Career switch, measured
From Research Assistant to Statistician
Yes, it's a close move. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 59% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include Research, Statistics, Communication, Leadership; the main skills to add are Python, C++, Machine learning, Problem solving.
59%
skill overlap
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillResearch AssistantStatistician
- Research100%98%
- Statistics35%74%
- Communication24%26%
- Leadership28%11%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Statistician postings, rarely in Research Assistant ones.
SkillResearch AssistantStatistician
- Python–76%
- C++–48%
- Machine learning–28%
- Problem solving–28%
- Process improvement–24%
- Risk management–17%
- Stakeholder management–15%
- Electrical engineering–15%
Plan your move to Statistician
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