Career Outlook  
   
Career Outlook

What is my career outlook should I concentrate in bioinformatics?

 Prognosis...Good, very good...The number of jobs advertised for bioinformatics in Science magazine from 1996 to 1997 increased by 96% to over 350 bioinformatics job advertisements. Masters students salaries range between $40,000 to $65,000 for persons with top masters training (Stephan and Black, 1998). In addition, Masters students reportedly have received hiring bonuses and relocation assistance. Of course you are ultimately responsible for landing a great job and without your effort nothing will be accomplished.

What types of jobs are available in bioinformatics?

Jobs are available from programmers and data analysts to senior level scientists and research directors.  Employment is available with private and public industries, research institutions, government institutions, and universities around the globe.

 Online bioinformatic employment resources:

  • Science magazine article "Focus on Careers in Bioinformatics"  
  • SmithKline Beecham - a leading employer of bioinformatic professionals 
  • Bioinformatics jobs listed by PlanetJobs 
  • Genome Jobs: resource for employment in Genomics, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology and
    jfsBiocomputing.     
  • BiotechFind.com - is a directory of international links covering the fileds of biotechnologies and
    sff including a Biotechnology Career Center.
  • List of Bioinformatic jobs in the United Kingdom 
  • BioSpace Career Center 
  • Science jobs in Nature magazine

     

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