Data scientist

Main tasks
  • Set up data collection
  • Analyse data structures
Skills required
  • Analytical ability
  • Programming
  • Creative thought
Average salary (monthly)
Junior
€2,800 gross€2,000 net
Senior
€4,200 gross€2,590 net
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What is a data scientist?

Data scientists capture, store, manipulate and partially analyse data within the organisation. Having broader responsibilities than a data analyst, they explore collecting data in new ways to answer complex questions and support data analysts in making valuable reports.

A data scientist helps the organisation in understanding which and how certain data can be collected, and how this data can help answer specific business questions.

A data scientist is commonly more senior than a data analyst. They might also have a more in-depth educational background, such as in Mathematics or Statistics.

Technical skills

 Excel
 Python
 Hadoop
 MongoDB

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