Tips for Entry
Read publications such as Bioinformatics (https://academic.oup.com/bioinformatics) to learn more about the field.
Visit the following Web sites for job listings:
- http://www.bioinformatics.org/jobs
- https://www.monster.com/jobs
- https://www.iscb.org/iscb-careers-job-database
- https://jobs.newscientist.com
Join professional associations such as the International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB) to access training and networking resources, industry publications, and employment opportunities.
Attend industry conventions held by the ISCB and other organizations to network and to interview for jobs.
Visit the Biotechnology Institute's Web site, http://www.biotechinstitute.org, and explore its Resources page for information about careers.
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