Computer+Scientist

=//**Computer Scientist**//=


 * Core Tasks **
 * Conduct experiments and research new computer technologies
 * Develop and test equipment and software applications
 * Work with scientists, engineers, techs, and marketing specialists
 * Managers oversee budgets and hiring
 * Professors teach students and grade papers


 * Workplace **
 * Employers include colleges and other academic institutions, and computer, electronic, and software manufacturers
 * Work in offices and labs; professors also work in classrooms
 * Risk of eye, neck, back, and shoulder strain
 * The work can be stressful
 * Most work 40 hours a week; professors tend to work longer hours


 * Earnings **
 * $57,000 to $150,000 a year for most
 * The median is about $98,000 a year
 * $40,000 to $120,000 a year for professors
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Senior computer scientists earn the most


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #336633; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Education & Training **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">At least a bachelor’s degree
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">A master’s degree or PhD is required for advanced positions
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">A PhD is required to teach at a college


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #336633; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Attributes & Abilities **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Analytical and logical
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Enjoy solving puzzles
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Patient
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Communication and teamwork skills
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Creative and innovative

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By Jalen Upshaw