§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

bioinformatics scientist

Bioinformatics scientists analyse biological processes using computer programmes.

Description

Bioinformatics scientists analyse biological processes using computer programmes. They maintain or construct databases containing biological information. Bioinformatics scientists gather and analyse biological data and may also assist scientists in various fields, including in biotechnology and pharmaceutics. They perform scientific research and statistical analyses, and report on their findings. Bioinformatics scientists may also collect DNA samples, discover data patterns and conduct genetic research.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

computational biology laboratory techniques biology statistics computer equipment life sciences computer programming computational chemistry web programming computer engineering database management systems genomics scientific literature

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

data quality assessment computer simulation genetics scientific modelling statistical modeling techniques multidisciplinary research stem cells genetic engineering scientific computing molecular biology mathematics scientific research methodology data science proteomics biometrics

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

integrate gender dimension in research gather data develop professional network with researchers and scientists synthesise information apply for research funding manage open publications manage personal professional development collect biological data promote open innovation in research think abstractly draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation demonstrate disciplinary expertise manage database manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data promote the transfer of knowledge assist scientific research apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities interpret current data maintain freelance database write scientific publications promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities contact scientists increase the impact of science on policy and society operate open source software manage intellectual property rights conduct quantitative research apply statistical analysis techniques speak different languages interact professionally in research and professional environments apply scientific methods evaluate research activities use databases analyse scientific data publish academic research communicate with a non-scientific audience manage research data conduct research across disciplines perform project management mentor individuals perform data analysis perform scientific research disseminate results to the scientific community present reports

OPTIONALOptional competences

develop scientific theories gather experimental data apply blended learning plan research process develop scientific research protocols manage data collection systems teach in academic or vocational contexts write work-related reports evaluate genetic data perform laboratory tests write research proposals maintain laboratory equipment conduct genome research

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)