Biophysicist
38AI EXPOSURE TODAY38
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST83%
NOT A FORECAST83%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£30,000 - £35,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Biophysicist
As a Biophysicist, you will be at the forefront of revolutionary scientific research, merging the principles of physics and biology to unravel the complexities of living systems. This role not only contributes to groundbreaking discoveries in medicine and environmental science but also plays a crucial part in addressing global health challenges and advancing biotechnology in the UK and beyond.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI exposure for this job is below 50 on our index, and the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
University College LondonA leading research institution known for its cutting-edge biophysics research and strong industry connections.
The Francis Crick InstituteA world-class biomedical research centre that focuses on understanding the biology of health and disease.Oxford UniversityRenowned for its research excellence, offering numerous opportunities for biophysicists to engage in innovative projects.
Imperial College LondonA global leader in science and technology, providing a dynamic environment for biophysics research.Bristol UniversityOffers a vibrant research community and excellent facilities for biophysicists.