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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 19-2011.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Astronomers

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

What this job is about

Conduct astronomical research and share findings with the scientific community.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Analyze research data

    Use computers to analyze research data and determine its significance.

  2. 2

    Collaborate with peers

    Work with other astronomers to carry out joint research projects.

  3. 3

    Present findings

    Share research findings at scientific conferences and in scientific journals.

  4. 4

    Mentor students

    Guide graduate students and junior colleagues in their research.

  5. 5

    Develop astronomical software

    Create and modify software for astronomical observation and analysis.

Tools used in this work
Apache HadoopCC++IBM SPSS StatisticsLinuxMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordOracle JavaPythonRSASStructured query language SQLThe MathWorks MATLAB

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.