Computer & Information Research Scientists
Also called:
Computer Scientist, Control System Computer Scientist, Scientific Programmer Analyst
see titles from the Navy.
Computer Science; Computer Science and Systems Design; Information Sciences, Systems and Operations
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- Analyze problems to develop solutions involving computer hardware and software.
- Assign or schedule tasks in order to meet work priorities and goals.
- Evaluate project plans and proposals to assess feasibility issues.
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
- design
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
Education and Training
- teaching and course design
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Basic Skills
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
- figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
- measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it
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Ideas and Logic
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- use rules to solve problems
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Math
- choose the right type of math to solve a problem
- add, subtract, multiply, or divide
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People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Initiative
- Persistence
- Achievement/Effort
- Independence
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Dependability
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You might use software like this on the job:
Development environment software
Analytical or scientific software
- Intel Math Kernel Library
- The MathWorks MATLAB
Object or component oriented development software
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master's degree or
doctoral/professional degree
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$102,190
per year, on average
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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In the military:
see titles from the Navy.
