Bioinformatics scientist
Code 2131.3
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.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- biology
- computer equipment
- statistics
- computer engineering
- computer programming
- web programming
- database management systems
- laboratory techniques
Skills and competences
- speak different languages
- interact professionally in research and professional environments
- Manejar terminología técnica en salud
- analyse scientific data
- apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities
- apply scientific methods
- communicate with a non-scientific audience
- contact scientists
- develop professional network with researchers and scientists
- demonstrate disciplinary expertise
- operate open source software
- disseminate results to the scientific community
- write scientific publications
- evaluate research activities
- gather data
- manage database
- manage research data
- manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data
- manage open publications
- integrate gender dimension in research
- perform scientific research
- conduct research across disciplines
- maintain freelance database
- think abstractly
- mentor individuals
- assist scientific research
- promote open innovation in research
- promote the transfer of knowledge
- publish academic research
- conduct quantitative research
- perform data analysis
- collect biological data
- draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation
- apply for research funding
- use databases
Transversal competences
- apply statistical analysis techniques
- increase the impact of science on policy and society
- manage intellectual property rights
- manage personal professional development
- perform project management
- interpret current data
- think analytically
- present reports
- promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities
- synthesise information
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