{"id":99799,"date":"2024-09-21T17:29:52","date_gmt":"2024-09-21T21:29:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/?page_id=99799"},"modified":"2025-07-09T12:22:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T16:22:43","slug":"data-science-analyst","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/students\/professional-development\/career-exploration-transition\/data-science-analyst\/","title":{"rendered":"Data Science\/Analyst"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>Introductory Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bu.vault.com\/professions\/data-scientists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What does a Data Scientist do?<\/a>, BU Vault.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZM4u4XIhm08\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Biomedical Data Science<\/a>, TED Talk.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XPfrbukhUzM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">From a PhD spent doing qualitative research to a career in UX<\/a> (User Experience).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmatimes.com\/web_exclusives\/user_experience_in_r_and_d_1203790\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">UX (User Experience) in pharma and life sciences<\/a> &gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/uxls.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Life Science UX Toolkit<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Venturing further in this career area<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phdsource.com\/blog\/phd-jobs-data-scientist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Key responsibilities of a Data Scientist and ways to transition into data science<\/a>, PhD Source.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/365datascience.com\/career-advice\/transition-into-data-science-career\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Step-by-step guide to transitioning into data science from a different field<\/a>, 365 Data Science.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9Yuxi0rhUnc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Data Science in Biomedicine<\/a>, 1.5-hour webinar.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6JKIpVmn6UQ&amp;pp=ygU-ZnJvbSBhIHBoZCBpbiBiaW9tZWQgdG8gZGF0YSBhbmFseXNpcyBzY2llbmNlIHBhbmVsIGRpc2N1c3Npb24%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The role of biostats in the Big Data World<\/a>, Panel Discussion (2023).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pczser4eb3Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bioinformatics in industry<\/a>, Panel Discussion (2021).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/view6.workcast.net\/?cpak=7484892623237626&amp;pak=5616938878499343\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The future of biopharma &#8211; AI-powered data analytics<\/a> (2024).<\/li>\n<li>Explore <a href=\"https:\/\/questromfeld.bu.edu\/labor-market-insights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">labor market trends and insights<\/a> for bioinformatics jobs &#8211; Choose the &#8220;By filtering for industry and occupation&#8221; and then &#8220;Health Sciences&#8221; for Industry and &#8220;Bioinformatics Scientists&#8221; for occupation, to access data on salaries, key skills, companies hiring, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Note that data analytics skills can be used in other business functions, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techtarget.com\/searchbusinessanalytics\/definition\/business-intelligence-architecture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Business Intelligence<\/a>, to support strategic decision-making in organizations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Learning by doing job-related tasks<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Job Simulations are job-related tasks that can be completed in a few hours, to help you assess how enjoyable and how much of a good fit a specific job could be for you. <a href=\"https:\/\/intersectjobsims.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Intersect Job Simulations<\/a> have been created by PhDs for PhDs, to support their career transitions into a wide range of careers. To make the most of job simulations, please set up <a href=\"https:\/\/intersectjobsims.com\/smart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SMART Goals<\/a> to perform each simulation in a reasonable timeline. When you have completed the task, fill out the <a href=\"https:\/\/intersectjobsims.com\/reflection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Self-Reflection Sheet<\/a>, which will help you reflect on what you enjoyed (or did not enjoy) about the simulation, and how it can help inform your career exploration efforts.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/intersectjobsims.com\/library\/using-data-to-make-predictions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Data Science Job Simulation<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/intersectjobsims.com\/library\/investigating-public-health-data\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Investigating a public health problem<\/a> &#8211; Job Simulation.<\/li>\n<li>Explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/landing\/Boston%20University\/7YCXM8Sf5Wxh6idGd\/Experience%20without%20Commitment?careers=data\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">more data science and visualization virtual job simulations<\/a>, from various companies (select &#8220;Data&#8221; in the Career Interest drop-down menu to access Data Analytics simulations).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/simulations\/girls-who-code\/technical-interview-prep-ayks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Technical interview for coding jobs<\/a> (virtual job simulation).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Preparing your transition into this career area<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/d41586-019-01332-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Focus on your skills<\/a>, Nature article.<\/li>\n<li>Multiple fellowship programs support career transitions into Data Science:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medicine.yale.edu\/biomedical-informatics-data-science\/education\/fellowships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fellowships towards transitioning into Biomed informatics and data science<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medicine.yale.edu\/biomedical-data-science-fellowship\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yale-Boehringer Ingelheim Biomedical Data Science Fellowship Program<\/a> (applications open in the Spring).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/med.stanford.edu\/pathology\/education-programs\/clinical-fellowships\/clinical-data-science-fellowship.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clinical Data Science Fellowship<\/a> (Stanford).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niaid.nih.gov\/research\/data-science-fellowship-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Emerging Leaders in Data Science Fellowship<\/a> (NIH NIAID).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masslifesciences.com\/programs\/datascienceinternshipchallenge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mass Life Sciences Data Science Internship<\/a> program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Growing your network and <a href=\"https:\/\/intersectjobsims.com\/infointerviewguide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">having informational interviews<\/a> with PhDs who have transitioned into careers of interest to you will enable you to learn more about the job&#8217;s daily responsibilities, hiring process, career progression, etc., and the sector as a whole.\n<ul>\n<li>Look for and join relevant thematic groups on LinkedIn, online communities like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pistoiaalliance.org\/community\/user-experience-for-life-sciences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">UX for Life Sciences Community<\/a>, etc.Look for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/students\/professional-life\/advising-mentoring\/alumni-mentoring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GMS Alumni<\/a> who have transitioned into this career area.<\/li>\n<li>The Social Scientist enables early-career scientists to receive mentorship from folks who have transitioned into various careers &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesocialscientist.org\/industry-mentors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">connect with industry mentors<\/a> (scientists, founders, product managers, etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\/playlist\/dedicated\/207936103\/1_9emp2sqk\/1_2lldbf4b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Analyze job descriptions<\/a> to learn more about what institutions and organizations are currently looking for.<\/li>\n<li>Look for companies and products leveraging AI and\/or other analysis methods to provide life science services (like monitoring cell health, counting cells, conducting image analysis&#8230;). Study company websites, follow them on social media and YouTube.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introductory Resources What does a Data Scientist do?, BU Vault. Biomedical Data Science, TED Talk. From a PhD spent doing qualitative research to a career in UX (User Experience). UX (User Experience) in pharma and life sciences &gt;&gt; Life Science UX Toolkit. Venturing further in this career area Key responsibilities of a Data Scientist and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20577,"featured_media":0,"parent":99331,"menu_order":8,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/99799"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20577"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=99799"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/99799\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":104428,"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/99799\/revisions\/104428"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/99331"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=99799"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}