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Computer and Information Research Scientist | Sidra Siddiqui
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computer and information Research Scientists
by: Sidra Siddiqui
introduction
Introduction
Computer and Information research scientists mainly work to resolve issues in computers software, hardware, algorithms and computer systems and to develop and create them as well. They need to be curious, logical and have skills such as attention to details and critical thinking. Computer and Information research scientists usually need a bachelors and masters degree and work for the government, a computer system design firm or at a university.
Responsibilites and expectations
Responsibilities and Expectations
- Their main goal is to examine data for problems, create solutions to problems and bettering or creating computer systems, software, hardware and algorithms
- Identify the problems and create theories and models as solutions
- Create and develop techniques and systems to improve the ways computers are used.
- Plan and conduct experiments to test their new developments and/or creations
- Issue their discoveries into academic journals.
- Show their discoveries at conferences.
Showing discoveries at conferences
Salary
Salary
- According to glassdoor.ca , based on 39 salaries, the average salary for a research scientist in Canada is $75,313 per year.
- The salary for entry level researchers is around $49,000 annually
- About $115,000 for more senior level positions.
- Based on 18 salaries, Simba technologies, a software company pays their computer and information research scientists $64,000 to $77,000.
Related Skills
Related Skills
- Being able to pay attention to detail.
- Having critical thinking skills.
- Being able to work well alone but also able to collaborate with others.
- Have good communication skills
- Being able to understand and handle data properly
- Understanding programming languages
- being able to program
- Math skills
- Knowing how to plan
interests
Interests
Having a therapeutic pastime is important especially when working a job that has multiple responsibilities. Some examples that numerous people use are baking and pottery. Another common example is meditating, whether it be in a group, or alone. Focusing attention on something other than work is important but supporting your skills through hobbies is equally as important. For a computer and information research scientist, hobbies such as blogging to nurture writing skills or reading to sharpen the mind are beneficial.
values
Values
Computer and information scientific researchers need to have a strong sense of commitment and patience since finding solutions, planning and carrying out experiments often take a lengthy amount of time. They must also be able to differentiate between personal feelings and look at things objectively to make sure they are not biased, for example when publishing their discoveries in an academic journal or presenting at a conference. They need to also be inquisitive, having the ability to question things and in extension create inferences and solutions. Another skill that is a must is to have logical thinking to be able to draw conclusions to experiments and analyze problems. These are a few values that a computer and information research scientist should have.
schooling
Schooling
- A bachelors degree in a science is mandatory. (e.g: in computer science or math)
- A masters degree is preferred by employers.
- An example of a possible university for an aspiring research scientist is The University of Toronto.
- The Department of Computer Science in U of T has a graduate program that leads the way to the “Master of Science” and “Doctor of Philosophy” in computer science.
- The University of Toronto also provides the “Master of Science” and “Doctor of Philosophy” in several other types of sciences
preperation
Preperation
- Taking the right courses
- For example, if a Leaside student wants to be a computer research scientist, they could choose to take courses such as Computer Engineering Technology for grade 10, 11 and 12 and/or Introduction to Computer Science in grade 10, Computer Science in grade 11 and Computer Programming in grade 12.
- Work on their teamwork, responsibility and leadership by joining clubs
- To sharpen their mind and promote logical thinking and attention to detail, there are numerous games such as chess, checkers etc.
Joining clubs
requirements
requirements
- Bachelors Degree
- Preferably a masters degree
- Ability to understand programming languages
- Math skills
- Being able to plan
- Patience
- Need to have knowledge and understanding of software, hardware, algorithms and computer systems.
Future forcast
future forcast
According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, every year, in the U.S, there are around 3,300 job openings as a computer and information research scientist. It is also predicted that between 2021 and 2031, the employment rate will increase by 21%. The reason for the increase will be because of the call for advancement in technology. It will also be to replace the computer and information research scientists that are retiring or switching occupations.
Conclusion
Computer and information research scientists work towards creating solutions to issues found in computers and creating and improving software, hardware, algorithms and computer systems. They have multiple responsibilities such as helping engineers and scientists, publishing their discoveries in academic journals and presenting their findings at conferences. They must also have patience, critical and logical thinking and collaboration skills. The average salary for a computer research scientist in Canada is $75,313 dollars annually. The schooling needed to become a research scientist is a bachelor's degree and a Masters degree as well. To prepare beforehand, a student could take science courses in school and work on bettering their skills.
summary/ conclusion
Resources:
Resources
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