Entry-Level Data Scientists extract knowledge or insights from structured or unstructured data. They draw upon the practice of data analysis, using predictive analytics, data mining, pattern recognition, data modeling, machine learning and various statistical methods in order to solve large-scale optimization problems and to understand the meaning behind vast data sets

Entry-Level Data Scientists are in demand across IBM's growth areas. You'll be matched and deployed to a team in a strategic business, based on your offered location and fit.

What You’ll Do:

• You will implement and validate predictive models, and create and maintain statistical models with a focus on big data.
• You’ll communicate with internal and external clients to understand business needs and provide analytical solutions.
• You will use statistical concepts such as regression, time series, mixed model, Bayesian methods, clustering, etc., to analyze data and provide insights.
• You’ll work in an Agile, collaborative environment, partnering with other scientists, engineers, and database administrators of all backgrounds and disciplines to bring analytical rigor and statistical methods to the challenges of predicting behaviors.

Who You Are:

• You are great at solving problems; debugging; troubleshooting; and designing & implementing solutions to complex technical issues.
• You thrive on teamwork and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• You have strong technical and analytical abilities, a knack for driving impact and growth, and some experience with programming/scripting in a language such as Java or Python.
• You have a basic understanding of statistical programming in a language such as R, SAS, or Python.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Must have basic knowledge of statistical concepts such as regression, time series, mixed model, Bayesian methods, clustering, etc., to analyze data and provide insights.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Willing to travel up to 10%
• Bachelors or Masters Degree

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