what they don't tell you about working in bioinformatics (myths, challenges, frustrations)

there's only so much you can pick up from the job description! In this video i sit down for a chatty behind the scenes of what it's really like to work in bioinformatics. Shout out to Liam from Currys in Cambridge for sorting me out with this microphone, finally! I hope the audio is much better for you guys now. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to Genomics with Georgia! I’m a self-taught bioinformatician/data scientist working in biological research. I share, on this channel, all about getting into this space. If you’re looking for an insight into the field of bioinformatics - start here! Welcome 💗 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 = Intro 01:05 = vision vs reality 04:21 = soft skills 09:31 = hidden joys 11:40 = flexibility-not 15:23 = challenges 18:56 = career options 22:31 = outro Links to mentioned helpful things & resources ⭐ https://www.forbes.com/sites/williamc... Learn to code like me 👩‍💻 Learn Python on Codecademy https://www.codecademy.com/catalog/la... (Specifically, Learn Python3) 👩‍💻 Learn R https://www.codecademy.com/learn/learn-r 👩‍💻 Learn the command line https://www.codecademy.com/learn/lear... 👩‍💻 Code First Girls Uni Kickstarter https://codefirstgirls.com/courses/co... 👩‍💻 Volunteer with CFG https://codefirstgirls.com/blog/think... 👩‍💻 My article with EI about why undergrads should learn to code https://www.earlham.ac.uk/articles/st... Equipment * 📸Camera - https://amzn.to/3YjctTP 📸Lens - https://amzn.to/4eFH4Rq 📸Laptop - https://amzn.to/4eFBWfT 📸Hardrive - https://amzn.to/4h5yaOz 📸 Microphone - https://amzn.to/49dfwRz *these are affiliate links, I make a small commission but it costs you nothing extra Other videos you might like bioinformatics interview process -    • the 6 stages of the bioinformatics intervi...   land a job in 2024 in bioinfo -    • Land a Bioinformatics job in 2024 with the...   my first year as a bioinformatician -    • my first year as a bioinformatician (what ...   Business Enquiries 📧 [email protected] Music Creds Green Tea by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promoted on https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Magical Forest by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this channel are my own and do not reflect those of my current or past employers. The content I share is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. While I strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information on 'omics and career development, I encourage viewers to conduct their own research.