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Re: Ask HN: Where should I start as a 34-year-old switching to software as a career?

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Post by abcd0990 » Fri, Mar 15, 2019, 8:12 AM UTC

goodoldneon wrote: post #129

abcd0990 wrote: post #125

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Hi! I am trying to transition my career from the lab - I have about 10 years of experience in a gene sequencing company and currently considering software. I'd like to learn more about what you did and see if I can replicate your success, would you mind answering some questions?

Sure. What would you like to ask?

I have close to 10 questions and it might be difficult to answer if I post here. My email is workinprogressblogs@gmail if you don't mind I can send them to you directly.

Re: Ask HN: Where should I start as a 34-year-old switching to software as a career?

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Post by nextos » Sat, Mar 23, 2019, 3:40 PM UTC

abcd0990 wrote: post #126

nextos wrote: post #112

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Seconded. There's so much space for data analysis in biology, that there are even training programs at top universities to reconvert wet lab technicians and postdocs into data science people to fill unmet demand as quickly as possible. Thus, it's dirty easy to get a job in this area with a background in biology. It's just a relatively small pivot that can be done smoothly.

would you mind listing some universities or programs you know that offer these opportunities? thanks!

For example, the University of Oxford. Just drop me an email if you require more information.

Oxford is even starting a new college to address the data & life sciences challenge.

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