Spacek-Astronomer

__** Job Description- **__ Observe, research, and interpret celestial and ast ronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge and apply such information to practical problems.

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 * Job Zone Five: //Extensive Preparation Needed//**


 * Education**: A bachelor's degree is the minimum formal education required for these occupations. However, many also require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).


 * Training**: Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.

__** Skills- **__
 * **Science:** Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
 * **Critical Thinking:** Using logic and reasoning to indentify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
 * **Reading Comprehension:** Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
 * **Mathematics:** Using mathematics to solve problems.
 * **Complex Problem Solving** - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
 * **Active Learning** - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
 * **Writing** - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

__** Average Salary- **__ In US the average was for this occupation was: $31 for entry level workers, and $63 for experienced workers.