Junior Data Scientist is a very rare title as Data Scientist is not at all an entry-level job. However, some organizations do offer internships or roles for junior Data Scientists. Here is a list of qualifications that a Bangalore-based company is expecting a Junior Scientist to have;
Education: MSc. in Statistics/Math or PhD in any stream
Experience: 0 to 2 years
Requirements:
Strong skills in Regression/Linear Analysis
Knowledge of Deep Learning, Generalized Linear Model, Distributed RF, Naive Bayes, K- Means clustering
Experience in designing algorithms on Hadoop ecosystem
Strong knowledge of recommendation systems
A strong passion for empirical research
Excellent in written and verbal communication
Keep in mind that just becoming a Data Scientist requires years of practice on projects and programming. So, make sure to work on as many projects as you can to increase your experience in hands-on projects. That will give you the opportunity to showcase all that you have worked on when the time comes and give you a competitive edge.
Intellipaat offers a well-designed Data Science online course, which is in collaboration with IBM. The course includes all the necessary skills required to help one become a successful Data Scientist. Here is a free tutorial to help you get started:
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