211405 - Oceanographer

Performs scientific research on seas and oceans and examines related issues. Applies professional knowledge in different areas of research: physical oceanographers investigate waves and tides, chemical oceanographers examine the composition of seawater, and geological oceanographers study the seabed and oceanic plates.

Main activities

* participate in the creation of new knowledge, formulate scientific research questions, conduct investigative activities, refine or create concepts, theories, models, methods, software or operational methods, employ scientific methods and techniques;
* apply mathematical methods and uses computational technologies for analysis, prepares specific problem solutions;
* provide and receives feedback, supervise employees, and provide leadership in a professional environment;
* conduct academic research at a university or independently, publishe it in books, academic journals format, expands their specialization knowledge, and receive personal academic recognition;
* present a scientific research hypothesis, data, and conclusions in their field of competence in a professional publication.

Characteristic competences

* conduct scientific research;
* perform analytical mathematical calculations;
* communicate professionally in research and field;
* publish academic research;
* prepare scientific articles.