Evaluates the value of various documents concerning his field of expertise.

Is able to judge his own results in terms of both quality and added value.

Is willing to expose ideas to a critical audience; takes others’ opinions of his work into account.

Is willing to evaluate the work of other contributors and provides reasoned, realistic judgments of others’ work.

Conducts advanced searches using a range of software solutions, resources and techniques, recognizing the advantages and limitations of each.

Masters the creation, organization, validation, sharing, storing and archiving of information and/or raw data and addresses the associated risks.

Understands the legal, ethical and security requirements of information management.

Is familiar with the value of, and uses, metadata.

Advises and assists his staff using information-gathering and management methods, critiquing sources and evaluating information and data.

Makes his staff aware of information security and legal and ethical requirements.

Is familiar with recent progress in fields related to his own.

Is able to engage in dialogue and collaboration with experts in other disciplines or fields of activity.

Takes ownership of new research methods and techniques.

Is able to document and evaluate his activities using statistical methods where applicable.

Can formulate complex problems that correspond to new challenges.

Is able to develop arguments in support of new projects.

Knows how to adapt his arguments to his audience.

Advises and assists his staff in making appropriate use of investigative methods, improving their performance and enhancing their skills.