JobSOC 15-1221
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.
Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).
01.
Studied through
15 programs- Computer and Information Sciences, General11.0101
- Artificial Intelligence11.0102
- Information Technology11.0103
- Informatics11.0104
- Computer and Information Sciences, Other11.0199
- Information Science/Studies11.0401
- Computer Science11.0701
- Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation11.0804
- Cloud Computing11.0902
- Bioinformatics26.1103
- Human Computer Interaction30.3101
- Data Science, General30.7001
- Data Science, Other30.7099
- Cheminformatics/Chemistry Informatics40.0512
- Medical Informatics51.2706
02.
Draws on
- Computers and Electronics4.6 of 5
- Mathematics4.1 of 5
- Engineering and Technology4.0 of 5
- English Language3.9 of 5
Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.