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.
