Can you work in astronomy as a data scientist?

Colleen Farrelly, Data Scientist/Poet/Social Scientist/Topologist (2009-present) Answered Jan 3, 2018 · Author has 7.8k answers and 8.4m answer views Yes, though many of the positions may be academic and under a title of statistician or research analyst. read more

Truly,"Big Data" is being used in Astronomy much before anybody even knew the term. Needless to say that wherever such huge amount of data exist, there would be requirement of"Data Scientist". So you don't need to think about opportunities but consistently upgrading your skills to meet the challenges of job :). read more

“Even if you make a bad choice” with a company or industry, “you can try again!” she said, speaking about her transition from consulting into data visualization with Adyen. Even within astronomy, there are great opportunities for developing strong skills as a data scientist. read more