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Summary Description


	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.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Applications Engineer

2.	Artificial Intelligence Specialist

3.	Bioinformatics Software Engineer

4.	Computational Linguist

5.	Computational Theory Scientist

6.	Computer Engineer

7.	Computer Science Professor

8.	Computer Scientist

9.	Control System Computer Scientist

10.	Data Scientist

11.	Engineering Director

12.	Information Scientist

13.	Nanotechnologist

14.	Process Engineer

15.	Programmer

16.	Programming Methodology and Languages Researcher

17.	Research and Development Engineer

18.	Research Scientist

19.	Scientific Programmer Analyst

20.	Software Development Engineer

21.	Software Engineer

22.	Systems Analyst

23.	Systems Engineer

24.	Systems Programmer

Job Tasks

	Analyze problems to develop solutions involving computer hardware and software. Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems.

	Design computers and the software that runs them. Design integrated computer systems.

	Assign or schedule tasks to meet work priorities and goals. Assign duties or work schedules to employees.

	Evaluate project plans and proposals to assess feasibility issues. Evaluate project designs to determine adequacy or feasibility.

	Apply theoretical expertise and innovation to create or apply new technology, such as adapting principles for applying computers to new uses. Apply information technology to solve business or other applied problems.

	Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to determine computing needs and system requirements. Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details.

	Maintain network hardware and software, direct network security measures, and monitor networks to ensure availability to system users. Monitor the performance of computer networks. Maintain computer hardware.

	Meet with managers, vendors, and others to solicit cooperation and resolve problems. Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.

	Conduct logical analyses of business, scientific, engineering, and other technical problems, formulating mathematical models of problems for solution by computers. Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables.

	Participate in multidisciplinary projects in areas such as virtual reality, human-computer interaction, or robotics.

	Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures. Develop organizational goals or objectives.

	Approve, prepare, monitor, and adjust operational budgets. Manage budgets for appropriate resource allocation.

	Participate in staffing decisions and direct training of subordinates. Train others in computer interface or software use. Participate in staffing decisions.

	Develop performance standards, and evaluate work in light of established standards. Develop performance metrics or standards related to information technology.

	Direct daily operations of departments, coordinating project activities with other departments. Manage information technology projects or system activities. Coordinate project activities with other personnel or departments.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Computer and Information Research Scientists
	Computer and information research scientists invent and design new approaches to computing technology and find innovative uses for existing technology. They study and solve complex problems in computing for business, medicine, science, and other fields.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Computer and Information Research Scientists
	Most computer and information research scientists work full time. About 1 in 10 worked more than 40 hours per week in 2014.

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