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Biophysics : Job Prospects & Career Options

  
  
  
  
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The field of Biophysics is the perfect choice for those who are fascinated by physics and biology. There are wide range of careers open for Biophysicists. Those with Ph.D have much scope for employment than graduates and post graduates.

Career avenues include the following:

A biophysicist can find employment as a biophysics researcher or scientist with research institutes or government organizations in various academic grades for research oriented programmes. A biophysicist can also find employment in a biophysics related industry. Biologically-oriented high-tech companies, pharmaceutical companies and the like will hire the services of a qualified and experienced biophysicist. A biophysicist can even find employment as a professor or member of faculty in a university, medical or dental college offering a program in biophysics. Forensics laboratories, chemical companies, food-processing plants, drug manufacturers, cosmetic industry, and manufacturers of agricultural chemicals (fertilizers, pesticides etc.) also employ biophysicists. There is a wide range of opportunities abroad in Biophysics, to carry on higher studies and to work.

Some of the World class organisations that hire biophysicists are National Institute for Research in Reproductive health (NIRRH), Mumbai; All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi; Institute of Microbial Technology, Chandigarh; Indian Institute of Science (IISC), Bangalore and National Institute of Virology (ICMR), Pune.

Biophysics : Remuneration

The pay scale varies tremendously, based on your skill level and experience. However, even at the entry level, biophysics jobs offer good pay. Freshers can expect a pay scale of Rs. 15,000 to 20,000. With experience and performance it increases. Those in the research sector in universities, the pay scale is much lucrative including various allowances.

 










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