We surveyed 134 bioinformatics scientists to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical bioinformatics scientist. Here are the results.
Can I learn to become a bioinformatics scientist?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a bioinformatics scientist typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a bioinformatics scientist?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a bioinformatics scientist. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for bioinformatics scientists.