Profession biophysicist

Biophysicists study the existing relation between living organisms and physics. They conduct research on living organisms based on the methods of physics that aim to explain the complexity of life, predict patterns, and draw conclusions about aspects of life. Biophysicists' research fields cover DNA, proteins, molecules, cells, and environments.

Personality Type

• Investigative / Realistic
• Investigative / Artistic
• Investigative / Social

Knowledge

• Protein

  The nutrients that provide living organisms with the energy to live and operate.

• Scientific research methodology

  The theoretical methodology used in scientific research involving doing background research, constructing an hypothesis, testing it, analysing data and concluding the results.

• Physics

  The natural science involving the study of matter, motion, energy, force and related notions.

• Biology

  Tissues, cells, and functions of plant and animal organisms and their interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment.

Skills

• Conduct research on fauna

  Collect and analyse data about animal life in order to discover the basic aspects such as origin, anatomy, and function.

• Analyse cell cultures

  Analyse cell cultures grown from tissue samples, performing also screening of the cervical smear to detect fertility issues.

• Perform laboratory tests

  Carry out tests in a laboratory to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific research and product testing.

• Analyse experimental laboratory data

  Analyse experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings

• Conduct research on flora

  Collect and analyse data about plants in order to discover their basic aspects such as origin, anatomy, and function.

• Gather experimental data

  Collect data resulting from the application of scientific methods such as test methods, experimental design or measurements.

• Apply scientific methods

  Apply scientific methods and techniques to investigate phenomena, by acquiring new knowledge or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

• Examine cell specimens microscopically

  Prepare and put the cell specimens received for examination on slides, stain and mark cellular changes and abnormalities.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB