2111 Physicists and Astronomers
Physicists and astronomers conduct research and improve or develop concepts, theories and operational methods concerning matter, space, time, energy, forces and fields and the interrelationship between these physical phenomena. They apply scientific knowledge relating to physics and astronomy in industrial, medical, military or other fields. Tasks include - (a) conducting research and improving or developing concepts, theories, instrumentation, software and operational methods related to physics and astronomy; (b) conducting experiments, tests and analyses on the structure and properties of matter in fields such as mechanics, thermodynamics, electronics, communications, power generation and distribution, aerodynamics, optics and lasers, remote sensing, medicine, sonics, magnetism and nuclear physics; (c) evaluating results of investigations and experiments and expressing conclusions, mainly using mathematical techniques and models; (d) applying principles, techniques and processes to develop or improve industrial, medical, military and other practical applications of the principles and techniques of physics or astronomy; (e) ensuring the safe and effective delivery of radiation (ionizing and non-ionizing) to patients to achieve a diagnostic or therapeutic result as prescribed by a medical practitioner; (f) ensuring the accurate measurement and characterization of physical quantities used in medical applications; (g) testing, commissioning and evaluating equipment used in applications such as imaging, medical treatment and dosimetry; (h) advising and consulting with medical practitioners and other health care professionals in optimizing the balance between the beneficial and deleterious effects of radiation; (i) observing, analysing and interpreting celestial phenomena and developing methods, numerical models and techniques to extend knowledge of fields such as navigation, satellite communication, space exploration, celestial bodies and cosmic radiation; (j) developing, implementing and maintaining standards and protocols for the measurement of physical phenomena and for the use of nuclear technology in industrial and medical applications; (k) preparing scientific papers and reports. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Astronomer - Medical physicist - Nuclear physicist - Physicist Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Radiation oncologist - 2212 - Radiologist - 2212 - Specialist physician (nuclear medicine) - 2212 - Radiographer - 3211 Note It should be noted that, while they are appropriately classified in this unit group with other physicists, medical physicists are considered to be an integral part of the health workforce alongside those occupations classified in Sub-major Group 22: Health Professionals and others classified in a number of other unit groups in Major Group 2: Professionals.
Where 2111 sits in the ISCO-08 hierarchy
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- >>21 Science and Engineering Professionals
- >>>211 Physical and Earth Science Professionals
- >>>>2111 Physicists and Astronomers
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ISCO-08 2111?
- ISCO-08 2111 is "Physicists and Astronomers". Physicists and astronomers conduct research and improve or develop concepts, theories and operational methods concerning matter, space, time, energy, forces and fields and the interrelationship between these physical phenomena. They apply scientific knowledge relating to physics and astronomy in industrial, medical, military or other fields. Tasks include - (a) conducting research and improving or developing concepts, theories, instrumentation, software and operational methods related to physics and astronomy; (b) conducting experiments, tests and analyses on the structure and properties of matter in fields such as mechanics, thermodynamics, electronics, communications, power generation and distribution, aerodynamics, optics and lasers, remote sensing, medicine, sonics, magnetism and nuclear physics; (c) evaluating results of investigations and experiments and expressing conclusions, mainly using mathematical techniques and models; (d) applying principles, techniques and processes to develop or improve industrial, medical, military and other practical applications of the principles and techniques of physics or astronomy; (e) ensuring the safe and effective delivery of radiation (ionizing and non-ionizing) to patients to achieve a diagnostic or therapeutic result as prescribed by a medical practitioner; (f) ensuring the accurate measurement and characterization of physical quantities used in medical applications; (g) testing, commissioning and evaluating equipment used in applications such as imaging, medical treatment and dosimetry; (h) advising and consulting with medical practitioners and other health care professionals in optimizing the balance between the beneficial and deleterious effects of radiation; (i) observing, analysing and interpreting celestial phenomena and developing methods, numerical models and techniques to extend knowledge of fields such as navigation, satellite communication, space exploration, celestial bodies and cosmic radiation; (j) developing, implementing and maintaining standards and protocols for the measurement of physical phenomena and for the use of nuclear technology in industrial and medical applications; (k) preparing scientific papers and reports. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Astronomer - Medical physicist - Nuclear physicist - Physicist Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Radiation oncologist - 2212 - Radiologist - 2212 - Specialist physician (nuclear medicine) - 2212 - Radiographer - 3211 Note It should be noted that, while they are appropriately classified in this unit group with other physicists, medical physicists are considered to be an integral part of the health workforce alongside those occupations classified in Sub-major Group 22: Health Professionals and others classified in a number of other unit groups in Major Group 2: Professionals.
- How does ISCO-08 2111 map to other classification systems?
- 2111 Physicists and Astronomers has equivalents in ESCO Occupations (57a12047-4f1e-40ed-add5-9736923f231b, 7f2761eb-4edc-48ad-9fbf-eed0a0db9a21, bc659adc-f42c-4ef6-89fe-fd030033f446); SOC 2018 (19-2011, 19-2012). These crosswalks let you translate this code between ISCO-08 and 2 other classification systems.
- What is the parent category of 2111?
- 2111 Physicists and Astronomers sits under 2111 Physicists and Astronomers in the ISCO-08 hierarchy.
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