Data Scientist

Tasks: 

• The collection and conversion of regional and territorial of analysis ready data and statistics
• The visualisation of regional and territorial data for users of data and indicators inside the Commission
• Assist the unit members, and the EC REGIO-GIS team members in particular with technical issues
• Exploration of existing data in order to suggest use cases to exploit the data

• Data modelling in the context of data science and AI
• Identify, collect, convert and update different data types/sets in several locations

Requirements

Knowledge and skills:

• Experience and good knowledge of Power BI and sharepoint
• Experience and knowledge of R (R studio)
• Good knowledge of SQL and procedural language (f.i. in Access, Oracle or PostgreSQL)
• Basic knowledge of scripting languages like Python, Bash and Windows JScript/VBScript
• Good analysis and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of developing interactive charts with the Highcharts library would be an advantage
• Knowledge of a programming language (f.i. C++, VB) would be an advantage
• Ability and willingness to learn new data technologies
• Good communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences
• Capability to write clear and structured technical documents
• Ability to participate in technical meetings

Specific Expertise: 

• at least 3 years of specific expertise in data analysis and data visualisation