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43 lines
2.8 KiB
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# Tasks & work activities — computer scientist
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Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 15-1221.00 (Computer and Information Research Scientists).
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## Task statements
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- **[Core]** Analyze problems to develop solutions involving computer hardware and software.
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- **[Core]** Assign or schedule tasks to meet work priorities and goals.
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- **[Core]** Evaluate project plans and proposals to assess feasibility issues.
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- **[Core]** Apply theoretical expertise and innovation to create or apply new technology, such as adapting principles for applying computers to new uses.
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- **[Core]** Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to determine computing needs and system requirements.
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- **[Core]** Meet with managers, vendors, and others to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
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- **[Core]** Conduct logical analyses of business, scientific, engineering, and other technical problems, formulating mathematical models of problems for solution by computers.
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- **[Core]** Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.
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- **[Core]** Develop performance standards, and evaluate work in light of established standards.
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- **[Core]** Design computers and the software that runs them.
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- **[Core]** Participate in multidisciplinary projects in areas such as virtual reality, human-computer interaction, or robotics.
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- **[Supplemental]** Participate in staffing decisions and direct training of subordinates.
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- **[Supplemental]** Maintain network hardware and software, direct network security measures, and monitor networks to ensure availability to system users.
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- **[Supplemental]** Approve, prepare, monitor, and adjust operational budgets.
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- **[Supplemental]** Direct daily operations of departments, coordinating project activities with other departments.
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## Detailed work activities
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- Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems.
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- Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables.
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- Apply information technology to solve business or other applied problems.
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- Assign duties or work schedules to employees.
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- Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists.
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- Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details.
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- Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.
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- Coordinate project activities with other personnel or departments.
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- Design integrated computer systems.
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- Develop organizational goals or objectives.
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- Develop performance metrics or standards related to information technology.
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- Evaluate project designs to determine adequacy or feasibility.
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- Maintain computer hardware.
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- Manage budgets for appropriate resource allocation.
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- Manage information technology projects or system activities.
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- Monitor the performance of computer networks.
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- Participate in staffing decisions.
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- Train others in computer interface or software use.
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