computer, word processing, data research and information gathering skills
of a high level;
a general understanding of statistics;
skills of practical application of knowledge, including skills of
description, analysis, synthesis, evaluation and familiarity with laboratory
procedures;
sound knowledge of a number of disciplines and highly specialised
knowledge of at least one subject area;
the ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing;
interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen, to consider the
opinions of others and to be able to work in a team while accepting individual
responsibility;
literacy in a range of media, including reading and understanding texts,
audio-visual and computer-based materials;
the ability to assess the needs of various audiences and publics and to
provide appropriate forms of presentation;
good skills of argument, including the ability to identify frameworks or
structure of explanation; the evaluation of evidence; the ability to support a
solidly grounded position based on evidence and not on mere opinion; to put a
case logically, to assess it critically and when appropriate to be steadfast
but courteous in a dispute; the ability to assess contrary arguments and to
modify a position taken, when necessary.
