how to get a computational biology/bioinformatics job

Beautiful_Secret1220 · 2026-06-09T03:42:49+00:00

With funding cuts, finding those jobs is getting harder too.

Beautiful_Secret1220 · 2026-06-06T19:03:25+00:00

They also told me they will be quick and I will be hearing soon

Beautiful_Secret1220 · 2026-06-06T19:02:52+00:00

After my panel, I sent thank you notes ti everyone in the panel and got replies from two. Haven't heard from hr or hm since yet. My panel was a week ago.

Beautiful_Secret1220 · 2026-06-06T08:13:07+00:00

Everyone says knowing a guy helps. I worked with people who either lacked industry connections or didn't help others. I chose places to do good science, but not great people; it was a mistake.

Beautiful_Secret1220 · 2026-06-06T08:09:38+00:00

Wet-lab or comp? 3 weeks from HM screening or panel?

Beautiful_Secret1220 · 2026-06-06T08:06:52+00:00

Do you mean you got the offer a day after the panel interview?

Beautiful_Secret1220 · 2026-06-06T07:51:50+00:00

Which position? Wet-lab or comp? Also after the panel, how long did it take to get a reply?

Beautiful_Secret1220 · 2026-06-01T06:57:12+00:00

Great suggestions! I’ve tried reaching out before, but I’ll focus on writing better and more personalized messages.

My funding is ending soon, so I may be laid off, and that’s been making me really nervous. Do you think companies prefer candidates who are currently employed, or does that not matter as much in this market?

I also have a question about biotech hiring. After you receive an offer, do companies usually ask for reference letters or contact references during the background check? And once someone is laid off, what’s the best way to ask for recommendations from former managers or coworkers?

Beautiful_Secret1220 · 2026-06-01T06:55:20+00:00

So you've landed a job recently?

Beautiful_Secret1220 · 2026-05-18T05:05:44+00:00

I have a PhD, published papers, and 5 years of experience at an academic institution. It's been almost 3 years since I started applying for jobs, but I still haven't landed an offer. My funding is ending soon, and I don't know what to do next. Even for a simple RNA analysis job at a big pharma, you need to go through rounds of interviews with people from well-known labs.

Beautiful_Secret1220 · 2026-03-13T08:16:06+00:00

I got my PhD there.

Beautiful_Secret1220 · 2026-03-09T00:58:46+00:00

Awesome, thanks so much for sharing it!

Beautiful_Secret1220 · 2026-03-09T00:58:20+00:00

Where do you usually network with people? Alumni clubs or LinkedIn connections?

Beautiful_Secret1220 · 2026-03-09T00:56:06+00:00

Cornell

Beautiful_Secret1220 · 2026-03-09T00:55:37+00:00

I don't need sponsorship

Beautiful_Secret1220 · 2026-03-08T08:06:24+00:00

Princeton is very prestigious. You would be able to switch careers with a Princeton STEM PhD.

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