hydrologist

Hydrologists research and study the quality, current challenges, and distribution of water in the Earth. They study water supply from rivers, streams, and springs to determine their adequate and sustainable use. Together with a cross functional team of professionals, they plan and develop how water can be supplied to cities and urban areas while ensuring efficiency and resource conservation.

ESCO Code

2114.1.5

NACE Code

71.2 - Technical testing and analysis

36.0 - Water collection, treatment and supply

71.12 - Engineering activities and related technical consultancy

72.1 - Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering

42.91 - Construction of water projects

Alternative Labels

hydrology scientist

hydrology researcher

hydrology science researcher

hydrology research scientist

surface hydrologist

hydrology analyst

hydrology research analyst

hydrologists

hydrobiologist

water analysis specialist

hydrological engineer

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

apply for research funding apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities apply scientific methods apply statistical analysis techniques communicate with a non-scientific audience conduct research across disciplines demonstrate disciplinary expertise develop environmental policy develop professional network with researchers and scientists develop water purification methods disseminate results to the scientific community draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation ensure compliance with environmental legislation evaluate research activities 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 land resources permits manage open publications manage personal professional development manage research data mentor individuals operate open source software operate scientific measuring equipment 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 write scientific publications

Essential Knowledge

environmental policy geography hydrology scientific literature scientific modelling scientific research methodology statistics water policies watershed development

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on environmental remediation advise on pollution prevention advise on soil and water protection analyse environmental data apply blended learning carry out waste water treatment collect samples for analysis conduct erosion control conduct field work conduct sediment control design scientific equipment develop environmental remediation strategies develop flood remediation strategies develop scientific research protocols identify risk of flooding manage water quality testing monitor water quality perform laboratory tests plan water resource development promote environmental awareness report on environmental issues report test findings teach in academic or vocational contexts test samples for pollutants write research proposals

Optional Knowledge

botany coastal management environmental design fish identification and classification geology habitat restoration microbiology-bacteriology oceanography soil science

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Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/55167849-82cf-484e-b818-fa702a4e69e9

Status

released

Occupations

hydrologist

Concept overview

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