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Astronomers

Science & Technology

  • Average Salary

    RM5027 - RM 8011

  • Career Trends

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  • Compability

What is Astronomers?

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

Minimum education level

 

PT3

SPM

STPM

Diploma

Degree

Average Salary

RM5027 - RM 8011

Example of a Job Position

Professor Assistant
Astronomer
Professor of Astronomy
Astrophysicist
Director of the Moon and Planet Institutions
Professor of Physics and Astronomy

Task

? Study celestial phenomena, using a variety of ground-based and space-borne telescopes and scientific instruments ? Analyze research data to determine its significance, using computers ? Develop theories based on personal observations or on observations and theories of other astronomers ? Collaborate with other astronomers to carry out research projects ? Present research findings at scientific conferences and in papers written for scientific journals

Knowledge

Education and Training

Knowledge of principles and methods in designing curriculum, training, teaching, and instruction for individuals and groups, as well as measuring the effects of training.

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Computers and Electronics

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

English

Knowledge of the structure and content of English, including the meaning and spelling of each word, composition rules, and grammar.

Physics

Knowledge and predictions about the principles of physics, law, relations between the two, and applications for understanding liquids, materials, atmospheric, mechanical, electrical, atomic, atomic sub-structures and processes.

Skills

Active Learning

Understand the implications of new information for basic decision making and problem solving now and in the future.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problems handled

Reading Understanding

Understand sentences and paragraphs written in work documents.

Science

Use scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Capability

  • 1

    Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to certain problems in order to produce reasonable answers.

  • 2

    Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules and conclusions (including finding relationships between seemingly unconnected events).

  • 3

    Oral Understanding - The ability to listen and understand information and ideas conveyed through words and oral sentences

  • 4

    Mathematical Reasoning - The ability to choose the right mathematical methods and formulas to solve problems.

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