Computer & Information Research Scientists

Also Called: Computer Scientist, Computer Specialist, Research Scientist

What Computer & Information Research Scientists 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.

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Information Technology

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Spend Time Sitting
  • Contact With Others

Tools

  • High end computer servers
  • Computer servers
  • Scanners
  • Pick or place robots
  • Camera based vision systems for automated data collection

Technology

Development environment software
Apache Kafka
Integrated development environment IDE software
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Analytical or scientific software
IBM SPSS Statistics
Minitab

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
product and service development
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
management

Education

  • % Bachelor's degree
  • % Doctoral degree
  • % Master's degree

Experience

Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

  • Conventional (Organizer)
  • Investigative (Thinker)
  • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Cooperation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Independence
  • Achievement/Effort
  • Initiative

Values

  • Achievement
  • Working Conditions
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Math

This is what Computer & Information Research Scientists across the country typically make.

$39.16 / hour
$81,450 /year

Entry Level

$69.75 / hour
$145,080 /year

Median Level

$112.07 / hour
$233,110 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

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