PURPOSE
Industries that depend on information technology and related fields of research often call upon the computer research scientist for innovative ideas. This hiring kit from TechRepublic Premium provides an adjustable framework your business can use to find the right person for the job.

From the hiring kit:

DETERMINING FACTORS, DESIRABLE PERSONALITY TRAITS AND SKILLSETS
First and foremost, due to the nature of the job, a computer research scientist must have demonstrable technical expertise supported by an advanced education marked by a master’s degree or PhD. For spectacular individuals, a bachelor’s degree may be acceptable, but that is a rare occurrence.

The best candidates for the computer research scientist role will also demonstrate the innate ability to think abstractly. While a cliché term, “thinking out of the box,” concisely describes how a scientist working in a business environment can produce inspiration and innovation. Some computer research scientist candidates may even seem eccentric when compared to C-level executives with business school backgrounds, but that is the nature of the position.