Career Options / Career Opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Agrobioinformatics programme are interdisciplinary experts who have in-depth knowledge and skills in both agricultural sciences and bioinformatics. They are able to apply bioinformatics methods and tools to agricultural issues in order to develop solutions to problems such as climate change, food security and sustainability.
There is very high demand from companies in upstream production in the areas of plant protection, seed production and agrobiotechnological services, such as genotyping, phenotyping, sequencing and double haploid production.
Here are some potential industries and career paths for graduates of the Master of Science in Agrobioinformatics:
- Agricultural Technology (AgTech) Companies: Startups, Established Corporations
- Biotechnology Companies: Research-focused or Commercial Enterprises
- Academic Institutions: Universities, Research Institutes
- Government Agencies: Agricultural Departments, Environmental Protection Authorities
- Sustainability Consulting Companies: Offering Expertise to Various Industries
- Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Organizations: Focused on Genetic Research and Therapies
- Food Industry: Companies Dealing with Food Safety, Quality Control, and Innovation
- Environmental Non-Profit Organizations: Working towards Sustainable Practices
- Data Analytics and AI Firms: Providing Solutions for Agriculture and Beyond
- Precision Farming Services: Offering Technological Advancements to Farmers
These career options offer a diverse range of opportunities for Agrobioinformatics graduates, allowing them to contribute their expertise to various sectors within agriculture, informatics, and sustainability.
Doctoral Studies
After completing your Master's degree, you will have the opportunity to pursue a doctorate at JLU. Doctoral studies take place in a professorship at Faculty 09, to which you must apply. If you are interested in pursuing a doctorate at JLU, please contact the institute or professor in your area of interest directly. Open positions for various professorships can be found on the JLU job market.
The International Office also provides information for international students interested in pursuing a doctorate at JLU Giessen.
If you would like intensive support during your doctoral studies, you can apply to the Giessen Graduate Centre for the Life Sciences (GGL).
Graduate Centre for the Life Sciences (GGL)
Prospective doctoral students have the opportunity to apply as a member of the International Giessen Graduate Centre for the Life Sciences (GGL) to receive intensive support during their doctorate (in the form of seminars, internships, workshops, etc.). Information on the GGL and its internationally oriented doctoral programme, the requirements and the application procedure can be found here.
