Any suggestions for where to start looking...
Adapa
09 Aug 2012
Hey. I was linked to this site by Eric Schulke, and I thought I'd go straight to asking my question, I'm sorry for not making a proper introductory post, I'll make one later if it turns out I'm going to stay around in the community.
I've just completed by bachelor's degree in Industrial Biotechnology in Hamar, but I've decided that it didn't have quite the focus I was looking for, so after completing a year of philosophy in Trondheim I plan to move on with a master's degree in Genetics, since that's the subject where I showed the greatest aptitude. However, I'm a bit lost for where I'm going to start looking for work after that. Ideally, I'd like to work either with longevity research or synthetic biology, but I'd be interested in hearing about any other interesting research work I'd be qualified for as well with my background. Preferably in Europe as well, but any pointers at all would be helpful.
Thanks in advance for any and all replies.
I've just completed by bachelor's degree in Industrial Biotechnology in Hamar, but I've decided that it didn't have quite the focus I was looking for, so after completing a year of philosophy in Trondheim I plan to move on with a master's degree in Genetics, since that's the subject where I showed the greatest aptitude. However, I'm a bit lost for where I'm going to start looking for work after that. Ideally, I'd like to work either with longevity research or synthetic biology, but I'd be interested in hearing about any other interesting research work I'd be qualified for as well with my background. Preferably in Europe as well, but any pointers at all would be helpful.
Thanks in advance for any and all replies.
caliban
09 Aug 2012
Wellcome Adapa
This may be harsh, but its too soon to say you are 'qualified' for much- the world is still very open to you and you'll probably end up somewherre rather unplanned for.
If one wanted to use the Biotech+Genetics combo 'classically: could lead into longevity studies in yeast etc. If you are not careful you'll end up discovering pointless aging genes for the rest of your life. People are doing interesting things with GMO ingestable bacterial cultures now.
Synth bio is sexy, but it rather depends where you end up as to its potential.
Whatever you do don't squander your MA thesis - pick a topic that you want to run with afterwards.
Maybe seek advice again when you have some topics to choose from.
This may be harsh, but its too soon to say you are 'qualified' for much- the world is still very open to you and you'll probably end up somewherre rather unplanned for.
If one wanted to use the Biotech+Genetics combo 'classically: could lead into longevity studies in yeast etc. If you are not careful you'll end up discovering pointless aging genes for the rest of your life. People are doing interesting things with GMO ingestable bacterial cultures now.
Synth bio is sexy, but it rather depends where you end up as to its potential.
Whatever you do don't squander your MA thesis - pick a topic that you want to run with afterwards.
Maybe seek advice again when you have some topics to choose from.
