# 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. - Code: 15-1221.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 15-1221) - Family: [Computer & Mathematical](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-15), one of its 38 occupations - Tasks: 15 tasks (11 core and 4 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/15-1221.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/15-1221.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Analyze problems to develop solutions involving computer hardware and software. Core task · Task 14623 · Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2019 2. Apply theoretical expertise and innovation to create or apply new technology, such as adapting principles for applying computers to new uses. Core task · Task 14626 · Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2019 3. Assign or schedule tasks to meet work priorities and goals. Core task · Task 14624 · Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2019 4. Meet with managers, vendors, and others to solicit cooperation and resolve problems. Core task · Task 14628 · Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2019 5. Design computers and the software that runs them. Core task · Task 14633 · Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2019 6. Conduct logical analyses of business, scientific, engineering, and other technical problems, formulating mathematical models of problems for solution by computers. Core task · Task 14629 · Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2019 7. Evaluate project plans and proposals to assess feasibility issues. Core task · Task 14625 · Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2019 8. Participate in multidisciplinary projects in areas such as virtual reality, human-computer interaction, or robotics. Core task · Task 14635 · Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2019 9. Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to determine computing needs and system requirements. Core task · Task 14627 · Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2019 10. Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures. Core task · Task 14630 · Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2019 11. Develop performance standards, and evaluate work in light of established standards. Core task · Task 14632 · Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2019 12. Maintain network hardware and software, direct network security measures, and monitor networks to ensure availability to system users. Supplemental task · Task 14634 · Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2019 13. Direct daily operations of departments, coordinating project activities with other departments. Supplemental task · Task 14637 · Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2019 14. Participate in staffing decisions and direct training of subordinates. Supplemental task · Task 14631 · Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2019 15. Approve, prepare, monitor, and adjust operational budgets. 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