Bioinformatician
The profession appears before 2020
In case of unusual development of a disease, builds a computer simulation of the biochemical processes of the disease to understand its root cause (discovers irregularities at the cellular and subcellular level). The specialty has been around in the western countries for a few years and is aimed at making the fullest possible use of the entire load of accumulated information (genetic, biological and medical), to develop a personalized approach for a specific patient. Translational medicine is practiced in Russia as well, with experts predicting great numbers of jobs in the industry.
Trends
Professional skills and abilities
Systems thinking (ability to define and work with complex systems, including system engineering).
Multilingual and multicultural abilities (fluent English and knowledge of a second foreign language, understanding of the national and cultural context of partner countries, and understanding of job specifics in foreign industries).
Programming IT solutions / Managing complex automated systems / Dealing with artificial intelligence.
Ability to work under high uncertainty and quickly changing conditions (quick decision-making, prompt reaction to changing work conditions, ability to allocate resources and manage personal time spending).