.

Alternative Labels

climate analyst

climate research analyst

climate researcher

climate research scientist

climate scholar

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Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

advise on weather-related issues analyse weather forecast apply for research funding apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities apply scientific methods apply statistical analysis techniques carry out meteorological research collect weather-related data communicate with a non-scientific audience conduct research across disciplines conduct research on climate processes demonstrate disciplinary expertise develop professional network with researchers and scientists disseminate results to the scientific community draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation evaluate research activities execute analytical mathematical calculations increase the impact of science on policy and society integrate gender dimension in research interact professionally in research and professional environments manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data manage intellectual property rights manage open publications manage personal professional development manage research data mentor individuals operate open source software perform project management perform scientific research promote open innovation in research promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities promote the transfer of knowledge publish academic research speak different languages synthesise information think abstractly use data processing techniques use measurement instruments write scientific publications

Essential Knowledge

climate change impact climatology mathematics meteorology quantitative analysis scientific modelling scientific research methodology statistics

Optional Skills and Competences

analyse environmental data apply blended learning assess environmental impact calibrate electronic instruments collect samples for analysis design graphics design scientific equipment determine historic climate changes develop environmental policy develop models for weather forecast manage meteorological database monitor aviation meteorology operate meteorological instruments operate remote sensing equipment teach in academic or vocational contexts use geographic information systems use meteorological tools to forecast meteorological conditions use specialised computer models for weather forecasting

Optional Knowledge

ICT system programming aviation meteorology environmental policy geographic information systems geography geology hydrology oceanography palaeoclimatology

Skills & Competences

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/3dbd758c-6dc0-41fe-8248-2250c9bfa4ab

Status

released

Occupations

climatologist

Concept overview

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept status