Which soft skills for research career? In a previous question we stated that soft skills are pretty important for admission decisions in universities, so I suppose that you'll agree with me if I said that they are very important not only during the admission phase, but throughout the whole career.

Which do you think are the most important ones?

Thanx!
I broadly agree with Davide's answer above, but I would move the list around somewhat:


Tier 1:


Self motivating
Communication, broadly-defined
Ability to stay focused on a single task for multiple months &amp; years

Tier 2:


Work on a team
Creative, curious personality
Strong writing skills

Tier 3:


Learn from criticism
Personable



Tier 1 skills are, in my mind, absolutely required to be a researcher. The inability of any of those will preclude you from doing your work (i.e., unable to communicate means unable to publish; unable to stay focused for long periods of time means unable to complete research projects &amp; grants.)  Tier 2 skills will turn a good researcher into a great researcher. Technically speaking, researchers don't need to be good team members, but having that skill will greatly improve your academic worth and potential. Tier 3 will improve your worth to yourself and others as a researcher. There are probably a bunch here that I missed and should have included.