About this career
Meteorologists study climate processes, measure and predict weather patterns and provide consultancy services to a variety of weather information users. They work out models for weather forecasting, develop instruments to collect meteorological data and compile statistics and databases.
Essential skills
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
communicate with a non-scientific audience
conduct research across disciplines
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
review meteorological forecast data
speak different languages
synthesise information
think abstractly
use meteorological tools to forecast meteorological conditions
use specialised computer models for weather forecasting
write scientific publications
Required knowledge
climatology
mathematics
meteorology
Additional skills
apply blended learning
assist scientific research
calibrate electronic instruments
collect weather-related data
conduct research on climate processes
create weather maps
design graphics
design scientific equipment
develop models for weather forecast
manage meteorological database
operate meteorological instruments
operate remote sensing equipment
present during live broadcasts
study aerial photos
teach in academic or vocational contexts
use geographic information systems
write weather briefing
geographic information systems
geography
hydrology
mathematical modelling
oceanography
quantitative analysis
scientific research methodology
statistics
Also known as
marine meteorologist
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