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Occupation

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.

$140,300 medianBright outlookGraduate degree

O*NET 31.0 · 15-1221.00

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Approve, prepare, monitor, and adjust operational budgets.
  2. 02Apply theoretical expertise and innovation to create or apply new technology, such as adapting principles for applying computers to new uses.
  3. 03Conduct logical analyses of business, scientific, engineering, and other technical problems, formulating mathematical models of problems for solution by computers.
  4. 04Participate in multidisciplinary projects in areas such as virtual reality, human-computer interaction, or robotics.
  5. 05Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to determine computing needs and system requirements.
  6. 06Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.
  7. 07Analyze problems to develop solutions involving computer hardware and software.
  8. 08Maintain network hardware and software, direct network security measures, and monitor networks to ensure availability to system users.
  9. 09Direct daily operations of departments, coordinating project activities with other departments.
  10. 10Participate in staffing decisions and direct training of subordinates.
  11. 11Assign or schedule tasks to meet work priorities and goals.
  12. 12Meet with managers, vendors, and others to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.

Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0

What the posting will be called

Computer ScientistComputer SpecialistControl System Computer ScientistResearch ScientistScientific Programmer Analyst

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Knowledge the job leans on

Computers and ElectronicsMathematicsEngineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementDesignTelecommunicationsPhysics

Skills that carry over from service

Complex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingSystems AnalysisSystems EvaluationProgrammingTime ManagementOperations AnalysisTechnology Design