Astronomer

Above average salary

Below average outlook

Extensive training needed

What they do:

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

On the job, you would:

Analyze research data to determine its significance, using computers.
Present research findings at scientific conferences and in papers written for scientific journals.
Study celestial phenomena, using a variety of ground-based and space-borne telescopes and scientific instruments.
Collaborate with other astronomers to carry out research projects.
Mentor graduate students and junior colleagues.
Supervise students' research on celestial and astronomical phenomena.

Knowledge

Business and Management

Administration and Management
Administrative
Economics and Accounting
Sales and Marketing
Customer and Personal Service
Personnel and Human Resources

Manufacturing and Production

Production and Processing

Engineering and Technology

Computers and Electronics
Engineering and Technology
Design
Building and Construction
Mechanical

Mathematics and Science

Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Psychology
Sociology and Anthropology
Geography

Knowledge

Education and Training
Transportation

Arts and Humanities

English Language
Foreign Language

Law and Public Safety

Public Safety and Security
Law and Government

Communications

Telecommunications
Communications and Media

Skills

Content

Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Writing
Speaking
Mathematics
Science

Process

Critical Thinking
Active Learning
Learning Strategies
Monitoring

Social Skills

Social Perceptiveness
Coordination
Persuasion
Negotiation
Instructing
Service Orientation

Complex Problem Solving Skills

Complex Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Operations Analysis
Technology Design
Equipment Selection
Installation
Programming
Operations Monitoring
Operation and Control
Equipment Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Repairing
Quality Control Analysis

Systems Skills

Judgment and Decision Making
Systems Analysis
Systems Evaluation

Resource Management Skills

Time Management
Management of Financial Resources
Management of Material Resources
Management of Personnel Resources

Abilities

Verbal Abilities

Oral Comprehension
Written Comprehension
Oral Expression
Written Expression

Idea Generation and Reasoning Abilities

Fluency of Ideas
Originality
Problem Sensitivity
Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Information Ordering
Category Flexibility

Quantitative Abilities

Mathematical Reasoning
Number Facility

Memory

Memorization

Perceptual Abilities

Speed of Closure
Flexibility of Closure
Perceptual Speed

Spatial Abilities

Spatial Orientation
Visualization

Attentiveness

Selective Attention
Time Sharing

Fine Manipulative Abilities

Finger Dexterity

Reaction Time and Speed Abilities

Wrist-Finger Speed

Physical Strength Abilities

Trunk Strength

Visual Abilities

Near Vision
Far Vision
Visual Color Discrimination
Night Vision
Depth Perception

Auditory and Speech Abilities

Hearing Sensitivity
Auditory Attention
Speech Recognition
Speech Clarity

Salary

New workersAverageExperienced

SAR
265,238/yr

SAR
0/yr

SAR
719,550/yr

New workers start around SAR 265,238. Normal pay is SAR 495,638 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to SAR 719,550.

Training for this role

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

ExperienceOver 6 months, up to and including 1 year

Training

On-siteNone
On-the-jobAnything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month

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What they do:

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

On the job, you would:

Analyze research data to determine its significance, using computers.
Present research findings at scientific conferences and in papers written for scientific journals.
Study celestial phenomena, using a variety of ground-based and space-borne telescopes and scientific instruments.
Collaborate with other astronomers to carry out research projects.
Mentor graduate students and junior colleagues.
Supervise students' research on celestial and astronomical phenomena.

Knowledge

Business and Management

Administration and Management
Administrative
Economics and Accounting
Sales and Marketing
Customer and Personal Service
Personnel and Human Resources

Manufacturing and Production

Production and Processing

Engineering and Technology

Computers and Electronics
Engineering and Technology
Design
Building and Construction
Mechanical

Mathematics and Science

Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Psychology
Sociology and Anthropology
Geography

Knowledge

Education and Training
Transportation

Arts and Humanities

English Language
Foreign Language

Law and Public Safety

Public Safety and Security
Law and Government

Communications

Telecommunications
Communications and Media

Skills

Content

Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Writing
Speaking
Mathematics
Science

Process

Critical Thinking
Active Learning
Learning Strategies
Monitoring

Social Skills

Social Perceptiveness
Coordination
Persuasion
Negotiation
Instructing
Service Orientation

Complex Problem Solving Skills

Complex Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Operations Analysis
Technology Design
Equipment Selection
Installation
Programming
Operations Monitoring
Operation and Control
Equipment Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Repairing
Quality Control Analysis

Systems Skills

Judgment and Decision Making
Systems Analysis
Systems Evaluation

Resource Management Skills

Time Management
Management of Financial Resources
Management of Material Resources
Management of Personnel Resources

Abilities

Verbal Abilities

Oral Comprehension
Written Comprehension
Oral Expression
Written Expression

Idea Generation and Reasoning Abilities

Fluency of Ideas
Originality
Problem Sensitivity
Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Information Ordering
Category Flexibility

Quantitative Abilities

Mathematical Reasoning
Number Facility

Memory

Memorization

Perceptual Abilities

Speed of Closure
Flexibility of Closure
Perceptual Speed

Spatial Abilities

Spatial Orientation
Visualization

Attentiveness

Selective Attention
Time Sharing

Fine Manipulative Abilities

Finger Dexterity

Reaction Time and Speed Abilities

Wrist-Finger Speed

Physical Strength Abilities

Trunk Strength

Visual Abilities

Near Vision
Far Vision
Visual Color Discrimination
Night Vision
Depth Perception

Auditory and Speech Abilities

Hearing Sensitivity
Auditory Attention
Speech Recognition
Speech Clarity

Salary

New workersAverageExperienced

SAR
265,238/yr

SAR
0/yr

SAR
719,550/yr

New workers start around SAR 265,238. Normal pay is SAR 495,638 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to SAR 719,550.

Training for this role

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

ExperienceOver 6 months, up to and including 1 year

Training

On-siteNone
On-the-jobAnything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month

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