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sociologist Occupational skill for the role 'sociologist' (also: urban sociology science researcher, sociologists, rural sociology science researcher, urban sociology analyst, sociology science researcher, economic sociology research analyst). Use when the user asks for typical sociologist work such as: Present research findings at professional meetings.; Explain sociological research to the general public.; Write grants to obtain funding for research projects.

Sociologist

Sociologists focus their research on explaining social behaviour and the way people have organised themselves as a society. They research and explain the way societies have evolved by describing their legal, political, and economic systems and their cultural expressions.

Core workflow

  1. Present research findings at professional meetings.
  2. Explain sociological research to the general public.
  3. Write grants to obtain funding for research projects.
  4. Prepare publications and reports containing research findings.
  5. Analyze and interpret data to increase the understanding of human social behavior.
  6. Plan and conduct research to develop and test theories about societal issues such as crime, group relations, poverty, and aging.
  7. Collect data about the attitudes, values, and behaviors of people in groups, using observation, interviews, and review of documents.
  8. Develop, implement, and evaluate methods of data collection, such as questionnaires or interviews.

How to use this skill

Key competences (essential)

  • apply for research funding
  • apply knowledge of human behaviour
  • apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities
  • apply scientific methods
  • apply statistical analysis techniques
  • communicate with a non-scientific audience
  • conduct qualitative research
  • conduct quantitative research
  • 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
  • gather data

Hot technologies

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Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/11df8941-508c-4103-ad40-52cdf9430a59), ONET 30.3 (19-3041.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*