O*NET-SOC 19-2012.00

Physicists

Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Perform complex calculations as part of the analysis and evaluation of data, using computers.Core10903
Analyze data from research conducted to detect and measure physical phenomena.Core10905
Describe and express observations and conclusions in mathematical terms.Core10904
Design computer simulations to model physical data so that it can be better understood.Core10907
Write research proposals to receive funding.Core21174
Teach physics to students.Core10912
Report experimental results by writing papers for scientific journals or by presenting information at scientific conferences.Core10906
Observe the structure and properties of matter, and the transformation and propagation of energy, using equipment such as masers, lasers, and telescopes, to explore and identify the basic principles governing these phenomena.Supplemental10910
Develop theories and laws on the basis of observation and experiments, and apply these theories and laws to problems in areas such as nuclear energy, optics, and aerospace technology.Supplemental10911
Collaborate with other scientists in the design, development, and testing of experimental, industrial, or medical equipment, instrumentation, and procedures.Supplemental10908

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 74 examples in 23 categories, 29 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Music or sound editing software

Adobe Audition

Graphics or photo imaging software

Adobe PhotoshopHot Technology
GNU Image Manipulation Program GIMP
Ploticus
Xfig
xv

Data base user interface and query software

Amazon Web Services AWS softwareHot Technology
Database application software
Microsoft AccessHot Technology
MySQLHot Technology
Oracle DatabaseHot Technology
Structured query language SQLHot Technology

Expert system software

Ansible softwareHot Technology

Analytical or scientific software

Aptech Systems GAUSS
CERN Physics Analysis Workstation PAW
CERN ROOT
COMSOL Multiphysics
Criss Software XRF11
Dose modeling software
Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System EPICS
GNU Octave
Gnuplot
Maplesoft Maple
OriginLab Origin
Radiation dose calculation software
REDUCE
RSI interactive data language IDL software
SciGraphica
SciLab
Spectral Dynamics STAR
Spectroscopy software
Statistical software
Synergy Software KaleidaGraph
Systat Software SigmaPlot
The MathWorks MATLABHot Technology
Vector Fields OPERA-3d
Video analysis software
Wolfram Research Mathematica

Computer aided design CAD software

Autodesk AutoCADHot Technology
Mathsoft Mathcad
RibbonSoft QCad

Development environment software

CHot Technology
Canu
Eclipse IDEHot TechnologyIn Demand
Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
Microsoft Azure softwareHot Technology
Microsoft Visual BasicHot Technology
Microsoft Visual J++
Microsoft Visual StudioHot Technology
National Instruments LabVIEW
Pascal
Software development tools

Object or component oriented development software

C++Hot Technology
Oracle JavaHot Technology
PerlHot Technology
PythonHot TechnologyIn Demand
Sun Microsystems Java

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

Enterprise resource planning ERP system

Enterprise application integration software

Extensible markup language XMLHot Technology

File versioning software

GitHot Technology

Web platform development software

JavaScriptHot Technology

Video creation and editing software

Lenox Softworks VideoPoint

Operating system software

LinuxHot Technology
Microsoft WindowsHot Technology
UNIXHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Cloud-based management software

OpenStack

Configuration management software

PuppetHot Technology

Desktop publishing software

Scribus

Data base management system software

SQLite

Clustering software

VMware

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze geological or geographical data.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 10 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- Augments 9
- Informs 1
- Data scientistsickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills910 installsAugments
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
  Runlayer Pass
  Snyk Pass
  Socket Pass
  ZeroLeaks Pass
- Statistics fundamentalsjoellewis/finance_skills815 installsAugments
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
  Runlayer Pass
  Snyk Pass
  Socket Pass
  ZeroLeaks Pass
- Scipy best practicesmindrally/skills1,005 installsAugments
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
  Runlayer Warn
  Snyk Pass
  Socket Pass
  ZeroLeaks Pass
- Cro chief revenue officerclaudeskills.infoAugments
- hypogenick-dense-ai/scientific-agent-skills1,937 installsAugments
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
  Snyk Pass
  Socket Pass
  ZeroLeaks Pass

Thinking Creatively

Develop theories or models of physical phenomena.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Controlling Machines and Processes

Operate laboratory or field equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Prepare proposals or grant applications to obtain project funding.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Training and Teaching Others

Instruct college students in physical or life sciences.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

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WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill1 of 8

Distinct tools10

Level mix

Augments 9
Informs 1

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.