Biometriker/Biometrikerin

Key publications in this field include: Biologie in unserer Zeit, Biometrical Journal, GMS Medizinische Informatik, Biometrie und Epidemiologie (MIBE), Journal of Mathematical Biology, ZAMM - Journal of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics / Zeitschrift für Angewandte Mathematik und Mechanik.

The following interests are important and helpful for success in this academic profession. Interests are listed in order of their importance. Activities are provided to illustrate each area of interest. Interest in theoretical-abstract activities, e.g., developing statistical models for collecting biometric data, or analyzing data from clinical studies. Interest in organizational-auditing activities, e.g., reviewing large datasets from clinical studies. Interest in administrative-organizational activities, e.g., documenting test results.

Biometricians primarily work in office and meeting rooms, data centers, lecture halls, and seminar rooms. Additionally, they may also work from a home office or remotely, if applicable.

Core competencies acquired or deepened during the Studium (university studies) include: Biometrics, data analysis, development, research, modeling, simulation (IT), programming, statistics. Further competencies that may be significant for practicing this profession include: Bioinformatics, biomathematics, data protection, data transfer and preparation, empirical research, creating specialized publications, clinical research, quality inspection, quality assurance. Other relevant skills and knowledge include the 'Statistics-Mathematics Software' competency group.

The advancing digitalization of the working and professional world can change task areas and requirement profiles. For biometricians, opportunities may arise to deal with the following technologies, procedures, or systems: 3-D laser scanning (e.g., creating 3-D scans of faces to optimize recognition systems), 3-D simulation (e.g., visualizing and presenting biometric data using three-dimensional simulations), Affective Computing (e.g., participating in the development of computer systems designed to recognize human emotions), Image Recognition (e.g., developing biometric recognition systems), Blended Learning (e.g., preparing teaching materials for the combination of virtual learning settings and in-person events), Cognitive Computing (e.g., developing computer systems that automatically search and evaluate biological data for patterns), Data Lake (e.g., retrieving raw data for Big Data analyses), Data Analysis (e.g., developing computer applications that analyze patterns).

Biometricians develop and analyze mathematical models and simulations, for instance, to simulate the spread and control possibilities of diseases in epidemiology. This requires concentration, analytical and logical thinking, and for lengthy projects, patience and perseverance. Interdisciplinary thinking and teamwork enable collaboration with specialists from other fields. In the private sector or public institutions, as well as when acquiring research funds (third-party funds), negotiation skills and persuasiveness play a significant role. In teaching at Hochschulen (universities), they also apply pedagogical and subject-specific didactic knowledge and measure the quality of their teaching by the progress and feedback of their students. When participating in international conferences or working in international project teams, their intercultural competence is required, and they communicate in English or another language.

The exemplary collective gross basic remuneration in the public service sector (monthly) ranges from €5,367 to €7,194. This information is for orientation purposes only; no claims can be derived from it. Source: Collective Agreement for the Public Service of the Länder (TV-L).

Biometricians can work in the pharmaceutical industry (e.g., conducting and evaluating clinical studies), healthcare (e.g., university hospitals for clinical studies), universities, universities of applied sciences, vocational academies, and other research and development in natural, engineering, agricultural sciences, and medicine (e.g., developing automatic recognition systems).

To work in this profession, one typically needs a completed advanced Studium (postgraduate study) in biometry, biostatistics, or an undergraduate Studium (bachelor's degree) in statistics or mathematics. Leadership positions or specialized tasks usually require a master's degree. Activities in science and research frequently require a doctorate or Habilitation (postdoctoral lecturing qualification).

Biometry, Biostatistics (advanced); Statistics (undergraduate); Statistics (advanced); Mathematics (undergraduate); Mathematics (advanced).

Biometricians find employment, for example, in the pharmaceutical industry, in hospitals (e.g., university hospitals) to support clinical studies, at universities and research institutes, and with companies that develop biometric methods for surveillance systems or access controls.

Biometrician. Also common job title/synonym: Biostatistician.

