Computer Scientist ICT Professionals
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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.
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Scientific Research Methodology
The theoretical methodology used in scientific research involving doing background research, constructing an hypothesis, testing it, analysing data and concluding the results.
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Skills You Need to Become a Computer Scientist
Essential Skills
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EssentialScientific Research Methodology knowledge
The theoretical methodology used in scientific research involving doing background research, constructing an hypothesis, testing it, analysing data and concluding the results.
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EssentialApply Statistical Analysis Techniques skill
Use models (descriptive or inferential statistics) and techniques (data mining or machine learning) for statistical analysis and ICT tools to analyse data, uncover correlations and forecast trends.
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EssentialConduct Literature Research skill
Conduct a comprehensive and systematic research of information and publications on a specific topic. Present a comparative evaluative literature summary.
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EssentialConduct Qualitative Research skill
Gather relevant information by applying systematic methods, such as interviews, focus groups, text analysis, observations and case studies.
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EssentialConduct Quantitative Research skill
Execute a systematic empirical investigation of observable phenomena via statistical, mathematical or computational techniques.
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EssentialConduct Research Interview skill
Use professional researching and interviewing methods and techniques to gather relevant data, facts or information, to gain new insights and to fully comprehend the message of the interviewee.
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EssentialConduct Scholarly Research skill
Plan scholarly research by formulating the research question and conducting empirical or literature research in order to investigate the truth of the research question.
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EssentialExecute Analytical Mathematical Calculations skill
Apply mathematical methods and make use of calculation technologies in order to perform analyses and devise solutions to specific problems.
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EssentialWrite Research Proposals skill
Synthetise and write proposals aiming to solve research problems. Draft the proposal baseline and objectives, the estimated budget, risks and impact. Document the advances and new developments on the relevant …
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EssentialApply Reverse Engineering skill
Use techniques to extract information or disassemble an ICT component, software or system in order to analyse, correct and reassemble or reproduce it.
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EssentialExecute Ict User Research Activities skill
Perform research tasks such as recruitment of participants, scheduling of tasks, collecting of empirical data, data analysis and production of materials in order to assess the interaction of users with …
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EssentialSynthesise Research Publications skill
Read and interpret scientific publications that present a research problem, the methodology, its solution and hypothesis. Compare them and extract the information needed.
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OptionalBusiness Intelligence knowledge
The tools used to transform large amounts of raw data into relevant and helpful business information.
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OptionalInformation Extraction knowledge
The techniques and methods used for eliciting and extracting information from unstructured or semi-structured digital documents and sources.
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OptionalInnovation Processes knowledge
The techniques, models, methods and strategies which contribute to the promotion of steps towards innovation.
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OptionalLdap knowledge
The computer language LDAP is a query language for retrieval of information from a database and of documents containing the needed information.
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OptionalLinq knowledge
The computer language LINQ is a query language for retrieval of information from a database and of documents containing the needed information. It is developed by the software company Microsoft.
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OptionalN1ql knowledge
The computer language N1QL is a query language for retrieval of information from a database and of documents containing the needed information. It is developed by the software company Couchbase.
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OptionalSparql knowledge
The computer language SPARQL is a query language for retrieval of information from a database and of documents containing the needed information. It is developed by the international standards organisation …
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OptionalUnstructured Data knowledge
The information that is not arranged in a pre-defined manner or does not have a pre-defined data model and is difficult to understand and find patterns in without using techniques …
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OptionalXquery knowledge
The computer language XQuery is a query language for retrieval of information from a database and of documents containing the needed information. It is developed by the international standards organisation …
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OptionalBehavioural Science knowledge
The investigation and analysis of subject behaviour through regulated and lifelike observations and disciplined scientific experiments.
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OptionalEmergent Technologies knowledge
The recent trends, developments and innovations in modern technologies such as biotechnology, artificial intelligence and robotics.
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OptionalData Mining knowledge
The methods of artificial intelligence, machine learning, statistics and databases used to extract content from a dataset.
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OptionalDocumentation Types knowledge
The characteristics of internal and external documentation types aligned with the product life cycle and their specific content types.
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OptionalInformation Categorisation knowledge
The process of classifying the information into categories and showing relationships between the data for some clearly defined purposes.
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OptionalMdx knowledge
The computer language MDX is a query language for retrieval of information from a database and of documents containing the needed information. It is developed by the software company Microsoft.
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OptionalQuery Languages knowledge
The field of standardised computer languages for retrieval of information from a database and of documents containing the needed information.
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OptionalResource Description Framework Query Language knowledge
The query languages such as SPARQL which are used to retrieve and manipulate data stored in Resource Description Framework format (RDF).
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OptionalCreate Solutions To Problems skill
Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings …
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OptionalDevelop Professional Network skill
Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal …
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OptionalPerform Data Mining skill
Explore large datasets to reveal patterns using statistics, database systems or artificial intelligence and present the information in a comprehensible way.
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OptionalProcess Data skill
Enter information into a data storage and data retrieval system via processes such as scanning, manual keying or electronic data transfer in order to process large amounts of data.
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OptionalReport Analysis Results skill
Produce research documents or give presentations to report the results of a conducted research and analysis project, indicating the analysis procedures and methods which led to the results, as well …
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OptionalInnovate In Ict skill
Create and describe new original research and innovation ideas within the field of information and communication technologies, compare to the emerging technologies and trends and plan the development of new …
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