Salary guide
Bioinformatician
- Average salary
- £28,000 – £55,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
ScienceTechnology
- The UK hosts the European Bioinformatics Institute
Other names this job is known by
- Computational Biologist
- Genomics Analyst
Key responsibilities
- Analyse biological data using computational tools
- Develop algorithms and software for genomics and proteomics
- Collaborate with scientists and researchers
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in bioinformatics, biology, computer science, or maths
- Programming skills (Python, R)
- Data analysis
- Experience in research or industry
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Bioinformatician
- Research Lead
- Data Scientist
- Academic roles
How to get the job
- Study biology, computer science, or maths
- Complete a degree in bioinformatics or related field
- Gain experience in research or industry
- Progress to senior or specialist roles
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