Certain characteristics of work and social behavior, such as reliability, punctuality, honesty, ability to criticize, and appropriate manners, are relevant for all professions and are therefore not mentioned separately. In addition, the following profession-specific characteristics are required to practice this academic profession: willingness to perform and commit (e.g., willingness to actively take on additional biometric analysis and evaluation tasks during work bottlenecks), perseverance/determination (e.g., planning and conducting comprehensive and lengthy biometric data collections), conscientiousness (e.g., error-free processing of acquired biometric data), independent working style (e.g., independently determining suitable collection and processing methods), willingness to learn (e.g., continuous further education on the latest developments in biometrics and statistics).

Biometricians collect, evaluate, process data, or develop and optimize recognition methods and systems based on individual biometric characteristics, such as fingerprints, ear shape, or retina.

Biologie.de, BiologyJobs.com, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Medizinische Informatik, Biometrie und Epidemiologie (gmds), hum-molgen, jobvector, Laborjournal, life-science Karriere Services, nature careers.

Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), Deutsche Gesellschaft f. Med. Informatik, Biometrie und Epidemiologie e.V. (GMDS), Institut für Medizinische Informatik, Internationale Biometrische Gesellschaft Deutsche Region, ver.di - Vereinte Dienstleistungsgewerkschaft.

Responsibility for people (e.g., teaching and supervising students), responsibility for assets (e.g., ensuring efficient use of research and development budgets), screen work (e.g., evaluating test results with statistical methods knowledge and programming skills; developing special signature software), office work (e.g., planning and developing test plans and statistical evaluations according to international standards), work in teaching/training rooms (e.g., conducting lectures in auditoriums or seminar rooms for a group).

Professional employment opportunities categorized by fields of activity: teaching at universities, lecturer at universities and academies, study program coordinator, process and product development, head of research and development, scientific research, research assistant, head of a research group, scientific staff member.

Biometricians use data management systems and software, such as databases, statistical software, presentation, and graphics programs. They work with various data and documents, including study and personal data, biometric data, statistics, test plans, questionnaires, presentation materials, and legal regulations. They also utilize office equipment and presentation tools like PCs, internet access, telephones, and projectors.

Biometricians work in various fields. In pharmaceutical research, they participate in drug testing or clinical studies, develop test plans, determine sample sizes, collect data from questionnaires and control their quality, evaluate them, and prepare study reports. They provide advice on statistical questions, for instance, for publications in professional journals, or develop biometric methods for person recognition based on personal characteristics such as voice, face, or fingerprint. In research, they publish research results, conduct lectures, and administer examinations.

Continuing vocational training (Anpassungsweiterbildung) helps to keep professional knowledge up-to-date and adapt it to new developments (e.g., in the fields of statistics, mathematics, biology, pharmacy).

Bachelor graduates can expand their career opportunities through further Studium (higher education), for example, in Biometry, Biostatistics, or Statistics. A Promotion (doctorate) is generally required for an academic career at a university; to become a Hochschulprofessor (university professor), a Habilitation (postdoctoral qualification) is usually needed. A doctorate may also facilitate access to higher professional positions in the private sector, research, and public administration.

They collect biometric data using mathematical and statistical models, for example, preparing and conducting clinical, animal experimental, and comparative studies. They evaluate, compare, and process data with appropriate software, interpreting and presenting it (also graphically). They develop and optimize methods and procedures for data collection, analysis, and processing. They develop and apply mathematical models and simulations, for instance, in epidemiology to simulate the spread and control possibilities of diseases. They select suitable collection and processing methods and define the scope of collection. They develop questionnaires, create and test statistical hypotheses (e.g., estimating unknown quantities). They develop statistical software. They optimize the use and evaluation of data sets using databases. They contribute to the development of biometric recognition systems. In science and teaching, they participate in research projects and write reports, and conduct lectures.

The following additional employment alternatives are available for Biometricians: Scientific Research field, Bioinformatician, Biologist. Commonalities include: analyzing and describing biological structures using mathematical, information technology, and statistical methods; developing and creating application software for analyzing and evaluating biological processes. Note: The mentioned job alternatives may require a longer training period or additional qualifications.

