Data scientists combine their IT, statistical and mathematical knowledge to help businesses make accurate decisions. They collect, extract and analyse large amounts of structured and unstructured raw data from a variety of sources to make predictions and identify trends based on their findings.
There are two kinds of data that you would work with:
Data scientists are typically hired to work more with unstructured data.
You could be:
The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
Starting salaries can be around £25,000 to £30,000 a year, rising to £40,000 a year and above with experience. Senior data scientists can earn up to £85,000 a year.
Data scientists on the Civil Service Fast Stream programme with the Government Statistical Service earn £28,000 a year. This rises to between £45,000 and £55,000 a year.
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Businesses increasingly rely on data analytics to improve decision making so opportunities for employment are excellent. You could work for a broad range of business types, although the leading employers are in retail, finance and e-commerce.
Jobs are widely advertised on the internet but there are specialist job sites such as Data Scientist Jobs.
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
Tel: 01793 417417
Website:
http://www.bcs.org
Twitter:
@bcs
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/IT.BCS/
Civil Service Fast Stream
Website:
https://www.faststream.gov.uk
Twitter:
@faststreamuk
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/faststream
Operational Research Society
Tel: 0121 233 9300
Website:
http://www.theorsociety.com/
Twitter:
@TheORSociety
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TheORSociety
Royal Statistical Society
Tel: 020 7638 8998
Website:
http://www.rss.org.uk/
Website (2):
http://www.statslife.org.uk
Twitter:
@RoyalStatSoc
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/RoyalStatisticalSociety/