Sample Career Roadmap
Astronomers
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Astronomers
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Top Expected Tasks
Astronomers
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Mentor graduate students and junior colleagues.
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Present research findings at scientific conferences and in papers written for scientific journals.
03
Collaborate with other astronomers to carry out research projects.
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Analyze research data to determine its significance, using computers.
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Study celestial phenomena, using a variety of ground-based and space-borne telescopes and scientific instruments.
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Supervise students' research on celestial and astronomical phenomena.
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Raise funds for scientific research.
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Teach astronomy or astrophysics.
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Measure radio, infrared, gamma, and x-ray emissions from extraterrestrial sources.
10
Develop instrumentation and software for astronomical observation and analysis.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Astronomers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Physics
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Science
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Active Learning
SKILL
Active Listening
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Mathematical Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Information Ordering
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