Biometricians collect, evaluate, and prepare data, for example, in clinical studies. They also develop or optimize recognition procedures and systems based on individual biometric characteristics, such as fingerprints, ear shape, or retina. Biometrics combines content from mathematics, statistics, biology, and medicine. In the pharmaceutical industry, biometricians plan, conduct, and evaluate studies for testing new medications. They obtain the necessary approvals, determine the scope and duration of the studies, and select test subjects if applicable. For data collection, they create questionnaires or corresponding statistical programs. They check returns for their validity, evaluate the data, and prepare it for their clients. Their expertise is also in demand in other areas: for example, they conduct studies for agriculture on feed optimization or on relationships.

The following abilities, knowledge, and skills are required for performing possible activities in this academic profession. Abilities: Numerical (calculational) thinking (e.g., evaluating clinical studies with mathematical methods and models); figural-spatial thinking (e.g., examining spatially complex structures with mathematical methods); ability to plan and organize (e.g., planning and conducting clinical studies). Knowledge and Skills: Calculation skills (e.g., calculating the costs for a survey).

The exercise of the profession may entail the following physical requirements. This information does not necessarily apply to every activity profile or every professional application. Fine motor skills of hands and fingers (e.g., conducting epidemiological studies with simulation software on the computer); near vision - even corrected (e.g., evaluating test results on screen and developing special signature software); hearing and speech comprehension (e.g., understanding client inquiries about the research design of a clinical study). Note: This information does not form a basis for legal action and is not to be understood in the sense of a medical suitability assessment. The actual physical suitability or unsuitability must always be determined on a case-by-case basis and taking into account possible reasonable precautions.

The following lists professions or activities that show similarities to the original profession. These professions represent a possible alternative for applicants who cannot find a vacant position in their learned profession. Furthermore, employers can consider specialists in these professions as alternatives for filling a job in the original profession. Some alternative professions only comprise partial activities of the original profession, others require an induction period, which can vary in length in individual cases. The following immediate employment and staffing alternatives are available for the profession of Biometrician: For the overall activity (usually short induction): Biomathematician. In related professions: Statistician. A list of all possible degrees of relatedness can be found here: Explanations of the individual degrees of relatedness.

The activity as a Biometrician is not regulated. To work in this profession with a qualification acquired abroad, no professional recognition is necessary. However, there is the possibility to apply for an individual certificate evaluation for foreign university degrees through the Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen (ZAB). This can be helpful for applications in the German labor market. Further information on living and working in Germany: Hotline Working and Living in Germany - central information hotline of the Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF) and the Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA); For people from abroad - an information offer from the Bundesagentur für Arbeit; Central Foreign and Specialist Placement Service of the Bundesagentur für Arbeit; Make it in Germany - The welcome portal of the skilled labor initiative for international skilled workers.

The following health limitations could lead to problems in the exercise of the profession. This information does not necessarily apply to every activity profile or every professional application. Moreover, there are increasingly possibilities to compensate for limitations, for example, through technical aids. Restricted fine motor skills of hands and fingers (e.g., conducting epidemiological studies with simulation software on the computer); uncorrectable visual impairment for near vision (e.g., evaluating test results on screen and developing special signature software); hearing impairment, hard of hearing, deafness, hearing disorder, chronic ear conditions (e.g., understanding client inquiries about the research design of a clinical study). Note: This information does not form a basis for legal action and is not to be understood in the sense of a medical suitability assessment. The actual physical suitability or unsuitability must always be determined on a case-by-case basis and taking into account possible reasonable precautions.

The following alternative staffing options are available for the profession of Biometrician from an employer's perspective: Bioinformatics specialist in the field of scientific research. Similarities include: analyzing and describing biological structures using mathematical, information technology, and statistical methods; developing and creating application software for analyzing and evaluating biological processes. Please note that the mentioned alternative may require an onboarding period, which can vary in length depending on the individual case.