O*NET-SOC 15-1221.00

Computer and Information Research Scientists

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 5 – Extensive preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresExtensive skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i4.008/2019
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a4.008/2019
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e4.008/2019
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.7508/2019
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.7508/2019
Systems Analysis2.B.4.g3.7508/2019

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.44.1208/2019
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.54.1208/2019
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.008/2019
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.008/2019
Fluency of Ideas1.A.1.b.13.8808/2019
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.8808/2019

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Analyze problems to develop solutions involving computer hardware and software.Core4908/2019
Apply theoretical expertise and innovation to create or apply new technology, such as adapting principles for applying computers to new uses.Core4908/2019
Assign or schedule tasks to meet work priorities and goals.Core4808/2019
Meet with managers, vendors, and others to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.Core4808/2019
Design computers and the software that runs them.Core4808/2019

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Investigative7.011/2023
Conventional4.811/2023
Realistic3.9411/2023
Artistic2.8611/2023
Enterprising2.4211/2023
Social2.0411/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.