§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

computer scientist

Computer scientists conduct research in computer and information science, directed toward greater knowledge and understanding of fundamental aspects of ICT phenomena.

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Description

Computer scientists conduct research in computer and information science, directed toward greater knowledge and understanding of fundamental aspects of ICT phenomena. They write research reports and proposals. Computer scientists also invent and design new approaches to computing technology, find innovative uses for existing technology and studies and solve complex problems in computing.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

scientific research methodology data science

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

integrate gender dimension in research develop professional network with researchers and scientists apply reverse engineering synthesise information apply for research funding manage open publications manage personal professional development use an application-specific interface promote open innovation in research think abstractly draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation demonstrate disciplinary expertise manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data promote the transfer of knowledge apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities conduct scholarly research write scientific publications synthesise research publications promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities use back-up and recovery tools execute analytical mathematical calculations increase the impact of science on policy and society operate open source software manage intellectual property rights conduct quantitative research execute ICT user research activities apply statistical analysis techniques conduct literature research speak different languages interact professionally in research and professional environments evaluate research activities conduct qualitative research publish academic research communicate with a non-scientific audience conduct research interview write research proposals manage research data conduct research across disciplines perform project management mentor individuals perform scientific research disseminate results to the scientific community define technology strategy

OPTIONALOptional competences

apply blended learning innovate in ICT process data perform data mining teach in academic or vocational contexts use spreadsheets software create solutions to problems develop computer vision system report analysis results use presentation software use query languages implement anti-virus software develop professional network

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)