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Overview
Biophysicists use physics methods to study living organisms and explain patterns in biological systems. Their research can cover DNA, proteins, molecules, cells, environments, laboratory data and mathematical analysis.
In job descriptions, look for genomics, proteomics, molecular biology, cell cultures, laboratory equipment, experimental data, statistical analysis, scientific literature, research ethics, funding applications and cross-disciplinary research.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Biophysicists study living systems with tools from physics, biology and quantitative analysis. Daily work may involve laboratory experiments, cell cultures, molecular or protein data, instrument calibration, mathematical modelling, literature review and interpretation of results for a research group.
Skills and specializations
Strong profiles combine physics, genomics, proteomics, molecular biology, laboratory data analysis and scientific method. Depending on the project, useful specializations include computational biology, cryopreservation, statistical analysis, genome research, sample collection or analytical mathematical calculation. The mix of wet-lab work and data analysis is often central.
Salary context
Salary context is linked to research responsibility, laboratory independence, computational depth, funding tasks and the level of specialization. Roles that design experiments, manage equipment, interpret complex datasets or coordinate interdisciplinary projects may be assessed differently from assistant research posts.
Career paths
Career paths can lead into academic research, biotechnology, laboratory research management, computational biology, molecular analysis, pharmaceutical or brain-related studies, scientific communication or project coordination. Publications, grant work and reliable laboratory methods often matter for progression.
Good to know
Vacancies should name the biological material and the physics or analytical methods. DNA, proteins, molecules, cells, experimental data, statistical techniques, calibrated equipment and cross-disciplinary research signal a different role from general biology or routine laboratory support.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 5
Biologists
19-1029.04
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
Open in O*NETMolecular and Cellular Biologists
19-1029.02
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The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
Open in O*NETPhysicists
19-2012.00
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
Open in O*NETBioinformatics Scientists
19-1029.01
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
Open in O*NETBiochemists and Biophysicists
19-1021.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
biologist (2131.4)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/1738173e-ef9c-4222-88c8-b6aa9bad3cf7 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2131.4.4 |
| ISCO group | 2131 |
| Concept type | Occupation |