We surveyed 323 bioinformatics scientists to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical bioinformatics scientist. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a bioinformatics scientist?
Low
High
Working as a bioinformatics scientist typically requires higher levels of intelligence when compared with the average career. This means that bioinformatics scientists are required to actively learn new things related to their discipline and solve complex problems.
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.