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Astronomers

Observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.

$128,820 medianBelow-avg outlookGraduate degree

O*NET 31.0 · 19-2011.00

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Analyze research data to determine its significance, using computers.
  2. 02Present research findings at scientific conferences and in papers written for scientific journals.
  3. 03Study celestial phenomena, using a variety of ground-based and space-borne telescopes and scientific instruments.
  4. 04Collaborate with other astronomers to carry out research projects.
  5. 05Mentor graduate students and junior colleagues.
  6. 06Supervise students' research on celestial and astronomical phenomena.
  7. 07Teach astronomy or astrophysics.
  8. 08Develop theories based on personal observations or on observations and theories of other astronomers.
  9. 09Measure radio, infrared, gamma, and x-ray emissions from extraterrestrial sources.
  10. 10Develop instrumentation and software for astronomical observation and analysis.
  11. 11Review scientific proposals and research papers.
  12. 12Raise funds for scientific research.

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What the posting will be called

AstronomerAstronomy Outreach CoordinatorAstrophysicistResearch Astrophysicist

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Knowledge the job leans on

PhysicsMathematicsComputers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingEngineering and TechnologyChemistryCommunications and Media

Skills that carry over from service

Judgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationSystems AnalysisInstructingPersuasionSystems Evaluation