Staff role
Computer Research Scientist
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.
O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Computer Scientist; Computer Specialist; Control System Computer Scientist; Research Scientist; Scientific Programmer Analyst
Tasks
- Analyze problems to develop solutions involving computer hardware and software.
- Apply theoretical expertise and innovation to create or apply new technology, such as adapting principles for applying computers to new uses.
- Assign or schedule tasks to meet work priorities and goals.
- Meet with managers, vendors, and others to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
- Design computers and the software that runs them.
- Conduct logical analyses of business, scientific, engineering, and other technical problems, formulating mathematical models of problems for solution by computers.
- Evaluate project plans and proposals to assess feasibility issues.
- Participate in multidisciplinary projects in areas such as virtual reality, human-computer interaction, or robotics.
- Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to determine computing needs and system requirements.
- Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.
- Develop performance standards, and evaluate work in light of established standards.
Knowledge
- Computers and Electronics
- Mathematics
- Engineering and Technology
- English Language
- Administration and Management
- Design
- Telecommunications
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Active Learning
- Writing
- Mathematics
- Science
- Monitoring
- Learning Strategies
Abilities
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Comprehension
- Fluency of Ideas
- Problem Sensitivity
- Written Expression
- Information Ordering
- Category Flexibility
- Near Vision
- Originality
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Number Facility
- Visualization
- Speech Recognition
- Speech Clarity
- Flexibility of Closure
- Perceptual Speed
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